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Posted: 4/3/2010 11:17:10 AM EDT

I have been trying to find a compressor made here but not having much luck. Any still made here?

edit: electric not gas

Posted: 4/3/2010 12:57:14 PM EDT

[#1]

The the Snap On tools " Big Red" series of compressors.. I believe all of it is made in the USA

Posted: 4/3/2010 12:58:02 PM EDT

[#2]

Offhand I know SnapOn still makes them here but be prepared to shell out the $$ for them. The cheapest one starts out at $1300.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=shop&item_ID=68270&group_ID=13098&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Beat by a minute.

ETA: I think Bel Aire still makes theirs here but you'd probably want to double-check.
http://www.belairecompressors.com/p_piston-1stage-electric.html

Posted: 4/3/2010 2:22:44 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Offhand I know SnapOn still makes them here but be prepared to shell out the $$ for them. The cheapest one starts out at $1300.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=shop&item_ID=68270&group_ID=13098&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Beat by a minute.

ETA: I think Bel Aire still makes theirs here but you'd probably want to double-check.
http://www.belairecompressors.com/p_piston-1stage-electric.html

Posted: 4/3/2010 4:21:10 PM EDT

[#4]

Well, assuming BelAire is still made in the USA, you can pick up a new one for around $600.

I'd rather cry once up front than cry many times later on after the cheap chinese shit has broken down.

Posted: 4/3/2010 4:45:58 PM EDT

[#5]

check out an eaton compressor. i can personally vouch for them. cast iron cylinders,reed valves,quiet operation. loaded w/standard features that cost extra on the campbell-hausfield's and ingersol-rand's. built in the GOOD OLE USA!!

here's my review from back in 2007 when i bought it. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/board/board_topic/1099030/227202.htm

eta: fixed the link.....i hope.

Posted: 4/3/2010 5:29:57 PM EDT

[#6]

http://www.jennyproductsinc.com/

Pumps are made in USA, i dont know about the rest, the gas models use honda motors. They have a very good reputation.

Posted: 4/4/2010 3:14:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Saylor Beall is another one to look into.

Posted: 4/5/2010 10:03:03 AM EDT

[#8]

I do not have one but it is on my Xmas list!

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504747.htm

Posted: 4/6/2010 2:48:13 PM EDT

[#9]

Ingersoll Rand makes some very good compressors if you pick from their industrial line up. I can't say for sure where they are currently made, but they are damn good units. They are rated very well, often under rated for duty cycle and scfm.

Posted: 4/6/2010 3:26:07 PM EDT

[#10]

Sorry to say, the Eatons are an off-shore pump. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/eatoncompressor.html

I think even Quincy moved to off-shore pumps on the lower end. Either way, go for a low speed pump, your ears will thank you.

edit to add, I just bought this model to replace a very tired quincy. http://www.fscurtis.com/store/?t=&hp=&id=2 Sadly, I think pretty much just the tank is USA made. Don't let the stickers on any compressor fool you. (see Eatons' 'explanation' above)

If you can find one locally, try to get a discount. Most compressors with free shipping obviously have the shipping worked into the price. I saved 200$ by picking mine up.

Posted: 4/6/2010 5:11:38 PM EDT

[#11]

Thanks for the info. I guess I will be saving for a little longer.

Posted: 4/7/2010 10:05:26 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Sorry to say, the Eatons are an off-shore pump. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/eatoncompressor.html

I think even Quincy moved to off-shore pumps on the lower end. Either way, go for a low speed pump, your ears will thank you.

edit to add, I just bought this model to replace a very tired quincy. http://www.fscurtis.com/store/?t=&hp=&id=2 Sadly, I think pretty much just the tank is USA made. Don't let the stickers on any compressor fool you. (see Eatons' 'explanation' above)

If you can find one locally, try to get a discount. Most compressors with free shipping obviously have the shipping worked into the price. I saved 200$ by picking mine up.

WTF? When did that happen?

Posted: 4/7/2010 11:29:59 AM EDT

[#13]

Here's a website with all the American made tools:
Made in USA

Here's the only compressor mfg I could find.

Company link

Posted: 4/16/2010 1:13:13 PM EDT

[#14]

Here's some pics of my pump from Eaton (Polar) Compressor after six months.

Posted: 4/17/2010 8:33:14 AM EDT

[#15]

Poor quality recycled metals corrode horribly.

Most people don't understand that Chinese stuff can be made to the exact same tolerances as the worlds best. And, for a time, it will function perfectly. But, 50 years down the road, it will have reverted back to it's original state, iron oxide (powdered rust).

I have an American cast iron vice from the 30's. It's rust free after 80 years! My Chinese lathe rusts like crazy under the grease and oil. It's impossible to keep it under control.

Posted: 4/25/2010 7:29:00 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

check out an eaton compressor. i can personally vouch for them. cast iron cylinders,reed valves,quiet operation. loaded w/standard features that cost extra on the campbell-hausfield's and ingersol-rand's. built in the GOOD OLE USA!!
here's my review from back in 2007 when i bought it. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/board/board_topic/1099030/227202.htm
eta: fixed the link.....i hope.

Compressor is made in China.

Quincy, Champion, Saylor-Beale made in USA. Quincy and Champion are easy to find at northerntool.com and tptools.com With Quincy, even the motors are USA made Baldor.

Posted: 4/26/2010 4:43:21 PM EDT

[#17]

Anyone have experience with this: Campbell Hausfeld wall mount from Lowe's

Posted: 4/26/2010 5:22:31 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Ingersoll Rand makes some very good compressors if you pick from their industrial line up. I can't say for sure where they are currently made, but they are damn good units. They are rated very well, often under rated for duty cycle and scfm.

yep

Posted: 4/26/2010 6:49:27 PM EDT

[#19]

I am not sure if Sanborn Air Compressors are still in business. They were made in Springfield Minnesota.

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