Need shop air compressor recommendations

[razerwire]

I have went through compressors of all types and brands. I have found I use my air tools less and less, battery powered tools have taken over. If you wand to buy once, cry once I have a screw compressor that has been running 10 to 11 hours a day min, 5 days a week min. for over twelve years at truss plant. It has been so trouble free I put one in my home garage, but I find it easier to use battery tools. FWIW

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by razerwire

I have went through compressors of all types and brands. I have found I use my air tools less and less, battery powered tools have taken over. If you wand to buy once, cry once I have a screw compressor that has been running 10 to 11 hours a day min, 5 days a week min. for over twelve years at truss plant. It has been so trouble free I put one in my home garage, but I find it easier to use battery tools. FWIW

I have to say I second this.

Davis

[bwcobra15]

I do use the heck out of my Ryobi 18v lithium drill and driver. My employer also sells Milwaukee tools and i'm looking at some of those.

As for the air compressor, I'm leaning towards this unit:

Husky 80 gal. 3 Cylinder Single Stage Electric Air Compressor-C801H - The Home Depot

Its a little above my budget but I think more is better than less at this point. I may want to add a blast cabinet to the shop at some point, and use a sand blaster outside.

[Bernica]

Trust some of the guys who have replied above. A screw compressor is way good, but out of most guy's budget. A blast cabinet will work your compressor hard, this I know. As far as the Home Depot stuff, not for me.