Air compressor suggestions...?

[tyler_fitz 10+ year member]

I'm in the market for an air compressor. My budget is about $300, maybe more if it comes with some decent tools. I won't be powering any heavy duty tools with it, just nailers, maybe an air sander. I'd like for it to be available at sears, lowes, or home depot, i don't want to have to order this thing.

anyone know of any good deals or anything?

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[ArrizX 10+ year member]

one at walmart would work for you for those kinda tools.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

I'm in the market for an air compressor. My budget is about $300, maybe more if it comes with some decent tools. I won't be powering any heavy duty tools with it, just nailers, maybe an air sander. I'd like for it to be available at sears, lowes, or home depot, i don't want to have to order this thing.
anyone know of any good deals or anything?

what kind of air sander? some of them use alot of air. Nailers just need a compressor to hit like 100lbs, unless you are stapling the hell out of something back to back to back. I've sanders that use as much as 9cfm of air and that needs a pretty big compressor to keep up

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

There was a really nice dewalt at sears for 300 bucks. I liked it.

I'm looking to buy one come this summer.

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

i hope people realize I was exaggerating.

 

[siacarman 10+ year member]

craftsman upright...love mine

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

There was a really nice dewalt at sears for 300 bucks. I liked it.
I'm looking to buy one come this summer.

x2 Dewalt is my favorite brand, I have never had a problem with any of their tools.

 

[zins184 10+ year member]

I have a craftsman as well and no problems so far (2 years) and yes dewalts has great tools.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

just about anything that makes 100-110 pounds will work for a brad nailer...if your just making boxes or crafts or stuff, not for roofing or framing or ****.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Any sander grinder drill will require alot of cfm.If you are even planing on running one of these you will need at least a 30gal with probably a 5-6 hp motor to get you the volume you need.If you are just doing some nailing and other misc. things you could get a smell 3-4 gal.

 

[siacarman 10+ year member]

my dad has a craftsman that is every bit of 15 years old...still no problems

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

Go shopping.

Look at the cfm ratings of the tools you want to use.

Spraying type things are rated at 40psi, and most of the serious tools (nailers, wrenches, sanders) are rated at 80 psi. So when you go look at a compressor make sure that the 80psi cfm rating on the compressor is close (or greater than) that which you will require.

 

[Decado2 10+ year member]

I need one to blow out gaps and put air in my tire. Any cheap ones out there that will fit my needs?

 

[I6pwr 10+ year member]

Get a quiet one.

The single-stage compressors for low-CFM usage like nailers etc....really drive ya nuts when you try to use a ratchet, inflate tires, etc, sounds like a lawnmower. There are a few belt-drive single stages that are quiet, but you will thoroughly enjoy the quietness of a belt driven compressor...take a look at the Kobalt's at Lowes or even the Craftsmans...search around and you will thank yourself later.

Once you have a decent compressor, you WILL add to it, and the added CFM is a plus.

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

i thought air compressors were much more expensive?

even though i guess i only look at ones in the 3000-4500 psi range....

What the hell do you need that for?

 

[WrenchGuy 10+ year member]

Maybe he has a raft! A big one! Or a hoist.

 

[dannyz122001 10+ year member]

i was actually in the market for one around the same price range about a year ago. i ended up getting the husky 33? gal from HD. i looked at craftsmen and all but just ended up getting the husky because i didnt have to order it.

got it about a year ago for about $350 and i love it. use nailers, sanders, grinders, paint gun, cut off wheel. you name it, ive prob used it with this comp. hasnt failed me yet and has a good refill time.

a bit noisy at times, esp since its in my garage. other than that, its perfect for what i need.

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

i got mine off ebay.

shipping must have been terrible

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

I'm in the market for an air compressor. My budget is about $300, maybe more if it comes with some decent tools. I won't be powering any heavy duty tools with it, just nailers, maybe an air sander. I'd like for it to be available at sears, lowes, or home depot, i don't want to have to order this thing.
anyone know of any good deals or anything?

Just so you know, you won't be able to operate air sanders with a $300 compressor. Sanders, and grinders are air hogs and will empty a 20 gallon tank in less than a 90 seconds.

I have this one and it's good for impacts, ratchets, painting, and general air applications:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4B227

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

Just so you know, you won't be able to operate air sanders with a $300 compressor. Sanders, and grinders are air hogs and will empty a 20 gallon tank in less than a 90 seconds.
I have this one and it's good for impacts, ratchets, painting, and general air applications:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4B227

Then you have to wait for about how long?