Originally Posted by
waterrockets
I recommend oil-lubed belt-driven compressors. They are (MUCH) quieter and more durable.
+1......I've got an old Campbell-Hausfield like that that I had leftover from my contracting business, 26 gallon capacity, 110v. It's a great powerplant. The only downside is if you want to move it around, it's pretty heavy. But for a shop setting, that's the way to go-