<VV> Re: Fuel economy/costs, air compressors

[Lluke2136@aol.com]

Thomas (great name btw) - the cheap gas here in the US is important to us. We 
don't have to drive a lot, we choose to. Having that freedom means I can live 
35 miles from work and  afford to commute. I don't have to live near state 
(ie tax payer) subsidized mass transportation. And because we have great 
gasoline tax supported roads, I can get travel that 35 miles in less than 30 minutes 
and stay under the speed limit. Should I ever take advantage of the limited 
interest in speed enforcement on our 6 lane freeways, I could make that trip in 
20 minute without attracting attention or compromising safety.

I bought my Campbell compressor at WalMart because it was a lot cheaper than 
the building product stores. I think I got it on sale for $200. It's 5hp/125 
psi and runs my 1/2" impact wrench and other tools fine. It gets a little 
breathless when I use the disk grinder, but I usually have to stop by then anyway. 
I took a close look at the HF Chicago compressors and the quality difference 
is noticeable. They're not made in Chicago, IL. I check for used compressors in 
Bargain Trader and the local papers. The problem is they last so long they're 
not very cheap. My best compressor was a 4-cylinder, 115V deal. The 
compressor was about the size of a Honda CB1000 engine and sounded like one when it was 
running.

Bob Thomas
Guthrie, OK
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