Air Compressors

[MrCow]

I'm looking for an air compressor that can do many things but doesnt have to be heavy duty. 100 bucks is the top I can spend. Help plz kthx
the less maintenance the better

[MrCow]

I'm looking for an air compressor that can do many things but doesnt have to be heavy duty. 100 bucks is the top I can spend. Help plz kthx
the less maintenance the better

[Glitch]

At the office we just bought one from lowes. It's wall mountable and perfect size for about anything you would need.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=131411-1126-FP2051&lpage=none

[Glitch]

At the office we just bought one from lowes. It's wall mountable and perfect size for about anything you would need.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=131411-1126-FP2051&lpage=none

[MrCow]

Theres one on home depot that has less psi, 100 max, but is only 80 bucks. Anyone else?

[MrCow]

Theres one on home depot that has less psi, 100 max, but is only 80 bucks. Anyone else?

[Eckels]

what do you plan on doing with it? that really determines what you need.

[Eckels]

what do you plan on doing with it? that really determines what you need.

[MrCow]

i want it to be able to handle a nail gun, for future use, but as of now its normal everyday cleaning computers blowing up tires. I want to invest somewhat ot make sure it can handle some tools.

[MrCow]

i want it to be able to handle a nail gun, for future use, but as of now its normal everyday cleaning computers blowing up tires. I want to invest somewhat ot make sure it can handle some tools.

[Eckels]

a framing nail gun, a finish nailer, or a brad nailer?

for a framing nailer or roof coil nailer, you're going to want something at least 3hp, with about a 5gal tank. That's AT LEAST. You'd be much better off with a hotdog compressor, with a higher horsepower tank than a pancake compressor with the same.

For a Full size finish nailer, 6-10d finish nails, you'll want a similar compressor to a framing nailer.

for a simple brad nailer, (15-18ga strip nails) a 3 gallon tank with a 1-2 hp motor would be sufficient, although it's always much easier if you have a bigger tank, with a faster motor.

Think of it this way: The larger the tank the more compression it can hold.
The more powerful the motor, the faster it can recharge.

And finally, just about any compressor available, tankless or otherwise, is suitable for inflating tires.

[Eckels]

a framing nail gun, a finish nailer, or a brad nailer?

for a framing nailer or roof coil nailer, you're going to want something at least 3hp, with about a 5gal tank. That's AT LEAST. You'd be much better off with a hotdog compressor, with a higher horsepower tank than a pancake compressor with the same.

For a Full size finish nailer, 6-10d finish nails, you'll want a similar compressor to a framing nailer.

for a simple brad nailer, (15-18ga strip nails) a 3 gallon tank with a 1-2 hp motor would be sufficient, although it's always much easier if you have a bigger tank, with a faster motor.

Think of it this way: The larger the tank the more compression it can hold.
The more powerful the motor, the faster it can recharge.

And finally, just about any compressor available, tankless or otherwise, is suitable for inflating tires.

[MrCow]

Yea I knew the last part, Just didnt know how much was needed for any use of a nail gun. Thanks Eckels I appreciate it.

[MrCow]

Yea I knew the last part, Just didnt know how much was needed for any use of a nail gun. Thanks Eckels I appreciate it.