| 15 Amp 2-1/2 Horsepower 6 Gallon Oiled Pancake Compressor | Bostitch CAP2560OL | |
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by Bostitch  4.9CFM @40 and 3.6 CFM @90 Synthetic pump oil for low temp operation Dual air outlets Cast iron pump cylinder for extreme durability 2.5 peak HP 15 amp induction motorfound in CAP2560OL's description: 5 HP oil lube pancake compressor Product Description mfr: STANLEY BOSTITCH 2. OIL LUBE PANCAKE COMPRESSOR Features: Heavy duty induction motor, oil lubricated pump, with synthetic oil included, two outlets included. Aluminum pump housing with cast iron sleeve. Air delivery 4. Popular pancake configuration coupled with heavy duty motor. found in CAP2560OL's reviews: Shipping Damage - Compressor is a good deal for the money and is quieter than oil-less version but when I unpacked it, the regulator was pushed back against the motor, the regulator gauge was broken and side of the tank was skinned-up on one side. |
| 2 HP Oil-less Air Compressor | Makita MAC2200 | |
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by Makita Anodized teflon cylinder and teflon/bronze-based piston ring for improved compression and reduced friction Easy to maintain, reusable foam intake filter Dynamically balanced counterweight crankshaft for reduced vibration Durable cast aluminum components for lightweight and fast heat dissipation Specially designed for use in the construction industryfound in MAC2200's reviews: Only minor criticisms - I bought this compressor for some fairly goofy reasons. I wanted a compressor with a cage, oil-less, side stacked tanks, and preferably some sort of lined cylinders. The last reason was because the Craftsman compressor that I had ( 220v 6hp/33gal ) the tank walls surface rusted and the air/water separator ( thank goodness I had one ) would eventually turn rusty red. The Makita had all of those, especially the aluminum tanks. The Makita is not all that light, but it is pretty well balanced,and compared to my Craftsman ( which isnt really fair because of the motor size ) it is much more quiet, this unit is nicely finished and recovers very quickly - usually runs about 10 seconds after I realize it is running again. |
| 2-1/2" 16 Gauge Finish Nailer / Compressor Combination Kit | Bostitch CPACK200 | |
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by Bostitch Kit also comes with a 25-foot airline kit with all fittings and teflon tape 1.5 hp, 5.8-gallon oil-less compressor with wheels for portability 1000 2-1/2-inch finish nails, tool oil, tool carrying case Combo pack includes a 2-1/2-inch 16-gauge finish nailerfound in CPACK200's reviews: Horrible directions for a novice, but good equipment - I'd imagine that many people buying this kit are new to air tools (since they need to buy a compressor too). The compressor directions were worse, probably because they were roughly translated from italian. For example, they provide an unlabeled roll of teflon tape, but don't tell you what to do with it. (Luckily I had fixed a sink faucet recently and was familiar with it. (I can't believe I was actually considering predrilling and hammering finish nails by hand for my project!) I wasn't really happy with the depth control on the nailer since there's no indicator (at least the compressor has a pressure guage). I do wish the compressor was quieter, or started up slower (it scared the hell out of me when the pump automatically refilled the tank, even through my earplugs). But the build quality is excellent (the tank welds are top notch). |
| 5.5-Horsepower, 8-Gallon Gas Powered Air Compressor | Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W | |
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by Porter-Cable 1-year limited warranty Oil-lubricated for cool running and longer life Wheelbarrow design with pneumatic tire for portability Gas-powered for use on remote job sites High-pressure design allows almost twice as much usable airfound in CPL55GH8W's reviews: Real Happy!! - Mine is a updated verson with braded stainless steel hose connecting the tank to the compressor instead of copper tubing like it says in the product discription. |
| 3 HP, 4-Gallon Pancake Compressor | Porter-Cable CPF23400P | |
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by Porter-Cable One Year Warranty Supports use of all brad and finish nailers and moderate use of framing and roofing nailers High-flow regulator allows more work at higher pressures 3 hp induction motor for quieter operation High-pressure technology provides more usable air for longer run timefound in CPF23400P's reviews: Great Little Air Squeezer!!! - This little Porter Cable compressor is all (and more) that I expected it to be. It pumps the 4-gallon tank to 125 psi in less than a minute, and then cycles automatically as the pressure drops. The output should be more than adequate for my needs to run an air ratchet, blow nozzle, hand sandblaster and pressurize a small auxilliary portable tank. The order arrived ahead of schedule with no damage via UPS. A better choice for that kind of a work environment would be the 3HP enclosed, stacked-tank model offered by Porter Cable. Poor Engineering - There is no gauge guard that would prevent the whole gage assembly from bending (and separating) at the base where the nipple attaches to the tank. Air will leak from the threads of the nipple (as was the case for me) or worse. Pancake compressors due to their top heavy nature can and do rollover, and if this unit rolls onto the gauge side, sooner or later your going to have a major problem. I discovered this design flaw when I plugged my brand new compressor in and a rush of air shot out where the gauge nipple screws to the tank. There was no visible damage to the gages so that means to me that it doesn't take much of a blow to damage the nipple-to-tank connection. The compressor was improperly packaged. There was no extra packing foam or otherwise to