Good for small shops or heavy home use November 18, 2011

I have a cabinet building and furniture refinishing business of 30 years and have owned this compressor for about 6 plus years. I have put this compressor to the ultimate test a number of times, and it is still running fine. There are a few minor pitfalls to this compressor, and they ARE pretty minor. Sandblasting from a small sandblaster (20 gal) will over heat the motor is used constently. Let it cool, hit the motor re-set switch once it has cooled, and your back in business. Next, if you have a 15 amp circuit and have other things running on the same circuit, the circuit pops easily, as the amp draw from the compressor is big. I recommend a 20 amp circuit for 110V. The last pitfall of this is the switch has gone bad on me twice, but is an easy re-install. It's around $50 for the switch, but that is cheaper than a new compressor....plus it has only done it twice in a number of years with me using it HARD. I sand blast, spray finish and paint, run body tools etc. and it keeps on running. IF you take care of this unit (free it from dust, check oil, etc) it will last you. For the price, it is reasonably unbeatable. I recommend it highly for small shops or heavy home use. Again, I have put it to the ultimate test a number of times, and it is still running fine after many years.

I love this Craftsman Air Compressor!! January 04, 2011

I found this craftsman air compressor at a reduced price out at Arrow Head Mall. I was going to give it to my brother for Christmas, But after taking it out of the box, and putting it too gather for him, and starting it up, I fell in love with it. So need less to say I keep it. To replace my Husky Generator. It is now one of the most used tools in my shop. What a great air compressor for the money!! If I ever need a new one, I will pay full price for this generator in a hart beat!! Sincerely: Another satisfied Sears Customer.

One compressor you should consider September 29, 2010

Since I began trimming houses in the 1970's I have owned and used Craftsman compressors. This Craftsman professional 25 gallon and 1.8 HP is maybe the best yet.

This compressor is maybe the quietest unit I have ever owned. On the jobsite noise pollution is a major stress factor so anytime you can reduce your exposure is good. The 25 gallon tank is large to store energy before needing to resupply so work can progress faster. Everything I need a compressor for has been done by this jewel without complaint.

In my opinion a horizontal tank is easier to be mobile with either across your property or especially to remote job sites. The Craftsman Pro has a very nice handle and the wheels absorb shocks caused by uneven ground reducing the pounding your body takes in a day. I also like the way it loads into a van or truck for transport.

This is a very nice compressor with the Craftsman name. Nuff said !

Craftsman Pro 25 gal. Air Compressor is incredible and quiet May 22, 2010

I was able to add on the Craftsman 100ft hose real to the handle (simply clamped on to a block with some carriage bolts).  Makes project clean up a breeze.  The compressor is efficient and quiet.  Fast recovery.  Well worth the money.  I recommend buying a 50ft or 100ft Craftsman hose real to rid hose tangles.