I got this one at harbor freight for the same occasional use as you've
mentioned (I have a full size one in the garage, but it's nice to have
one you can tote around the house for nailing up trim, etc). Oil type,
4 gallon tank, 125 psi max. Haven't used it too much so far, but it
seems to run my nailer, 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet etc just fine.
I did add a regulator to it (I had one, but you can get one at HF to add
for a few bucks). For $90 it's hard to go wrong.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38898

Dan



bill a wrote:
yes, oil lube will last much longer.

bill


"DJA" wrote in message
...

I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors.
Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about
the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional
brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc.

What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free?

Thanks.

Sears:
http://tinyurl.com/6agnn
http://tinyurl.com/5su96

CH Ironforce:
http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu

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David
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