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air compressor #468444 03/29/22 03:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 239 Tazewell County, Va piddler OP Backyard Mechanic
OP piddler Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 239 Tazewell County, Va	What is a good portable air compressor? I have tried a few but they all seem to fail pretty quickly. I like to keep one in the truck when pulling the camper. Thanks, Pete 1951 styline deluxe sport coupe w/54 engine and power glide

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Re: air compressor piddler #468447 03/29/22 04:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500
canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada	Vintage ones from Ebay can be the most reliable as modern ones are pretty well made to be disposible. I carry a very good quality stand on bicycle pump in every vehicle. They always work, don't blow fuses or fail, anyone can figure out how to use them and when you have a bicycle tire needing air, you know there is a pump in every vehicle... 1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!) 1975 4-speed L82 Vette

Re: air compressor canadiantim #468453 03/29/22 06:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,139 Likes: 75 Saskatoon, Sask., Canada Stovblt ChatMaster - 1,000
Stovblt ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,139 Likes: 75 Saskatoon, Sask., Canada	I agree that it's hard to beat an old "bicycle pump". There again, the vintage ones are better as long as the leathers are still good. Neats foot oil is probably the best thing to use to oil the leathers. When I used to drive my '29 Chev around quite a bit, I kept the tire pump, a 1/2", and a 9/16'' under the seat. Ole S Olson

Re: air compressor piddler #468505 03/30/22 09:22 PM
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41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa	At my age, I hope what I see in the trunk when I need some air, is sure as h--l not a dang bicycle pump. Mercy! This is the site of a guy who tests all kinds of car and garage type stuff. It may be helpful to those needing a portable pump. Best, Charlie

Re: air compressor piddler #468701 04/04/22 04:53 PM
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 470 Likes: 33 NY Mr87Monty Backyard Mechanic
Mr87Monty Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 470 Likes: 33 NY	Check the Project Farm one on 20v air compressors also. I was thinking of getting the Pittsburg one in his video but am now considering the Bauer one. I have several Bauer 20v tools so having one with a 20v and cordless option would be convenient. I would only get a cordless one if I already was in that tool line though. As is stated in the video the charge and battery add a lot to the price. I have found that having an old car is a constant project that is never done. I think that is a good thing. Keeps me learning new things. Having two from different eras is just a form of higher education.

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