You really haven't been "burning through" compressors. You bought a cheap used one, and got your money back, then bought one you wish you had not sold.
I don't know what is wrong with the Quincy from Lowe's, but you can buy Quincy compressors online. Power Equipment Direct is a good one. I bought a QT 5 hp for $1,200 and am very satisfied with it. 50,000 hour pump life.
Everyone else has pretty much covered the problem with engines. Primarily you are turning a cam and valve train which is a drag. You are also low on efficiency if you don't put on a flat head to lower the head volume. You also are compressing only every other stroke unless you get the intakes to open every revolution. That increases heat and decreases efficiency. If you spend an extra $50 per month on electricity running an inefficient compressor you soon could have paid for a good compressor.
They used to make a spark plug replacement that used engine compression to run a shuttle to pump air so you could air up a tire using engine compression. About as fast as the little cigarette lighter jobs.
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