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2 HP Oil-less Air Compressor | Makita MAC2200
Makita MAC2200
$558.00
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 industry

found 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
Bostitch CPACK200
$560.00
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 nailer

found 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. (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).
Shipping seems to be a problem - I received my nailer/compressor combo today. The foot rest on the end of the compressor tank was bent.

2-1/2" Finish Nailer/Compressor Combo Pack | Porter-Cable CFFN250A
Porter-Cable CFFN250A
$590.00
by Porter-Cable

One-Year Warranty/30-Day Performance Certification
Oil-free compressor can operate on slopes without risk of leaks
Rugged, top load magazine for easy reloading
Depth-of-drive adjustment to match nail depth to the application
Quick release nosepiece for easy clearing of jams

found in CFFN250A's reviews:
PORTER CABLE NAILED THIS ONE - LOVE THIS COMBO! ITS VERY PORTABLE, HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX AND FIRE IT UP. THE GUN HAS NEVER JAMMED, IT IS VERY EASY TO CONTROL THE DEPTH OF THE NAIL EITHER FROM THE ADJUSTMENT ON THE GUN OR THE REGULATOR ON THE COMPRESSOR. THE COMPRESSOR ALWAYS HAS SUFFICIENT AIR. IF THIS BOTHERS YOU GET A LONGER AIR HOSE AND KEEP THE UNIT OUTSIDE. THIS COMPRESSOR SHOULD FIRE A FRAMING NAILER AS WELL, BUT IT WILL RUN MORE OFTEN.
Good buy not very portable with NO handle. - Both the compressor and the nailer work at least as well as advertised. The only place to grab is the plastic cover over the compressor pump, and that appears never to have been intended for use as a handle.
5.5-Horsepower, 8-Gallon Gas Powered Air Compressor | Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W
Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W
$816.99
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 air

found 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.
2-1/2" 16 Gauge Finish Nailer/Compressor Combo Pack | Porter-Cable CFFN250S
Porter-Cable CFFN250S
$590.00
by Porter-Cable

1 year limited warranty
Complete kit with quick-connects, 25' 300 psi air hose, thread sealing tape, nailer case, and wrenches
Oil-free compressor produces 3.7 scfm at 40 psi and 2.7 scfm at 90 psi
Nailer features cushion grip, depth of drive, piston catch, quick-release nosepiece, and directional exhaust
Professional nailer shoots 3/4" to 2-1/2" 16 gauge finish nails

found in CFFN250S's reviews:
A nice tidy package! - I guess to keep the price low, Porter-Cable outfitted this kit with their 135 psi pancake compressor, rather than their 150 psi compressor which is sold with their 18 gage brad nailer kit.

The positives of the kit are;

1) The 17 piece accessory kit with the pistol grip blower,
2) The gun has a balanced and quality feel,
3) Easy to load gun,
4) Easy to clear jammed nails,
5) Shorter and more streamlined design of gun,
6) Enough power to countersink a 2-1/2" nail into red oak,
7) Portable and reasonably light-weight compressor,
8) Very good sight line of nailing surface,
9) Value purchase.

The negatives of this kit are;

1) Noisy compressor,
2) Gun does not warn user when it runs out of nails,
3) Should have provided 2-1/2" nails, rather than the 2" nails,
4) Compressor's auto on/off lever can dislodge from the switch assembly when the lever is pushed/pulled at the wrong angle,
5) Must order the free black coloured trigger separately,
6) The gun will at the odd time spall the MDF moulding surface at the nail's point of entry (which means more caulking).

3 HP, 4-Gallon Pancake Compressor | Porter-Cable CPF23400P
Porter-Cable CPF23400P
$415.00
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 time

found 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. A better choice for that kind of a work environment would be the 3HP enclosed, stacked-tank model offered by Porter Cable.
A good compressor to get you started. - I shopped extensively for a light duty compressor based on the following criteria: price, weight, and flow rating.this model comes in at about the mid-range of the portables. It features the same motor and compressor as the PC 3HP twin stack model but is $40 cheaper and about 10 pounds lighter.

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. 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.
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.
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.
Damaged Compressor due to defective design - My compressor arrived damaged due to the gauge assembly being bent during shipping resulting in the nipple to the tank splitting open. The compressor was unusable. After thinking about it for 30 seconds, I realized that this compressor can not stand up to any damage on the job and moreover may represent a situation where the gauge could unexpectedly blow out and kill/injure someone.

2-1/2 HP Electric Master Series Compressor | Emglo M990-HC4V
Emglo M990-HC4V
$660.00
by Emglo

One-year warranty
Requires 20 amp circuit breaker
Delivers 5.2 cfm at 125 psi
Powerful 2-1/2 hp electric motor

found in M990-HC4V's reviews:
Very good - with provisos - Just received my M990 compressor after my local small engine repair shop recommended it over others. Plenty of power, great pressure and set up for two air hoses right out of the box. provided excellent assistance, bottom line however is that it needed to go to the local repair shop for warranty work. Also, the unit is about at the limit of what one would reasonably call portable.
1.5 HP, 2-1/2 Gallon, "Hot Dog" Oil-less Air Compressor | Makita MAC500
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:
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.
A great portable for small jobs -

Even with these drawbacks its a great little compressor for finish carpentry.

2 HP Electric Master Series Compressor | Emglo M790-HC4V
Emglo M790-HC4V
$560.00
by Emglo

One-year warranty
Rugged cast-iron cylinder
High-profile gauge panel
Delivers 3.6 cfm at 125 psi
Powerful 2 hp electric motor

found in M790-HC4V's reviews:
Mini Sherman Tank - I love this little tank, strong, secure, quiet, well designed, and good workmanship. 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
DeWalt D55152R
$405.99
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.
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