RE: Air compressors

[firefighterjake]

I know this topic has come up in the past . . . but I've finally decided that after way too many years of dealing with my tankless air compressor which takes forever and a day to fill up any tire, inflatable, etc. and is next to useless in doing anything else that I would like to get a decent portable air compressor.

After perusing the various threads here and looking at various vendor sites I came across this . . . and would like some opinions.

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-MAC700-Big-Bore-Compressor/dp/B0001Q2VK0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Planned use would include filling up tires on the cars, trailers, etc. and perhaps running some light air tools in the future such as finish nailers, etc.

 

[semipro]

I know this topic has come up in the past . . . but I've finally decided that after way too many years of dealing with my tankless air compressor which takes forever and a day to fill up any tire, inflatable, etc. and is next to useless in doing anything else that I would like to get a decent portable air compressor.

After perusing the various threads here and looking at various vendor sites I came across this . . . and would like some opinions.

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-MAC700-Big-Bore-Compressor/dp/B0001Q2VK0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Planned use would include filling up tires on the cars, trailers, etc. and perhaps running some light air tools in the future such as finish nailers, etc.

I like it. I have had a lot of Makita tools and been impressed with every one. I like the fact that its an oil bath compressor with a cast iron cylinder. I wouldn't buy any compressor that didn't have those two features.

 

[thinkxingu]

Jake,
You're gonna go from a tankless to a 2.6 gallon? Do you think that'll be good enough? I've got the Craftsman version of this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00902725000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5 and it's ok for nailers, but it needs to refill constantly if using to blow things off, fill big tires, etc. If you're not going to actually be moving it a lot, look at something with a bigger tank, like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916642000P?prdNo=23&blockNo=23&blockType=G23 or the horizontal if you prefer--they're both very portable, but will give you more air.

S

 

[bogydave]

An air compressor is like the battery drill, how did i get along with out one.
The small portable ones come in real handy,
for the money it will be a great improvement.
You'll wonder why how you got along with out one.
For what you plan to use it for, should be fine, not a continuos duty one though
Contractors use them very hard, usually see the ridgid or dewalts on job sites with multiple air outlets.

 

[esuitt]

If I can put my 2 cents worth in here. Stay away from oil less and direct drive compressors. I had a nice 5 HP Craftsman, but when that thing would come on you could not even stay in the garage while it was running.
Find a nice built driven compressor.
I have no personal dealings with this compressor but it seems like it got good reviews.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-67847.html

 

[firefighterjake]

Ended up buying it after reading lots and lots of reviews . . . I think for my needs this should work fine since I've borrowed similarly sized pancake tank compressors in the past and was able to do everything I wanted to do with them. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

I was looking at the same one. I was lured by Makita's reputation for quietness. However, I ended up getting a Black Bull 4-gallon 2-hp compressor from Tractor Supply. It is an oiled compressor and while it is loud I'm happy with the lower cost Black Bull.

 

[EJL923]

For what you want it should be fine.

Dont plan on running any die grinders or the like off of it though. I have a 35 gallon in the garage, and a pancake for the small indoor jobs. I got the pancake for free!

 

[smokinj]

pawn shops can be a way to really up grade in size.

 

[Mmaul]

The harbor frieght compressor is the one I have, had it for four years no problems so far.

 

[Jim H.]

I have a 7 gallon craftsman that I love!