New Compressor; What else do I need

[Kilgore Trout]

Hey everybody, recently ordered a new Makita MAC2400. It gets delivered this week.

First project will be doing a bunch of molding work (crown and baseboard). I already have a nail gun and ordered a a blubird 3/8 hose.

This is my first compressor (figured I would just go big and get one that I figured would be my needs for the next 10 years). What else should I order so that I am ready to go on day 1?

The near term projects I plan to work on are the trim work, building a fence, light impact work on the car (brakes), and of course inflating tires.

 

[lightning02]

Air hose would be a good start lol

 

[PaulyC]

that compressor will likely have trouble running an impact. according to the spec sheet it only flows 4.8cfm at 90 psi. the average impact at load needs 15-20 cfm. but for around the house stuff running nail guns it will be fine.

 

[dodge610]

You need one of these or one like that will run anything you throw at it.[emoji2]

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[theoldwizard1]

I don't care what anyone else says, buy a air tool "set" form HF. It includes 2 quick couplers some studs, blow gun, tire chuck and adapters to other "blow up" "things" !

It goes on sale all of the time for <$10. When it does go on sale, it is actually cheaper to buy this set than a coupler and some plugs !

 

[inyoyote]

I love my Mac 2400. Follow the break in procedure that is described in the manual. Also look at the plastic shroud near the air filter. I had to trim mine back a little bit to clear the air filter housing. I have run an impact with mine many times before I got a cordless. It will run it fine for removing lug nuts if you let it build up between nuts, which doesn't take very long. It won't run things like a die grinder or sander but I have used it for lots of lug nuts and other quick shot projects. For nail guns it the cats meow. It will keep up with a framing gun no problem. You could probably run a roofing gun if your a little patient. It will overheat if you don't give it a break every once in awhile. As long as you remember it's a small portable and not a big 2 stage, you will love it.

 

[Warrenator]

I would get some good couplers, the milton type v are very good and reasonable. Northern tool has a nice price and assortment. Tire inflator, blow gun to remove dust off things, and a moisture separator and pressure regulator. That blubird hose is nice. And I really like air powered DA sanders. They seem to work 10 times better than electric ones.

 

[Kensgarage]

Ear plugs. And ear muffs. And some for the neighbor too.

 

[McLean]

I would get some good couplers, the milton type v are very good and reasonable. Northern tool has a nice price and assortment. Tire inflator, blow gun to remove dust off things, and a moisture separator and pressure regulator. That blubird hose is nice. And I really like air powered DA sanders. They seem to work 10 times better than electric ones.

Agreed on the couplers. The Milton V type are nice, however, the M type would probably be sufficient for light duty tasks and are cheaper/easier to come by.

Also some nice hose will make your life easier. I like the Goodyear rubber type for straight and Plastair HoseKoil for coiled. But I'm sure there are plenty of other good options too.