Air Compressor Thoughts

[Ryan T]

So I've been looking at air compressors pretty closely lately and I'm about to pull the trigger on one, but wanted to get some thoughts from those of you own/have worked with home sized air compressors. I love doing projects around the house, and as far as wrenching on cars I'd rather let air do the work rather than me straining and hitting shit with hammers. I'm lazy. The last compressor I used for any period of time was a 6 gallon unit we toted around when I put down hardwood floors in my moms house. I know I want something bigger than that.

What's the smallest you'd recommend? 20gal? 30gal? 60gal?

Most of the ones I've been looking at are 3-5hp and 155psi. Is that adequate?

Any particular brands you would stay away from? I've been looking at Craftsman and Kobalt, I'm not trying to break the bank on this, I've got a wedding to pay for.

Oil or Oilless?

Thanks in advance!