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6.2K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by  slow_ride  
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I've been searching for a decent compressor for quite a few weeks now. This is for my home garage or shop later down the road. I do a decent amount of die grinding/porting from time to time and might pick up a small blaster some day, etc. Was looking at new, then started looking on ebay/craigslist for nice old higher end brands or ones in need of fixing, etc. It's sort of a pain to find them much closer than 200 miles away so I might just give in a get a newer Quincy. Most Quincy fans seem to stick there nose up at the new models so I figured some of you guys that might work on them would have more info on how good they MIGHT still be. Looking at the 5 hp 60 gal 2 stage one that most places sell for $1400 that I can buy local for $1250+tax. I just don't want a pile of crap after 10-15 years.
 
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You can get some good info on Garage Journal http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/index.php

When I was looking for a compressor, I narrowed my decision down to either Quincy or Champion based on what I researched on Garage Journal. Ended up with a Champion
 
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I guess that's my point, I was just wondering just how good the current ones still are at the lower price point. Like this one http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475

I worry since it's the "economy" series and the only one in a V configuration that's rated at 30,000 hours. Just not sure of the pump quality on that one. I can get the one in the link locally for $1250+tax or the next one up for $1700 or so. I guess I'm not ready to spend much more than the $1250 for my home/future shop use and it's plenty of air. I found a old school QT for $450 that I'm going to call about so I'll have to see how that works out also. It's sad, but just like everything else, stuff is just getting shitty. I hope they keep the high end lines solid.
 
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Quincy makes the best air compressors that are not-ultra expensive high end units, but above average units that you can actually rebuild and keep for a lifetime and then hand them down.

Have one in my shop and recommend them to everyone that asks. I also have an IR in my home shop and have had no problems with it, I think it is a 5HP T-50, been running strong for 20 years now with just oil changes. Dave
 
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Fuck, I've looked at them all till I'm blue in the face. I think the Polar Air (Eaton) compressors are made in China or for the most part. Not that they don't work well, just not sure. Found a newer looking Belair on craigslist for $600, but didn't hear back from them ($1100 new or so). They all have a little things that turn me off in some ways. I would love a older pressure lubed Quincy 325 or a basic QT5 and might hold out till ones comes up a little closer to my location so i can pick it up. I can't see needing more than 5hp 15-18cfm for what I do (porting, grinding, impact, etc). You have to be quick on the draw to get the craigslist/ebay deals.

The v config Quincy I linked to above has 1310rpm pump speed and seems a little fast. I don't think that model pump has been out much more than 4 years. I'd be fine with it as long as I can get rebuild parts way down the road, etc. Not trying to buy a $1300+ throw away. Sometimes I think I'd be better off not researching so fucking much and just get something and go to work ;)
 
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2 things that sold me on the Eaton (polar) was -

A- they are assembled somewhat local to me (Ohio)

B- this - http://www.eatoncompressor.com/eatoncompressor.html

This tells me at least they are trying to be competitive and keep it USA made.

I also liked that the usable CFM rating was higher than those in the same price range.

I'l let you know in a couple of years if I made the right choice.
 
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I supply within the industry and there are many difference on the various suppliers. Virtually all the compressors with 30 gallon above tanks are assembled in the states, basically due to the tank size, it is not functional due to the shipping cost from Asia. (asia is loosing placement in many locations). Quincy and Champion have two major advantages, they machine their compressors in house on equipment that is better than many of our engines were machined on. Champion, which is a Gardner Denver company as well as Quicny, a Atlas Copco company, have great equipment, with Champion mabey having more cnc. I would put them at a tie in quality and just rate the machine cfm you want. There is no other oem supplier that has their standards in place. Curtis is doing less and less domestic since the Asian parent took over. All the electric motors are sourced but the tanks come from one of two USA suppliers. Valves are all made in the states for compressors basically due to ASME/CE requirements. IR pumps were made in KY but now made in India, which are a great pump. I saw a note above about BelAir, made in NC with supplied pump but it is an excellent facility, also related to Copco. Campbell is getting back up in quality but still behind, forget what part of the world their bigger pumps come from, believe its China. From what you are targeting, Quincy or champion, you might as well plan on who you will leave it too as it will last for ever. Heavier than shit, but top of the line. Small rotary units are another topic. I have a TS5 pump on my IR 80 gallon, love it, also have a beater Ridgid in my trailer. Most of the Lowes, China Depot, and Sear units are assembled in the states, its a matter of finding which ones are as the plants are making the best quality they can as they are really trying to move business back into the states, and winning. If you want a great small compressor, the depot pancakes for Dewalt are assembled to tight standards, in Tennesse.
 
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