<VV> Little Corvair- Compressors again

[Stephen Upham]

Well,
My nasal surgery was a success and I'm sufficiently on the mend,  
school is out, and I going to get started on putting the 110 back  
together again.  In order to do that properly, I need to clean,  
clean, clean.  I will also need an air compressor to blow dry the  
parts in the preparation process.

My choices are:
A Kobalt 30 Gal. that runs 5.3 CFM @ 90 psi, 6.2 CFM @ 40 psi, has  
1.6 running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 120v  $379 (portable)
A Kobalt 60 gal. that runs 11.5 cfm @ 90 psi, 13.4 cfm @ 40 psi, has  
3.7 running hp, 155 max psi, but uses 220v and would require that I  
spend extra on adding a 220 outlet in the garage. $399 (stationary)

Can purchase with a 10% discount and 6 mos. to pay, no interest,  
three year warranty

An Industrial Air 30 gal. that runs 5.7 cfm @ 90 psi, 7.0 cfm @ 40  
psi, has 1.8 running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 120v $399 (portable)
An Industrial Air 60 gal, that runs 11.2 cfm @ 90 psi, 11.2 cfm @ 40  
psi, has 3.6 running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 220v  $439 (stationary)

Can purchase with a 10% discount and 1 year to pay, no interest, two  
year warranty


I'm a teacher, but I do whatever work on my cars that I can  
reasonably handle.  As an example, I'm reassembling my engine on the  
Monza by myself.  I'm no mechanic by any means, but I don't shy from  
a challenge (probably should sometimes - ggg).  I will use the  
compressor for some impact wrench work, painting around the house  
(like THE house and possibly the car), some light construction work,  
etc.

Will I be able to run hoses long enough to get to every part of the  
house (as in the painting project), it seems like the doubling of  
capacity for an extra $20-$100 (if you include the cost of installing  
the outlet) for the larger compressor is a no brainer (or am I  
missing something as regards what I will be using it for),  
differences in quality and durability of the two brands considered,  
and what am I over looking?

Please reply off line.

Stephen Upham