who do you think has the best deal on an 80 gallon (5?) hp air compressor)

Grumpy

The Grumpy Grease Monkey mechanical engineer.
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I'm going to be forced to eventually buy a new air compressor or maybe two for the shop so I can use info/tips here!
I want a compressor with an 80 gallon tank capacity and ideally a 5 hp compressor but Im open to suggestions as I most likely will buy two.(why 2 ?) well its been my experience that having two makes use of air tools and similar tools much easier as the required pressure and air flow rates are far easier to maintain
obviously if you spend that amount of cash you would prefer to avoid mistakes
here's the pair I had in the last shop (picture before I installed air dry system)
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Looks like you can use the Single Stage compressor and save some money.

I bought my Quincy compressor Northern Tool. Seems like I got a coupon in one of their flyers.
 
I have the Husky compressor from Home Depot. 10 years old and still going strong.
Don't do body work any more so 1 is plenty for me.
I think it was on sale for $399.00 at the time.
 
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