> Iam planing to buy a Air compressor!

> I have whitled the list down to two. a craftsman 5.5 Hp 25 gal or a
> coleman 5.0 27 gal. Does anyone have a coleman or any advice on these
> products (the coleman) in particular?

> -johnnie

Hi Johnnie

If you are thinking of a Sears model, then, see if they have the Campbell/Hausfeld instead. I believe Sears brand copies that brand, but, here in California, the Sears carries that brand as well. The H.P. is about the same, and the 25 or 30 gal. capicity are about the same. What you want to look for is the CFM. Cubic Feet per Minute. Then, match it with the tools or spray gun you wish to use with it. You MUST have the proper cfm or higher for the tool, or they will not function properly. Spray guns don't need near the cfm that say air/power tools use. Be sure to check this out. That's the most important part of the compressor. Some of the sale items are for sale because they are low cfm. As for the coleman, I'd find someone who has used one and check with them. That's not their "ball o wax" so to speak, so, it must be manufactured by someone else. ?????

Most of the cabinet shops around here use the campbell/hausfeld as they are good and dependable. They are usually compatable with the sears prices, or just a few bucks higher. Don't know your application, but, just be sure to check the CFM. Hope that Helps

Rehd