does this look like a decent portable air compressor ?

[subaru]

Hi. Im looking to install some trim around some windows along with some shoe molding. Im not planning to bulid a house with this but does this look like a good compressor for occasional use ? I understand at $80 this is not going to be the best but im looking for something basic. Thanks for helping GJ !

http://www.lowes.com/pd_103500-43657-FP209599DI_0_?productId=1205535&Ntt=air+compressor&Ntk=i_products&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntk=i_products$rpp=15$No=15$Ntt=air%20compressor$identifier=

 

[mrholeshot]

I would think it would be great for a trim gun.

 

[padronanniversary]

I can tell you its loud as hell. I bought it returned it right away. I went with a tiny makita that is quiet as can be compared to that thing for a small trim compressor

 

[subaru]

thanks for the posts guys ! post up what you would suggest buying or one you already have (something that is portable)

 

[padronanniversary]

I got this one

http://www.mytoolstore.com/makita/mak09-04.html

i bought mine off amazon cheap when they clearnace them out. For small stuff indoors I use this. Now my 80gal MiTm I use out in my garage.

 

[Kev442]

I don't think you can beat that deal anywhere. Buy another 25' hose and you can leave the compressor out in the hallway while you work in each room. I actually put a 50' 1/4" hose on mine, no moving it around for me!

 

[Homoudont]

I have a small porter cable air compressor for carpentry work. I got a slightly larger size because I anticipate using it as a flooring nailer in the future.

 

[subaru]

I don't think you can beat that deal anywhere. Buy another 25' hose and you can leave the compressor out in the hallway while you work in each room. I actually put a 50' 1/4" hose on mine, no moving it around for me!

so you have one ? how do you like it ? I would buy a new hose.

 

[subaru]

I got this one

http://www.mytoolstore.com/makita/mak09-04.html

i bought mine off amazon cheap when they clearnace them out. For small stuff indoors I use this. Now my 80gal MiTm I use out in my garage.

Nice. Makita is def a good brand.

 

[subaru]

I have a small porter cable air compressor for carpentry work. I got a slightly larger size because I anticipate using it as a flooring nailer in the future.

Nice porter cable is a good brand also. Pretty sure I seen this one or similar on the hd website.

 

[subaru]

Hmm so far its $80 for the campbell one with 10% lowes coupon or $150 + for all the other ones then i will also need to buy a nail gun. back to research it is !

 

[Homoudont]

yeah I got the porter cable one because it came with a Straight finish nailer, which was the only nailer I was missing from my collection. I have a brad nailer, angled finished nailer and framing nailer already

 

[bchee]

Brand is questionable but price is good for this one
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915206000P

It was recently on sale for $60 last week

 

[Kev442]

so you have one ? how do you like it ? I would buy a new hose.

I actually bought this HF cheapie:
http://www.rvsnmore.com/reviews/harborfreight/cp47407_aircomp/
They are all buzz boxes, so I solved the problem with hose. Surprisingly, I can disconnect the hose and that thing will hold pressure for months. I wish I could say that about my $900 compressor! I was also able to roof my pole building with this compressor. Set the compressor on the ridge and nailed away.

 

[pipsters]

Do you have any other plans to ever use it again? For anything else bigger? If not that would be a good bargain. You could also always look on CL for a used one (or buy this), use it, then sell it again. I've done that with several tools (ie "rented" them) and it worked well.

If you are thinking you might be doing something bigger in the future, I would get a slightly larger one. Ie a small hot dog. At Habitat for Humanity we had a small-ish hotdog HF $100 special compressor running two framing nail guns on 100 ft lines just fine. The great thing about that would be you can leave it in your garage or outside the house and run the line inside, so it would be quiet.

ETA: That being said $80 for a compressor, starter kit, and gun is a great bargain!

 

[subaru]

I actually bought this HF cheapie:
http://www.rvsnmore.com/reviews/harborfreight/cp47407_aircomp/
They are all buzz boxes, so I solved the problem with hose. Surprisingly, I can disconnect the hose and that thing will hold pressure for months. I wish I could say that about my $900 compressor! I was also able to roof my pole building with this compressor. Set the compressor on the ridge and nailed away.

this exact compressor is selling on craigslist new for $50. good deal or no ? im thinking about getting it.

 

[subaru]

Do you have any other plans to ever use it again? For anything else bigger? If not that would be a good bargain. You could also always look on CL for a used one (or buy this), use it, then sell it again. I've done that with several tools (ie "rented" them) and it worked well.

If you are thinking you might be doing something bigger in the future, I would get a slightly larger one. Ie a small hot dog. At Habitat for Humanity we had a small-ish hotdog HF $100 special compressor running two framing nail guns on 100 ft lines just fine. The great thing about that would be you can leave it in your garage or outside the house and run the line inside, so it would be quiet.

ETA: That being said $80 for a compressor, starter kit, and gun is a great bargain!

yes i have plans do use it again. car detailing (to blow out water from tight spots), maybe some crown molding, install a new door and what ever else comes my way that my compressor can handle.

 

[subaru]

the thing about craigslist is the compressor could die in a day then im out the money i spent with no way of returning it.

 

[pipsters]

this exact compressor is selling on craigslist new for $50. good deal or no ? im thinking about getting it.

If you don't have a nail gun why not pay $30 more for a new compressor, and starter set?

 

[benny27]

porter cable with 2 guns for $240
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[subaru]

If you don't have a nail gun why not pay $30 more for a new compressor, and starter set?

good point.

 

[subaru]

porter cable with 2 guns for $240
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

not a bad deal esp. for two guns.

 

[metal1313]

the portercable pancake above is a really common, very good little comp, its haveier than it looks but will run up to a framing gun just fine. and due to its foot print is easier to transport in a car or truck. i had a husky 8gallon or so and the thing worked great wasnt super loud, but was so top heavy it always fell over in the truck and crushed in the airfilter. i replaced it because i found a good deal on a twin tank ridgid aluminum comp at home depot on clearance, but traded that for some electrical work.

now i have this dewalt and love it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HZJLV2/?tag=atomicindus08-20 its ok on noise but otherwise is an awesome compressor for the money, and you can find refurbs cheaper

 

[lipadj46]

Bought my father has this compressor:

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...-gallon-115-psi-pancake-compressor-38898.html

We put on 2 roofs, did an entire cabin interior with pine, also did pine interior on an addition plus many other jobs. Its loud but light and does not quit. Think I paid $65 for it on sale with a coupon. For roofing and trim guns it is great though 125 psi would be better.

 

[Kev442]

this exact compressor is selling on craigslist new for $50. good deal or no ? im thinking about getting it.

As others said, no warranty on CL stuff. All it takes is one drop and it's on borrowed time. Buy the new kit with everything you need. There is nothing special about mine at all.