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Small Compressor Recommendations
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:46 am
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:46 am
I want to get a smaller compressor to do little small jobs around the house. Like trim work, small wood work, filling tires with air, waxing the boat and truck, spray painting small furniture. Just want something that will get the job done i don't need a big set up. I have used a friends setup who has this LINK. Should I just go with this? He uses his to install some trim work and stapling in insulation panels. He also used it to spray paint and old headboard. Are there any better options for the same price range?
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Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:50 am to GeauxTime9
That's the one I have
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:53 am to GeauxTime9
I have the same setup but Bostitch brand from Lowes. I love it.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:54 am to cgrand
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That's the one I have
Have you painted with it? Thats my only concern. I'm not trying to paint a house or anything. Just finish some old furniture type of stuff.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:55 am to lsugrad35
that one will work fine except for spray painting and or polishing. it will constantly run because of the size of the tank.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:58 am to GeauxTime9
you will not be happy with a dry cylinder/air cooled compressor. The are crap and very loud.
Harbor Freight carries a small oiled compressor that is bad arse. Reaches 125 psi in less than a minute and is way quieter.
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Harbor Freight carries a small oiled compressor that is bad arse. Reaches 125 psi in less than a minute and is way quieter.
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This post was edited on 1/30/17 at 7:59 am
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:02 am to meauxjeaux2
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you will not be happy with a dry cylinder/air cooled compressor. The are crap and very loud. Harbor Freight carries a small oiled compressor that is bad arse. Reaches 125 psi in less than a minute and is way quieter. LINK
meauxjeaux, that is the exact one I have. Make sure you get the 10 gallon and not the 8 gallon. I have had mine for about 4 years now with no trouble. It is a little loud.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:04 am to GeauxTime9
That is the one I have that stays on my rental property repair trailer. I have a few rent houses and I assembled a small (5x8) enclosed trailer with all my tools, misc lumber, and an assortment of plumbing/electrical/screws.
The compressor works great for nail guns, blowing, and most everything I use it for but like others have said it is not a high volume unit. I don't think it will run a paint gun, DA sander, or any "rotary" air tool, rotary tools eat a lot of air. The good part is it's a 150psi machine and when the regulator is adjusted to 100 there is a margin of error built in.
The compressor works great for nail guns, blowing, and most everything I use it for but like others have said it is not a high volume unit. I don't think it will run a paint gun, DA sander, or any "rotary" air tool, rotary tools eat a lot of air. The good part is it's a 150psi machine and when the regulator is adjusted to 100 there is a margin of error built in.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:05 am to lsuCJ5
quote:they are all loud but compared to the oiless compressors it is quiet.
It is a little loud.
I have both. I have a 20 gallon oiless and the 10 gallon oiled like you have.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:09 am to meauxjeaux2
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Harbor Freight carries a small oiled compressor that is bad arse. Reaches 125 psi in less than a minute and is way quieter.
This one. If you only have one air compressor get a oil lubricated one IMHO. Then get a filter to remove the oil and water from the air line for the rare times you plan on using it to spray a finish. Either way for spray jobs you might want a tank larger than the 10 gallons.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 9:25 am to GeauxTime9
I got a 6 gallon ridgid air compressor from home depot the other day for 130 bucks and it fills quick and isnt to terribly loud
Posted on 1/30/17 at 9:45 am to meauxjeaux2
I got a 27gal oiled Craftsman Pro for Christmas, and it is amazingly quiet. I can stand next to it and have a regular conversation
Posted on 1/30/17 at 10:24 am to GeauxTime9
This Compressor with This brad nailer and HPLV Paint Sprayer
I have the compressor and brad nailer and I'm more than satisfied. My neighbor has that spray gun and he paintesd his truck with it, came out real nice. My next time in HF I'll pick one up.
I have the compressor and brad nailer and I'm more than satisfied. My neighbor has that spray gun and he paintesd his truck with it, came out real nice. My next time in HF I'll pick one up.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 11:03 am to CHEDBALLZ
i got a huge huskey brand on clearance at homedepot last year. I had that harbor freight one. If you plan to do anything besides nailing, you need more volume that that tiny one.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 11:17 am to CarRamrod
yeah, why pay $119 when $130 gets you the 10 gallon model 
Posted on 1/30/17 at 1:26 pm to meauxjeaux2
I'll probably get the 10 gal oiled compressor from harbor freight. What is the upkeep on one? I've never owned a compressor.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 1:37 pm to GeauxTime9
I have that porter cable one. Got it in a combo with a finishing nail gun. For the price it isn't bad. But the regulator one mine is garbage. Maybe I broke it somehow right when I got it, but it doesn't work very well.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 1:48 pm to GeauxTime9
Just drain it every time and check the oil periodically
Posted on 1/30/17 at 1:51 pm to GeauxTime9
The pancakes are great (everyone and his brother has one like in your OP or the HF equivalent) for nailing and airing up tires.
What they can't do is spin an impact, grinder or any higher CFM demand tool OR be even a little bit modest in making noise.
If you want to do just a little more with the compressor - I can recommend the HF compressors - there are not maintenance free - you have to keep them oiled - and the complication is you have to filter that air if you're painting or sandblasting with it.
On the upside, you can do a lot more with them.
This would be my pick for a compromise between a larger fixed (or mostly fixed for a large wheeled compressor) and a smaller portable compressor.
If all you're ever going to do is run nail guns and a paint sprayer, buy some ear muffs and use the pancake you listed. Porter Cable has made a lot of money selling those and for good reason - they're great for what they are.
What they can't do is spin an impact, grinder or any higher CFM demand tool OR be even a little bit modest in making noise.
If you want to do just a little more with the compressor - I can recommend the HF compressors - there are not maintenance free - you have to keep them oiled - and the complication is you have to filter that air if you're painting or sandblasting with it.
On the upside, you can do a lot more with them.
This would be my pick for a compromise between a larger fixed (or mostly fixed for a large wheeled compressor) and a smaller portable compressor.
If all you're ever going to do is run nail guns and a paint sprayer, buy some ear muffs and use the pancake you listed. Porter Cable has made a lot of money selling those and for good reason - they're great for what they are.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 2:03 pm to Ace Midnight
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If all you're ever going to do is run nail guns and a paint sprayer, buy some ear muffs and use the pancake you listed. Porter Cable has made a lot of money selling those and for good reason - they're great for what they are.
Will i be able to run a sprayer with the pancake one? All i want to paint is old furniture and maybe some kitchen cabinets.
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