Maggie’s Compact air compressor?

[stello1001]

Hello all,

Not sure there is a right section for this but figured this might be a good topic to discuss while at the bar.

Does anyone know or can anyone recommend a decent air compressor for minimal at home use? My dad is looking to add one to his tool room. I think all he has for use with an air compressor is a nail gun. He would also use it for tires that are low.

Really looking for anything 8 gallons give or take. Not really a big fan of Husky products from Home Depot but I do believe they have lifetime warranty if I'm not mistaken. Also considering Kobalt. Everything I've seen has very mixed reviews so that makes it tough to swing my decision one particular way. I don't wanna get him some thing that will crap out on him after 3 uses.

Thanks,

Serg

 

[Ravenworks]

Is this a just because or a Christmas gift?
Get a pancake compressor kit with nail guns, Senco,Hitachi or Bostich.

 

[stello1001]

He wants one just because so I want to get him one. The part where this is a Christmas gift or not I have not decided yet lol. I'm not sure if I should just get him one now or wrap one up and give it to him on the 25th.

I'll look into that, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Velocity Chad]

The Emglo compressors are solid. My personal trim compressor is probably 15 years old and has been pushed way harder than it should have been able to handle without a hiccup. Even running multiple roofing guns in the heat of summer.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Whats your budget?
Gas powered or electric?
My short list would be quincy or champion.

 

[Abbotm2]

Kobalt quiet tech

 

[stello1001]

No specific budget so long as it's not ridiculously expensive...

 

[Ravenworks]

The Emglo compressors are solid. My personal trim compressor is probably 15 years old and has been pushed way harder than it should have been able to handle without a hiccup. Even running multiple roofing guns in the heat of summer.

Plus they are made in the USA

 

[Blackcreek]

California air. Supposed to be real quiet

California Air Tools 8.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor 8010 - The Home Depot

The 8010 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Air Compressor is designed to be one of the quietest air compressors in the industry producing only 60 decibels of sound. The powerful 1.0 HP motor operates at only 1680

www.homedepot.com

 

[Bryan W M]

oiled stupid quite have never popped a breaker with this one.

 

[brianf]

If it’s for tire and small nail /staple/Brad gun you can get a 1-2 gallon and still not out run it.

like said above a small pancake is more than enough.

 

[Joel Danielson]

Bostitch 3-Tool/Compressor Combo Kit

Bostitch 3-Tool/Compressor Combo Kit - BTFP3KIT

www.acmetools.com

Hard to beat kit...

 

[Steel+Killer]

6 gallon, 175 PSI High Performance Hand Carry Jobsite Air Compressor

Amazing deals on this 6Gal Oil-Free Air Compressor at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Major Wader]

My buddy has a small Dewalt. Light enough to carry upstairs, works great.

 

[gunjunkie45]

Either a Makita or Dewalt quiet. I have one of each. They're both also fairly light.

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[gunjunkie45]

I should add, I'm a carpenter. I use these things most days. The Makita is in my shop and the Dewalt is in my work truck. I use the Dewalt almost every day. Had this one for 5 years I think. Overall it's been one of my favorite compressors.

 

[Kickin45]

Kobalt Quiet works great.
Ive had a California air and although they are very quiet, they are Chinese cheap and fall apart very quickly. And their warranty/service is atrocious

 

[Pwoens]

Emglo is solid!

also, really liking the new dewalts

 

[HayStax]

My Hitachi is heavy and doesn’t like the cold. Pops internal circuit breaker on first start in cold months inside my garage. Puts out quite a bit of air, can run 2 framers but I can‘t recommend it

 

[Ringman308]

My pancake is 15 years old and hasn’t missed a lick. Used it to texture walls and ceilings but light enough to fill up and carry to air up flat tire on tractor.

 

[Rerun7]

This one is portable...