Yet another Nailer/Compressor Question

sirgad

I am wanting to get a nailer/compressor combo, much like the ones found in Home Depot/Lowes. I have never owned either. However, I was concerned that the pancake compressor would be too loud. I am thinking of getting this compressor now:
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-MAC700-...1820675&sr=8-2

The only thing I am worried about with this compressor is that I have heard that oil compressors draw more amps, thus tripping breakers more. Is this is an issue with this compressor?

As for the nailer, I am not wanting to spend more than $300 on the compressor and nailer. I will not be using either much. I want to to put up crown molding, maybe frame in a bar in my kitchen, do some woodworking projects. Any ideas on a low priced, decent nailer to go this with?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Termite

That is a very very small compressor. 2-1/2 gallons is just not enough for most air tool use...It'll run all the time to keep up. I don't think you'd be happy with it because of its small tank. I'd go for something a little bit bigger if you can swing it. A lot of combo kits are just unbeatable deals. If you get just one nailer get a 16ga finish nailer. That will do all trim work and is also good for woodworking.

Oilless compressors are a bit louder but for your purposes that's what I'd get. They're cheaper as well. They take a bit longer to fill the tank in most cases (lower CFM delivery) but the bigger tank is nice to have.

Here's a great deal on a combo kit...
http://www.amazon.com/Bostitch-CPACK...1826079&sr=8-4

Tom Struble

that makita is a sweet unit i use it to run trim nailer and a makita coil nailer its vary quiet and recovers quickly its a little heavy because of the cast iron and a little top heavy so you gotta secure it well when you travel

Personaly id rather have a quiet comprsser cycle alittle more but fill more quikly than listen to one of those oiless units making the racket they do

Rehabber

I have the Makita and a PC pancake compressor, I never use the PC anymore, it's just too loud.

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sirgad

Does it cycle often for you?

Rehabber

I use the Makita to run my brad, angled finish nailer, and usually my roofing nailer. I will also use it to run a framing nailer for smaller jobs. If you are not going to run 2 guns simultaneously, the Makita will work well.

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Termite

Everybody's entitled to their opinion for sure.
I assure you that a compressor of that size is largely insufficient for framing and roof work unless you're working at a snail's pace.

It would do fine for driving a brad nailer or a trim gun, due to the low air usage of those tools compared to a framing gun and the fact that you won't usually be nailing near as fast (or nearly as much) in that type of work.

Tom Struble

you under estimate that little unit

Rehabber

KC, while I really respect your opinions, you obviously have not used this Makita compressor

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Quiglag

He said he would frame a bar, not roof a house.

nailerman

I like my Senco PC1010 because it weighs less than 20lbs and is not to loud. I bought mine with the brad nailer in the combo kit but they also offer one with a micro pin nailer.


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gone_fishing

I bought the Bostich compressor shown in the 2nd post with the three guns and a Porter Cable framing gun for under $300 total on Amazon. Reconditioned but all working great.