Compressors

PA woodbutcher

I have the same compressor. 4 years and hasn't let me down (knock on wood). Provides enough air for roofing, framing and sheathing (unless you add a second gun) and portable enough that I can drag it through someones house to do trim without rearranging furniture

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2ndGen

The only thing that Rigid makes good are their shop vacs.
They outperform brands costing two/three times as much.
On almost all the construction sites in NYC, Rigid is the preferred shop vac.
I wouldn't buy any woodworking tools from a plumbing tool manufacturer anyway.

But the shop vac, I highly recommend.



As for the DeWalt/Emglos, the older ones were great.

I've heard nothing but complaints from their later models.
Again, I would've gone back with another DeWalt if all they did was honor their warranty and not screw me over and treated me with respect.

But, since their having so many problems with their stuff, I guess they just want compressor customers to get frustrated and give up. I didn't. I ran them into the ground and got them to replace my motor (which still failed).

Now, for the rest of my life, I will let the world know how crappy I was treated...hell hath no fury like a contractor pissed off.

I would LOVE to support them again, but every time I see one of their new products, I remember how I was treated and I get an angry knot in my gut.

Bosch on the other hand, when I had a remote of my radio fail (it was my fault) and I contacted them about what it would cost to buy a new one, they simply asked for my address and mailed me a new one that got to me in 3 days (no charge). Plus, they treated me with respect.

When I buy an expensive product, I feel like I buy the company too and I don't want to support a company that treats people poorly (especially hard working blue collar guys).

I'm glad you had good luck with your stuff. There was a time when DeWalt was a guaranteed quality company (when you didn't need to contact their Service Department). But not anymore.

I used to be an apologist for DeWalt and sang their praises...but not anymore. They traumatized me!

I believe in "lemons"...a product that is just poorly designed or just is no good. Ok, it's a mistake. No problem. But there is no excuse for "lemon" customer service.

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www.SolutionsRoofing.com

2ndGen

I miss that one too along with the Campfield Hausefeld I let go.

Lessons learned.

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www.SolutionsRoofing.com

2ndGen

Let's talk motors...which is the best?

Honda?

Briggs & Statton?

Tecumseh?

Other?

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My whole life has been about making that profession respectable."
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www.SolutionsRoofing.com

BamBamm5144

I trust Honda engines to run longer than most brands but I will never purchase a Honda vehicle. Also, speaking of Shop-Vacs, I bought a Rigid shop-vac for personal use. I never know how much enjoyment one could get out of a shop-vac.

2ndGen

Mine would gobble up golf ball size chunks of rock like a cheap hooker needing a fix!

I'd look for things to try to make it fail, but if "it" fit through the hose, it was getting swallowed.

That thing was hungrier than an Ethiopian on Thanksgiving.

I picked up the Ridgid 31683 WD1670.

It has a detachable motor that is housed in one unit that can be used as a blower (I use it more than the vac).

The vac came in super handy when my daughters flooded a toilet that kept running and they come get us out of fear. By the time I got to it, I had to spend 10 minutes sucking up the water. Probably saved the floor and ceiling below.

+ YouTube Video

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My whole life has been about making that profession respectable."
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www.SolutionsRoofing.com

loneframer

Honda fan here. I have had 3 Emglo compressors over the last 15 years, two are still running strong. The first one I owned got put to the curb when I got divorced due to lack of space. It still ran but the pump blew alot of oil into the tanks and it needed a spring kit for the carb linkage.

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2ndGen

Who wants to see pictures of me torching a DeWalt D55146?

The compressor that DeWalt's service center said is NOT for roofing even
though their website and advertising includes the use of roofing guns?

The compressor that I had to have serviced the 3rd time I used it and
that had to be serviced again two jobs later for a different problem
even though they said they put a brand new motor in it?

Then, I had to PAY to have "that" motor repaired and it
F'n BROKE DOWN AGAIN in the middle of another job!

Who wants to see pictures of me torching that piece of manure?

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"I've been up on the roof. I know what those guys go through.
My whole life has been about making that profession respectable."
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www.SolutionsRoofing.com

MJW

Well, you bought the cheaper oil-less version. What do you expect?

2ndGen

No excuse for DeWalt's lousy service.

But lesson learned.

From now on, it's going to be oiled.
Didn't get to torch the compressor this round,
have to go back to work out of state,
but I'll do it in a couple of weeks.

Nice talking to you MJW.

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"I've been up on the roof. I know what those guys go through.
My whole life has been about making that profession respectable."
Ken Hendricks
www.SolutionsRoofing.com

dougger222

5.5 Honday GSX, only way to go.

A friend of mine who frames has no longer run the Roll Air compressors and has switched to electric. He's got a small portable electric compressor he runs several guns off by running the lead into a second set of tanks taken off a small compressor. A few weeks ago he ran his guns and we ran two roofing guns at the same time no issues. Not sure what brand his compressor is but he said he bought it at a pawn shop several years ago for $50.

eisert

I am probably going to get laughed at for saying this, but my favorte compressor was a Coleman Rocket. I roofed with my first one for 8 years. It spent the last 4 years that I owned it in the back of my pickup, no topper. Rain, snow, whatever... started first pull every time. Never got an oil change, but did put in a new plug once. That one had a Honda 5.5 on it. Pump got weak and I gave it away to a buddy of mine. Bought another one a few months ago from a big box store. $650.00 on clearance. I did have to fix the unloader valve right away (second roof) but it only took the spring out of a click pen to do it. If this one lasts half the time the old one did, I'll be more than happy.

bcdemon

I have a 20 gallon Campbell Hausfeld and a 14 gallon Jenny. Both powered by a Honda 5.5 GSX engine . The pump on the Jenny is toast, but the motor works like new. I replaced the pump on the Campbell (old one seized up) with a SpeedAir pump.
The CH was $900 and the Jenny was $1200.
Also have my very first compressor, a 20 gal electric Eagle which only cost $600 back in 2002, still works like new as well.

I won't buy a gas compressor unless it has a Honda engine .

kyle_dmr

Gonna have to throw my money out there for a 9 hp over a 5.5. My 9hp AirBoss (pretty sure its a RolAir rebadged) uses less fuel then a Hiatchi 5.5. I also would only but Honda motors. Compressor, generator or anything honda or broke for me. They will run on anything it seems like, and when the rings are completely shot just keep adding oil it will continue to run.

Warren

I learned the hard way about Honda motors. 15 years ago we needed a generator on the jobsite. I purchased a cheapie with a Tecumseh motor. Later that same day it was shooting fireballs from the muffler, and failed to start again. Took that back and "upgraded" to a Briggs and Stratton. Two days and out for the count on that one. We ended up renting a nice Honda to finish the job. Few years and several Honda rentals later, I bought a 13hp Honda generator. Paid for itself several times over and still runs like new. I also came across a 5.5 hp honda compressor on clearance for $400. We hardly ever use it, but I know I will have it for many years to come.

2784

I have a tahoe that works great, has a honda motor with three cyl. compressor. starts on the 1st pull