| 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!! - This is a high quality machine.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: Good Quality, Great Service - There are a lot of pancake compressors on the market, but this one stands out for two reasons. If you're *anywhere* near a medium sized or larger city, spare parts and repair are just a phone call away. For the remodeler working alone, or the handman looking for a small compressor for the shop, this machine is an excellent chice. - Plenty of air to shoot my 15ga nails and recovery time on the tank is VERY quick. Other than that what can I say - it pumps air. It is fairly loud, but I haven't listened to many other models to make an educated comparison. 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. 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 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. I have more than gotten my money's worth from this machine. |
| Pattern Pistol with Electric Compressor | Goldblatt Trowel Trade Tools GB13300 | |
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by Stanley Hand Tools Comes complete with gun and hopper, compressor, electric motor, 50' of air hose, 25' power cord, 2-wheel dolly and instructions Two interchangeable air stem nozzles to double the range of patterns and spray pressure Cool running, 1 HP capacitor-start electric motor drives a rotary vane compressor that produces up to 30 psi when used with 3/32" air nozzlefound in GB13300's reviews: Goldblatt Pattern Pistol and Hopper - I have used this machine for many years without too much trouble, but now that Goldblatt went south I am having a hard time finding repair parts. For small jobs it is excellant, and I have used it in a pinch for a whole house. |
| 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: Light As Air - This is a great little compressor. This compressor won't break your back and is perfect for someone working solo or for a two man crew with a couple trim nailers. It's not the compressor for the machine gun fast production framer, but this is a great fit for someone who travels light. |
| 3 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor | Porter-Cable CPF23400S | |
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by Porter-Cable One Year Warranty Convenient control panel has regulator, gauge, and two quick connect outlets Higher tank pressure provides more usable air per tank re-charge New high-pressure design keeps tank pressure between 110 and 135 PSI 3 HP induction motor delivers 7.7 SCFM at 40 PSI, 5.5 SCFM at 90 PSIfound in CPF23400S's reviews: Exceeds My Expectations - I had a Porter Cable pancake compressor and was happy with it for around the house projects and use. It was stolen (smart thief) and I replaced it with this compressor. This is a much more serious machine at just a fraction more of the cost. This compressor is also quieter than the pancake compressor I had. Plenty of Power to Offer...but it needs plenty, too. - This is a nice tight little machine which should have plenty of power to run two hoses at one time, and the professional HVLP spray painting gun I plan to use with it in my small general contracting business, BUT, it will need the right power source. I tried the compressor on an undedicated 15 amp circuit, and it immediately blew the switch every time. I also learned (the hard way, of course) that if you are using the compressor with a 50' extension chord (with too high a guage) on a 20 amp circuit, the pump will not get enough electricity to pump air after cutting-in when the tank pressure drops to 110 psi (the specified cut-in pressure) - the pump will start pumping, but quickly stop and you'll hear the motor straining until it blows the 20 amp circuit, too. It's cheaper, my new Porter Cable friends say, to buy more air hose than the right gauge extention chord - Ah, such knowledge I'm gaining. Sadly, the compressor arrived with an air intake filter housing badly bent downward (done apparently at the factory, as the box from Amazon wasn't damaged), so I couldn't remove the air filter. AND, the drain valve (to drain water from the bottom of the tank) would not completely close allowing lots of air to excape from the tank. In my chats with an Amazon tool sales rep, and later with a Porter Cable tech rep (to help me unravel the compressor's electrical-needs mysteries), both Companies quickly and nicely insisted on sending me a new air intake filter housing and a new drain valve (I guess I'm getting two of each?) - no questions asked. The machine is fairly loud, but it only takes my pump about 6 seconds to refill the tanks from the 110 psi cut-in pressure to the specified 135 psi cut-out pressure. I figure the noise level goes hand-in-hand with the added power this compressor offers - power I think I need. Heavy Duty versatility - First off I am a homeowner, not a contractor and have been using this compressor in my house to do renovation trim work for over two years. It is a fantastic compressor for my purposes. I run one in to my garage for airing my tires, and one in the shop for projects. Yes you do need to break the machine in but that is all in the owner's manual. When I move the compressor in to a room I am renovating, the two outlets also let me have two tools going at the same time, i. I will tell you it is LOUD but so are all compressors in this class, and this one is not as loud as my last old Campbell-Hausfeld. So if you are planning on moving your compressor around a lot, this is the WRONG compressor for you. But if you want a relatively stationary compressor with greater than ordinary capabilities, you may agree this is the ticket. |
| 6 HP, 25-Gallon Oil Lube Compressor | Porter-Cable CPL6025 | |
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by Porter-Cable One-year warranty Provides 8.6 SCFM at 40 PSI and 6.8 SCFM at 90 PSI High-flow regulator for more efficient operation of pneumatic tools Tank pressure is maintained between 110 and 135 PSI for more usable air High-pressure technology provides the equivalent of a 32-gallon air supplyfound in CPL6025's reviews: Great Compressor!! - I use this compressor in a wood shop and it provides enough air pressure for all my needs. The output pressure valve is convenient and easy to use so you don't have to spend a lot of time trying to set the proper air pressure for the tool you are using. All in all, this is a great compressor that can handle a large variety of jobs. Be sure to read manual before operating the machine it offers very good advice that should be followed. Great Compressor for Average Woodworker - It seems like it's just what I wanted since I need something that is an all-around machine. |
| 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: What a great machine! - |
| 2 HP 14.1 Amp Electric Master Series Compressor | Emglo M800-HC4V | |
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by Emglo One-year warranty Features 1/4 NPT soft seat drain valve Rugged cast-iron cylinder provides maximum durability Integrated high-profile panel houses regulator gauges and universal quick couplers Powerful 2-horsepower electric motor delivers 3.8 cfm at 125 psifound in M800-HC4V's reviews: "THE MACHINE" - THE EMGLO M800 IS THE AIR COMPRESSOR "MACHINE"TO HAVE.EASY READ DIALS,FAIRLY QUITE WHEN ITS RUNNING.DONT EVEN THINK TWICE THIS IS THE MACHINE TO HAVE. Master Series - 2001 Model - I recently purchased the Master Series model 800 as my first compressor. It is an awesome machine. This is a great compressor I would recommend to anyone. Handy little machine! - Because the fittings use air pressure to seal themselves, you can pull the line right out of the fitting when there is no pressure in the tanks. |