Air compressor
 

I'm gonna be starting an auto resto project and need an air compressor. I don't want to spend a ton of money, preferrably less than $300. What brands are good?

Craftsman of course.


****ers last forever.

And Rigid.



I'd actually go Rigid before Craftsman.

thank you. I figured the craftsman would be up there

What are your intentions? Just running an air ratchet or do you plan to do a bunch of cutting and grinding?
If your intentions are more the former than a plain ole 120V oil-less compressor will do run your air ratchet and impact wrenches just fine.
If more the later and you do much grinding and/or sanding you’ll get real tired real fast waiting on that oil-less compressor to catch back up. Go ahead, spend the money and get a good 220V oil filled preferably 2 cylinder compressor that’s moving >7-9 CFM @ 90 PSI and you’ll be glad you did.

Yeah, I'll be wanting to be able to do sanding and grinding as well. Thanks for the advice.

holy crap, those are not cheap. what about doing the grindin and sandin with electric tools. I already have those.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5341_200455341

This one isn't too far out of your price range.

Anything from Harbor Freight is awesome. It's guaranteed to last.

I'd opt for something with wheels

lol.

That’s no shit.

If you were going to do it professionally you’d wear those electrics out but if you’re just doing a project here and that, like it sounds, electric will handle the job just fine.

Dewalts are bad ass.