Shop air compressor buying advice

[Fastass350]

Finally going to have a shop now I need a compressor to go in it. Looking for recommendations. It's main use will be an air gun for changing tires, and airing up tires. I do want to be able to run a DA sander without having to wait for it to recover. I have the option of buying the sellers compressor but I think he wants too much even for it being a snap-on. Some advice from the pros would be awesome.

Thanks
Chris

[Happy Gilmore]

if youre sanding or spraying, you need a big ole tank. No way around it. I was looking for the same recently and decided to give up on it because I didn't want a huge tank taking up space. Bought a double tank compact compressor. It was a cheapo, Hitachi but, very happy with it. Does what it will be used for very well, framing, nailing, tires, blowing off the Harley....

[Alchase]

I have two Dewalt 4.5 gal portables, one I plumbed for my shop, the other is loose so I can drag it around where I need it.
Not meant for a "pro grade or business" but they have been great for daily home use of air tools.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-4-5-Gallon-Portable-200-PSI-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1036715

[coachcw]

true 5 horsepower  min 80gallon tank

[KFhunter]

diaphragm compressor will put less oil in your lines, but they're LOUD.  I hate my air compressor it kicks on and all talking stops, you have to shout over it.



Get a quiet compressor

[Buckmark]

If you have the budget a rotary screw compressor would be the ticket
If not then like coach said, min 5hp and min 80 gallon tank, and bigger on both accounts if you have the $$$

[DRobnsn]

Agree 5hp 80 gal min. Don't get an oil less, very noisy as stated. Rotary screws are awesome but not cheap. I'm moving away from air for everything possible. Obviously some things you just can't avoid it but I try. 18v Milwaukee tools are amazing these days!

[Zardoz]

Agree 5hp 80 gal min. Don't get an oil less, very noisy as stated. Rotary screws are awesome but not cheap. I'm moving away from air for everything possible. Obviously some things you just can't avoid it but I try. 18v Milwaukee tools are amazing these days!

If you are not running a business needing air, shop carefully. Screws are great but expensive to operate occasionally. 5hp with a 80 gal tank will do a lot, but don't cheap out.   

[Fastass350]

Not running a shop, but I guess you never know. I guess the budget is 2k...

[Sakko300wsm]

Quincy 80 gallon 2 stage

[coachcw]

da sanders run some air ........

[Fastass350]

What's the difference between single stage and dual?

[NRA4LIFE]

If you have 220 in the shop, do what Coach said.  2 stage will give you much higher CFM.  It really helps when running sanders, chisels, guns, and any other high need devices.  You can get a pretty nice 2 stage, 5 HP, 80 gallon delivered to your door for ~ $1.5K.

[Fastass350]

It does have 220, in multiple places 

[Fastass350]

http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200350476_200350476?hotline=false

This is the one I'm thinking of buying