What size compressor should be used?
793626
A porter cable pancake style air compressor will work just fine also bostitch pancake,, those are about the smallest that I would use and anything bigger is just gravy
793627
I've used it on an old 8 gallon air compressor I had sitting around and a 60 gallon one, and it worked fine on both, just the 8 gallon had to replenish the air supply more often, other than that it drove the nails fine with either.
793628
I'm using this air compressor "Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor" for Nail gun. The Nail gun works perfectly.
793629
I used a 4.5 gal rigid compressor to finish my basement and never had a problem.
2029453
This will depend on how much cutting you want to do, how thick the piece is and to a lesser degree what kind of metal. I use a 2.5HP single stage compressor and it is a bit overkill for my needs. I make cuts that are less then a foot long and in 1/4 inch or less steel. Your mileage may very.
862681
The small pancake compressors are intended for this type of use. You may want to consider investing in a larger compressor if you want to add higher demand tools like paint sprayers or impact wrenches in the future.
474257
Most compressors should handle the job. Portable "pancake" styles on up to large commercial units. Just don't try to use a car battery powered inflator. Obviously the smaller compressors are not as efficient as the larger ones.
265956
The manual recommends 90-120 psi. I run ln the mlddle of that range with a 7 1/2 horse-80 gal. compressor which is way more than necessary. A 3 to 5 horse would do fine. The spec sheet l is available at Hobart's website as a free download.
1354180
You do need a compressor, but a small one will be fine. I have a 1-gallon compressor, which could drive this thing all day. (Not literally, but it has more than enough reserve for the rate at which I'd be stapling.)
1658176
Any air compressor that will provide 100 PSI will work. The Porter Cable 'paddy pan' compressors, commonly carried in Home Depot & other big box stores are portable & reasonably priced.
1596845
You need to determine your amp draw on the equipment. Remember that start-up amp on most compressors will be almost time and a half the normal running usage amps.
1203801
I bought a 110 psi compressor with a 2 liter tank. Works like a dream. Make sure to have tight hose connections because they can and will seperate due to the high pressure.
1499698
I have used this compressor with a finish nailer on a small home improvement project and it worked fine. I would not use for any big projects or with tools that require a lot of air.
1894253
For the first time/ new to the trade person this is a good question. " they assume we all know a air compressor is needed. that being said I would visit you tube and do your homework. all your questions should be answered there. its what helped me a great deal. pay special attention to the cutting heads and consumables. the more you know the longer they last. also study what kind of regulator you may want. this one works for a short time but you get what you pay for. good luck have fun.
983800
It uses very low PSI 25-35 depending on your needs. I have a similar compressor and it is more then adequate. It is very easy to clean and does excellent work.
1347035
I think you would need more like 50+ PSI and a fairly large amount of air, like a huge compressor that can sustain constant running. But for the money this item is well worth it.
929289
It depends on how big of pieces your are going to be spraying. i.e. how much continuous use the gun will see. The biggest issue with smaller compressors is running out of air. Once that starts happening the performance will go down and you will not be happy with the results. It also depends on what you will be spraying. If you are going for an automotive finish on big pieces you would probably want a bigger compressor to keep up with the demands.
862680
Any compressor that is 100 to 120 psi. The bigger the compressor the less it runs and hold the psi to keep it going . I use a pancake compressor it works fine. I have used it on Hardwood flooring and works fine.
537642
Minimum compressor needed would be 3hp. And even at that the amount of pressure put out at compressor is more important. If spraying alot, you will burn out anything less than 3hp.
381513
First you have to measure the compressor then check out with brinmar if they have available size for your compressor.