Bidspirit auction | Sears Craftsman 1 HP 12

Sears Craftsman 1 HP 12 Gallon Portable Two-Cylinder Air Compressor Model 919.156220 - A vintage Sears Craftsman Sears Best 1 HP portable air compressor and paint sprayer, model number 919.156220. This unit features a two-cylinder design powered by an electric Hi-Torq motor and is mounted on a 12-gallon (45.4 liter) horizontal tank. It is rated for a maximum pressure of 100 PSI (689 kPa). Performance specifications include a displacement of 8.5 CFM and air delivery of 7.5 SCFM at 40 PSI and 6.1 SCFM at 90 PSI. The compressor is enclosed in a molded off-white plastic shroud with integrated cooling vents and a front-facing control panel. The panel includes dual analog gauges for outlet pressure and tank pressure, a central pressure regulator knob, and a three-position toggle switch. The unit is designed for portability with two solid wheels and a tubular metal handle. Markings include the Sears Craftsman and Sears Best logos, detailed specification plates, and a safety label for the ASME tank valve. Handwritten operational notes in black permanent marker are present on the housing near the switch. The unit includes an attached air hose with quick-connect fittings and a grounded power cord.