Thomas and Gast are two "old line compressor manufacturers" Been around for many years, way prior to DeWalt taking over Emglo. Both are better known in the world of pneumatic controls and vacumm pumps than in the consumer line of compressors. I had a Thomas air brush compressor that was given to me over thirty years ago. Grainger has stocked both lines for many years. Ownership/ management may have been taken over by former Emglo exc's. though. As for me, I like the DeVilbiss/ PC twin stack compressors. They are also owned by B&D though. These have induction motors, not universal motors (Ametek vacumm cleaner motors) as now found in the PC pancake units. To rebuild, you simply get a new piston and cylinder liner. Best part is no worries about oil. Accidently turn um upside down in the back of the truck, no problems with spilt oil, or oil leaking past the rings. Also, no accidental oil vapors in exhaust of nailers.
