[455HOGT37]

In a bit of a quandary here…

I’ve been using a hand me down 5hp two stage DeVilbiss from my dad that HE bought as a surplus item from a service station in the late 50’s. This thing is probably close to 80 years old. Still works, but it is very slow to fill the tank. Probably doesn’t have any rings left in it. The 80 gallon vertical tank also scares the hell out of me since I can’t see the inside for rust.

I also have a much newer twin cylinder 10 HP Speedaire with no motor and a broken crank. Aside from the broken crank (shipping accident), it’s practically new. Seems like crankshafts are reasonable (if available).

I have always relied on air compressors for my work in the shop. Needs to be able to run a sand blast cabinet, plasma cutter, paint gun or air tools all day long at times. Trying to weigh the benefits of rebuilding the DeVilbiss, repairing the Speedaire, or go with something new.

If I go new I want quiet, powerful and durable. Any of you hard core shop guys have any thoughts?