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  1. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    Looking for a vertical standup design. Will mainly be using it for filling tires, blowing off dirt and grime from parts and the occasionally taken off a wheel or two. Will be in a location in the garage so it doesn't have to be moved. Nothing fancy and would rather not spend more than $500. Any suggestions??
     
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  2. BWS550

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    I HAVE A SEARS CRAFTSMAN...4 YRS NOW

    NO PROBLEM...............FLAT FIXER, LEAVE BLOWER, POOL TOY FILL ER UP ER...

    200.00
     
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    This is what i just purchased http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&pos=n24&MID=9876&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&N=2984+3966&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp
     
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  4. Tennlee

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    I've had an 80 gallon Campbell Hausfield for years and find it adequate for any garage work.
     
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    80 Gallons? I hope you find it more than adequate.
     
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    I have a small Nikota that I bought from Kragens a few years back for $99. It's the best tool I've ever bought for the garage. I use it exactly for what you're mentioning. Don't forget that you want the 50' extension air hose, too.

    Secondly, treat yourself to a digital F/B/R tire guage from Intercomp: http://www.intercomp-racing.com/detail.cfm?ItemID=83 It's phenominal!
     
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  7. TurboTodd

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    Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate.. There are two different ones.. both run from $400 to $500.

    Todd
     
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    What the $@#% is a "LEAVE BLOWER"??????
     
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    I have one from sears also and its over 30yrs old and still going strong!
     
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  10. quartermaster

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    285Ferrari,
    You might want to give a look at one of the portable 'twin-tank' models available from companies like 'Emglo', 'Hitachi', and 'Makita'.
    My Emglo is now about 22 years old, much abused, runs fine.
    About $325, IIRC.
    Keith
     
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    Emglo is now Dewalt

    ........... Some of the bigger Dewalt compressors have the 5-20 plug so keep that in mind.

    I bought this for tires, etc...

    Porter-Cable C3551 Job Boss 4.5 Gallon, 150 PSI, Oil-Lube Mobile Compressor
     
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