01-26-2015, 09:25 PM
For those looking for a truly quiet oil-free air compressor, try the units from California Air Tools. No affiliation with them, but I am very happy with one of their 3/4 HP compressors with the aluminum tank - will not rust out. Unit is very quiet, under 60 dB, so noise is not an issue, someone could be sleeping in the room right above and they would never hear it. Guys like me could sleep in the same room and not be bothered by it. You can see their offerings here: California Air Tools They also have some videos available that compare their compressor's noise level against a typical 'pancake' compressor. They are not the cheapest compressor out there, but I think they are the quietest.
Home Depot carries many of their models and they currently have a 1 HP unit with a 6.3 gallon steel tank on sale for $169.15 shipped to your door.
Home Depot carries many of their models and they currently have a 1 HP unit with a 6.3 gallon steel tank on sale for $169.15 shipped to your door.
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Terry
Making stuff with old machines.