Shoebox Compressor in 2022...still worth it?

[Beemer]

Would it be possible to ask Tom for a parts list and where to source them, since he stopped producing the Shoebox? Kind of an open source maintenance book of sorts?

Yes and Yes. Will Post file here.

[mpsd]

Yes and Yes. Will Post file here.

Thanks!

[Xyxyll]

Reading this thread just makes me appreciate TK and AGD's engineering even more.

[Beemer]

If you watch last column on right there are hot links that go to the part on the web site.


This opened for me in comcast using firefox.

[Tunaman]

It's a shame that the part numbers dont match up to any links.....gonna take so doing to figure this one out.

[Jambi1369]

[captian pinky]

i ended up selling both of my shoeboxes as i got a used mch-6 in a trade. While still made overseas it has held up well. I upgraded the motor run on 220 single phase and pumps up a 77-4500 tank in a few minutes. It certainly does not feel as nice as the shoebox, but i have yet to do any maintenance on it other than changing the oil.

[Jambi1369]

i ended up selling both of my shoeboxes as i got a used mch-6 in a trade. While still made overseas it has held up well. I upgraded the motor run on 220 single phase and pumps up a 77-4500 tank in a few minutes. It certainly does not feel as nice as the shoebox, but i have yet to do any maintenance on it other than changing the oil.

[captian pinky]

The shoebox requires 100 psi input from another compressor.

Some compressors require an air supply some do not.

[Zone Drifter]

The shoebox requires 100 psi input from another compressor.

Some compressors require an air supply some do not.

SO, is 100psi the safe input? I was always told 85 psi, but usually leave mine at 90 because the compressor has a 5psi tolerance before the pump kicks back on to fill the reservoir tank.

[captian pinky]

SO, is 100psi the safe input? I was always told 85 psi, but usually leave mine at 90 because the compressor has a 5psi tolerance before the pump kicks back on to fill the reservoir tank.

I thought that is what it was, but i could be wrong. i haven't owned one for years now.

[Tunaman]

You can use one with oil but you have to have good filters. Water wont compress, but oil will. You could die.

[maniacmechanic]

What are these worth now ??

[Jambi1369]

What are these worth now ??

[AGDRetro]

So using the Wayback Machine to take a glance at shoeboxcompressor.com in August of 2013 the Shoebox MAX was STARTING at $650. Those models had the hardened pistons and belt drive upgrades, the fan was optional for an additional $45.