Air compressor service truck - Makita MAC500, Porter-Cable CPF23400S, Porter-Cable CPL6025, Emglo MG8HGA-8P, Porter-Cable CFFC350A, Porter-Cable CPF6025VP

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*1.5 HP, 2-1/2 Gallon, "Hot Dog" Oil-less Air* Compressor \| Makita MAC500**
	$346.00 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 work found in MAC500's reviews: moter is a bust ! - I thought that I had finally found the perfect compressor for a trim carpenter. Here was a light compressor from a company that I thought sold only quality products. It has a small footprint and is very light and it delivers a decent amount of air. I thought that I had purchased a defective unit, so just bring it in for service . While walking back to the service desk I saw on the counter what was left of a MAC500. The service tech informed me that Makita buys the moter for this unit from another company, and it is junk! So it cost me $60 for labor to fix a 3 month old compressor. He suggested the same fix as the counter top unit for the next repair.
*3 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor* \| Porter-Cable CPF23400S**
	$466.00 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 PSI found in CPF23400S's reviews: Don't know yet - I spoke with the owner of the company, Kim Allen, and he said that I would need to have it repaired under the warranty. After several calls to the toll-free number in the manual to the factory, I was put in touch with a repair facility an hour away and was told they don't stock the part but could order it and get it back to me in a few days. This whole situation did not sound like the legendary customer service Porter Cable is known for. I contacted Porter Cable customer service and was told there is no reason why Kimco should not replace the unit - in fact, the very helpful customer service rep even explained that Porter Cable would pick up the return shipping costs. Hopefully, PC will come though without me spending four round trip hours and a week without a compressor. Frustrated with the technical assistance - I received my compressor and unpack it. So, I went to my computer and by internet, on Porter Cable website, I found a authorized service center close to my house (Willie's Small Engine - Pompano Beach, FL). I went there with the compressor and they took it and said to leave it there for one day, and on the next day they should call me to pick it up. Ohhh! Come on!!! I can't believe that! The most common and cheap part of a compressor they don't have in stock!? Is that kind of technical assistance we have from Porter Cable when we just buy a brand new compressor and need it working??? I think I should send it back and bought another from another company, because, now, I'm just waiting and I can't do my job.

*6 HP, 25-Gallon Oil Lube Compressor* \| Porter-Cable CPL6025**
	$504.99 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 supply found in CPL6025's reviews: WARNING - Amazon's "free" shipping SUCKS! - " This means YOU will be responsible for getting the item OFF THE TRUCK* when it is delivered to your home. And yes, the truck will not have a lift gate--that costs more.*
*8 HP Wheelbarrow Compressor* \| Emglo MG8HGA-8P**
	$1,877.00 by Emglo Enclosed steel belt guard Four-cylinder cast-iron pump 1/4 npt soft-seat drain valve Bullwhip idle control Integrated control panel found in MG8HGA-8P's reviews: On The Job MUST! - This Compressor is the standard on all the job sites I have been on. Tossed around, pushed off a truck, even run over by a truck. I've seen this compressor survive some serious blows (pardon the pun). Emglo is the way to go with compressors.
Clipped Head Framer Combo Kit \| Porter-Cable CFFC350A
	$529.99 by Porter-Cable Includes 1 year limited warranty on parts and accessories Kit includes: nailer, high pressure side stack compressor with console, 50' air hose (60250), fittings (60401 & 60405), and Teflon tape 150 PSI tank pressure 3 HP (peak) and 4 gallon side stack style tank 2"- to 3-1/2" x .113- to .131", 32-340 clipped head paper tape collated stick nails found in CFFC350A's reviews: Excellent Customer Service - In the long run the price came out the same but I got myself a Delta 10" tablesaw, 16' extension ladder(fiberglass), and this framing gun compressor kit. 9th and after opening the box I noticed the compressor was damaged. I'd recommend this compressor and framing gun to any DIY person. Also, A+ service from Amazon on handling my damaged product and having a replacement to me in such a fast time.
*6 HP, 25-Gallon Oilless Vertical Air* Compressor \| Porter-Cable CPF6025VP**
	$449.99 by Porter-Cable One-year warranty Provides 8.3 SCFM at 40 PSI and 5.8 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 supply found in CPF6025VP's reviews: *Some problems, poor service* policy, impressive specs - Be warned, the Porter Cable service policy as stated in the manual is essentially: Don't return a defective unit to the retailer. Call Porter Cable to find the nearest service center. You pay the shipping(not cheap on a 130 pound compressor). Last Porter Cable Tool I Purchase - They said I have to take it to a certain nearest service center which happens to be a 4 hr drive from where I live. So, I ended up driving to the nearest town today to buy a new compressor of a different brand. Pretty darn poor service. What do I expect you might ask? I expect them to let me take the brand new thing to any near by place that can fix it and have the bill sent to them! I have purchased a lot of Porter Cable tools while building this house but that compressor** was the last one!.