Porter-Cable CPLDC2540P 2.5 HP 4 Gallon Oil-Lube Air Compressor

I'm a carpenter/contractor and need reliable, good, long lasting equipment. Very happy with this air compressor. Hefty, but can carry around most anywhere. Not so loud to use inside and dosen't recycle so much and when it dose, it is quick. Handles framing to finish. Have plugged into 300 feet of electric cord and no problem with curcuit breakers. Very sturdy and am happy so far with product. Everyone is impressed with it.

This air compressor is excellent in all respects. I use mine to run air nailers and fill small tires. This compressor is powerful but yet light enough to carry. The oil lubrication feature should prove to be useful for long term durability.

First one of these I received came out of the box damaged beyond repair. Switch was broke, regulator fitting broken off flush with the tank, tabs on the compressor that the shroud connects to were broken off from the compressor. Tool Crib did take very good care of me and sent me a new one. I went over the new one with the proverbial fine-toothed comb. All was intact. After about 2 hours of use (with me that translates to about 3 months) one of the tabs on the compressor that connects to the shroud has broken off. I have not moved the compressor since the day I took it from its box. I really think the thing is way too fragile for professional use. I am breaking the thing and I am just a hobbyist.

On the plus side, I can hold a conversation with my wife while the thing is running. It's a bit loud but not as loud as some of the "oil free" compressors are.