Whoops! Sorry Chad, I thought it was $400. I have a great memory, it's just that it's kinda short.

That 3 cylinder one is the one I bought about 7 or 8 years ago. It's a good machine, but not NEARLY as good as a two stage. There's an Ingersoll Rand two stage model that is an age old design. I don't remember what it is called, but it is probably the best you can get in the size that is really needed for painting and heavy air tool work. I'll try to remember to find out the model.

Okay, I found it. The one I was thinking about is called a Type 30. This design is one of those that has been proven effective, reliable and very long lived. This compressor type can be bought in several variations of motor, compressor and tank size, beginning at about $1,500. If you have many years ahead of you, it would be worth saving up your spare change and investing in one. IMHO, it would be WELL WORTH the extra few hundred dollars above the cost of the 802 model in the links you posted.

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