Sorry to bug everyone again but I found this compressor at ......harbor freight :-/
I appreciate the responses to the one at HD and the replies have me 2nd guessing myself.
We would like to make a one time purchase for a compressor for framing, stapler, brad, and etc..
Central Pneumatic
4 GALLON, 115 PSI PANCAKE COMPRESSOR
Low profile stability on rooftops. Excellent for contractors and roofers. Includes pressure switch on @ 80 PSI and pressure switch unloader @ 115 PSI.
* 1-3/4 HP rated motor
* Air delivery: 5.2 SCFM @ 40 PSI; 4.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI
* Oil lubrication
Motor:115V, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM; Weight: 51 lbs.
ITEM 38898-7VGA
ON SALE
$89.99
First never put a air compressor on a roof you are asking for trouble. get a longer air hose. its bad enough to drop a gun off a roof thank about droping a compresser off!
Second i bought a compress from Harbor Freight returned it because i could not set the pressure and it would cut off at 80psi had to wait a week for another to come it and it did the same thing took it back got my money back went to home depot an got a porter cable pancake compressor never had any trouble with it build a house, shed, small workshop, an more things that i can thank of go with a name brand porter cable,senco make good ones it will save you lots of headaches later.
Robert
I agree with Robert. I've owned a number of air compressors. Some pretty large ... belt drive, multi-cylinder, cast iron, stationary units. Energy wasters for most needs.
When I think "air compressors" now ... its the small lightweight oilfree units. Maybe they don't last as long ... I don't know, I've never worn one out. The last one I had (for years) got stolen. Hoping I get one under the tree this year.
Oilfree air is absolutely best for painting and for tire inflation. Oil in compressed air has been found to contribute to tire blow-outs.
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See last post for a compressor package deal.
I have the dual tank compressor from Harbor Freight. I've had it for several years and use it infrequently to power a brad nailer. It cost $99 and works fine. If I needed a compressor for daily use, I would go for the Porter Cable or similar brand. For sporadic use I think the Harbor Freight or other inexpensive brands work fine.
Mark