broke down and ordered this:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... rch=211113
Same one Lowe's sells, but, its $300 cheaper. Exact same compressor, other than being cheaper, and painted black. Lowe's unit is rated to 12K hours, I would expect the same on this one, so, If I take care of it properly, it should be the first and only one I need to buy.
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