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    August 2010
Posted by Iain Hamilton on Monday, September 13, 2010 9:24 PM

Harbor Freight is currently printing a coupon for a $74.99 compressor for $39.00 !!! It is a Central Pneumatics brand, 3Gallon - 100 psi oiless pancake compressor. I do not own one but I have been told by a reliable source that it works great. Only drawback is that it is a little bit loud when it is filling the tank. A 3 gallon tank being used at 15 - 20 psi should not kick on all that often. I hope this is helpfull.

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Monday, September 13, 2010 6:58 AM

DoogsATX

I think Harbor Freight has one for right around $60. Can't speak to how good it is or isn't, though...

 It's a 3 gallon 100 psi oiless pancake model for $39.99. Item#95275.

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, September 12, 2010 10:40 AM

I bought a small 1 gallon compressor from my local building supply store (Menards).  There are a number of these "portable" small compressors.  The weekend I bought mine it was on sale for fifty bucks.  Only downside is it sure is noisy.  I brought down a set of those big headphones that completely cover the ears, and a converter plug that converts them to fit the headphone jack on the radio I keep in my shop. I listen to radio while I airbrush :-)

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  • From: Austin, TX
Posted by DoogsATX on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:27 AM

I think Harbor Freight has one for right around $60. Can't speak to how good it is or isn't, though...

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Cheap air compressor suggestions
Posted by Checker36 on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:13 AM

i am in the market for an inexpensive air compressor. Does anyone have any suggestions ? I was hoping to spend less than 60 dollars.

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