"DJA" wrote in message
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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
dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net

I bought an oiless-tankless $100 job for the same light occasional use.
Without the tank, there is no accumulation so the peak output is severely
limited.
I bought a small tank for about $25 + tube + Gauge + fittings with
considerable improvment but still a Micky-Mouse sorry arrangement.

In retrospect I should have bought a oiled portable unit with tank for about
$250.
Repeatedly learning my lesson to buy quality tools or at least one grade
above the lowest.

MG