Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

[RandyO]

What’s the read on oil versus oil free compressors these days? Always purchased oiled compressors but we’ve also been pretty lackadaisical on maintenance.

I've always been under the impression that oil free compressors make more noise, I have a Rigid oiled compressor, never changed the oil, I do however regularly drain the moisture in the tank

[OneCheekRider]

My impression is that oiled compressors hold up better to frequent use/abuse and in turn last longer. So if your use involves constant cycling to keep pressure, say for air tools, then oiled is the way to go. General household stuff like filling tires and whatnot, oil-free would be just fine with less maintenance.