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| Re: Need advice - new air compressor [message #29263 is a reply to message #29262] |
Tue, 28 September 2004 15:03   |
colinhester
Messages: 1349
Registered: May 2009
Location: NE Arkansas
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I have had no problems with this compressor or the nailers since purchasing approx. six months ago. I have used this system 2-3 times a week for trim work, and have put up approx. 2000' of trim in my house w/o a single misfire. The amazon link I previously posted has 31 5-star reviews and 4 4-star (from what I remember off the top of my head.) There are a coupe of guys on my street that own this same system, and I have not heard a single complaint. PC has a break-in procedure to "seat" the compressor, and they state in the manual that the life will be dramatically shortened if not followed. Since I don't hang out on woodworking boards, I really cannot say if PC has a good or bad rep. Obviously you have heard bad things and that is something to question me on. But from my experience, this has been a good investment. If you still have some reservations about PC, look at overstock.com. They have Schultz (sp?) compressors marked down. I am not familiar with this brand, but the pricing suggests they are rather high end. Best of luck and please keep us up-to-date on what you decide and for what reason.....Colin
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| Hi Colin [message #29268 is a reply to message #29267] |
Fri, 01 October 2004 03:47 |
wunhuanglo
Messages: 912
Registered: May 2009
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Bought a new compressor yesterday. I bought a Dewalt 55151 because I looked at the PC pancake compressor and thought that it didn't look too sturdy. I was especially bothered about the rubber hose from the compressor to the receiver - the Dewalt at least has flared copper tube. Also, I was talking to another guy about one of his very old compressors - he said it's an Emglo - it's still running after about 20 years. When I saw the DeWalt it had Emglo stenciled acrosss the receiver, so I took that as a good omen. It was more than I wanted to spend ($239) but when I saw the Porter-Cable side-by-side at $179 it seemed worth the difference.
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