prevent the compressor from banging side ways. This container was either stored on its side with other stuff on top or it was dropped on its side (damaged inside surface of the box suggests this was the case). Great machine - The problem was, there were a couple `for' and a couple `against' this compressor which didn't help in the decision process (usually there's enough positive or negative comments to aid in making a decision). mechanical but that's completely irrelevant!) about the gage guard and the connection at the tank and yes you could easily break it off. If you want to ensure you don't have this problem, buy a compressor with a cage around it. Heck what do you want from a COMPRESSOR! - Plenty of air to shoot my 15ga nails and recovery time on the tank is VERY quick. - So far I'm very pleased with it. Other than that what can I say - it pumps air. This gives it the reserve of a 5 gallon tank, even though it is physically 4 gal. It is fairly loud, but I haven't listened to many other models to make an educated comparison. Especially after I drove my first nail with the PC finish nailer I bought to go along with it. I have used it quite a bit for high air flow operations, such as blowing off dust / debris and even running an air chisel to bust up concrete. It often runs full time for 5-10 minutes and is able to keep up with air demand. If you are going to be regularly moving the compressor around, spend the extra. bucks and get the one with the roll cage. I actually ran a compressed air line out to my garage, so the compressor can stay put in the basement and avoid potential damage from moving it. *** 4-year update *** I have owned this compressor for 4+ years now and am still completely satisfied. I did have one problem with a leaky pressure regulator. I used a hand held, air chisel to break up the mortar joints. The compressor was operating at 100% duty cycle for 10-15 minutes at a stretch, but couldn't quite keep up with continuous use of the air chisel. As an last ditch experiment, I bought a 10 gal portable air storage tank, some extra quick disconnect fittings and rigged up a reserve tank in parallel with the 4 gallon PC tank. (yes, I am an engineer) My thinking was that I would run the crap out of my little PC and if it bit the dust, that was my excuse to buy a new compressor. I am amazed to say the PC compressor ran flawlessly for the entire chimney demo and still works fine today. |
| 1.5 HP, 2-1/2 Gallon, "Hot Dog" Oil-less Air Compressor | Makita MAC500 | |
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by Makita Starts easily under low voltage conditions Built-in thermal overload protection for added safety Dynamically balanced counterweight crankshaft design for reduced vibration Durable cast aluminum components for lighter weight and faster heat dissipation Designed especially for finish workfound in MAC500's reviews: Caution - First of all this is a light-weight, cost effective compressor. Upon further inspection I noticed that this critical assembly is attached to the tank by only a small (and fragile) brass connector tube. In addition, the assembly is located at a conspicuous and vulnerable spot, hanging a bit off of one end of the tank. I recommend buying a different compressor. |
| 2 HP Electric Master Series Compressor | Emglo M790-HC4V | |
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by Emglo One-year warranty Rugged cast-iron cylinder High-profile gauge panel Delivers 3.6 cfm at 125 psi Powerful 2 hp electric motorfound in M790-HC4V's reviews: Mini Sherman Tank - I love this little tank, strong, secure, quiet, well designed, and good workmanship. It runs all day without care. The dual hookups and gauges are a nice feature, the hoses aren't anchored to the tank plumbing like on most portables. |
| Heavy Duty 15 Amp 2-3/4 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog | Factory-Reconditioned DeWalt D55152R | |
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by DeWalt Cast iron cylinder enhances pump life Dual soft start valves assists in cold weather start up 4 CFM delivered at 90 psi, provides rapid recovery Easy access panel with two universal couplers improves user access Factory reconditioned to perform like new!found in D55152R's reviews: DeWalt Compressor - The compressor charges the storage tank to capacity in short order and has no leaks. This is a very nice tool for portable use and light enough to carry around to air up your tires. |
| Round Head Framing Nailer and Compressor Combo Kit | Porter-Cable CFFR350B | |
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by Porter Cable Additional features: tool-free adjustable depth of drive, nail lock out mechanism, tool-free adjustable exhaust, ???? air fitting, removable non-marring nose tip Selectable trigger, restrictive or contact actuation mode Power to drive nails (up to 3-1/2" x .131") into engineered lumber Delivers twice the life over previous tools Uses standard 22 degree 2" to 3-1/2" x .113" to .131" plastic collated round head framing nails.found in CFFR350B's reviews: Porter-Cable Compressor - Framing Nailer Kit - The compressor has enough CFM to do any type of construction work or any other shop work. Air tank fills up fast and isn't too loud. I highly recommend this combo kit if you are looking for a framer and a compressor with a lot of punch. |
| 5.5 HP Wheelbarrow Compressor with Bracket & Regulator | Emglo MK5HGA-8P | |
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by Emglo Powered by 5.5 hp Honda engine 1/4 npt soft seat drain valve Bullwhip idle control Integrated control panel 2 cylinder cast iron pumpfound in MK5HGA-8P's reviews: Built like a tank ! - It comes completely assembled ! All you need to add is compressor oil, motor oil and gasoline. It sits low to the ground so is pretty stable (how many times have you pulled over one of the high riding compressors when you tried to get just a few more inches away. |