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Old 03-29-2019, 03:15 PM  
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EEBS: Question about compressors and nail guns
So, some early evening BS question for youz...

I'm looking for a small little pancake compressor and a nail gun. First off, can those little things run a decent size nail gun? And does anyone have any recommendations for the compressor or nail gun.

There are tons of companies that make the compressors, in particular. Bostitch, Porter & Cable, etc.. people I don't generally buy tools from.

Would love some voice of experience before I drop a couple hundred dineros.
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:35 PM   #2
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The pancake compressors are good for finish nailers, but won't work well for framing. Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a good compressor.

I'm a big fan of Dewalt
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:36 PM   #3
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I have three nail guns, thanks to a thread a long time ago on here. Mine are Senco I believe.

What do you want to do with your nail gun? Framing? Finishing? Trim?


I bought a cheap little $75 compressor at Sears that keeps up with them just fine.
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:41 PM   #4
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I bought one of those little pancake compressors a few years back. Bostitch. It came with three nail guns with the largest that shoots a 16 guage nail up to 2 1/2" long. I've been using it tons the last 3 weeks. I had to replace 9 windows and trim them out and it's absolutely great. Best investment ever next to my Kimber 1911.
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:42 PM   #5
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If it's inside trim you're doing, skip the compressor and buy a lithium ion battery nail gun from DeWalt. No hoses or compressor noise to worry about.
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:46 PM   #6
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The nail gun is for light construction mostly... siding and flooring on toolsheds, etc.. So a fairly heavy duty framing nail gun?

I have no electricity on my property yet, so this is in conjunction with a generator. So, being fairly portable and light is a bonus. My workshop (which I am finally starting to get quotes on from builders) will have a separate closet for a 100 gallon compressor.. but I assume this would be useful moving forward for portability.
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Old 03-29-2019, 03:52 PM   #7
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The pancake compressors are good for finish nailers, but won't work well for framing. Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a good compressor.

I'm a big fan of Dewalt
Really? That would be disappointing, I must say... was hoping for portability.
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I bought one of those little pancake compressors a few years back. Bostitch. It came with three nail guns with the largest that shoots a 16 guage nail up to 2 1/2" long. I've been using it tons the last 3 weeks. I had to replace 9 windows and trim them out and it's absolutely great. Best investment ever next to my Kimber 1911.
Are the nail guns Bostitch as well?
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I have a 20 gallon (roughly) IR Compressor on Wheels that's fairly portable. It's easy to wheel around at least. It runs all of my air tools just fine. It will bog with Cut-Off tools and my die grinder, but it will still run them.
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Are the nail guns Bostitch as well?
Yep, it all came together in one box I bought at Lowes for around $260
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The nail gun is for light construction mostly... siding and flooring on toolsheds, etc.. So a fairly heavy duty framing nail gun?

I have no electricity on my property yet, so this is in conjunction with a generator. So, being fairly portable and light is a bonus. My workshop (which I am finally starting to get quotes on from builders) will have a separate closet for a 100 gallon compressor.. but I assume this would be useful moving forward for portability.
This is what you need, friend.



Do your work, then throw it in the back of your pickup when your farm gets up and running and you get your shop unit installed. I welded a bar between the handlebars and mounted a hose reel to it.

Pretty invaluable on my farm (IMO at least)


This is where I got it, but I imagine you can get one closer. Just make damn sure it has a Honda motor. Everything else is hot garbage. Especially Bolts and Scrapiron (Briggs and Stratton).
https://www.ncaircompressors.com/gas-portables.html
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This is what you need, friend.



Do your work, then throw it in the back of your pickup when your farm gets up and running and you get your shop unit installed. I welded a bar between the handlebars and mounted a hose reel to it.

Pretty invaluable on my farm (IMO at least)


This is where I got it, but I imagine you can get one closer. Just make damn sure it has a Honda motor. Everything else is hot garbage. Especially Bolts and Scrapiron (Briggs and Stratton).
https://www.ncaircompressors.com/gas-portables.html
This. And the reel idea is genius
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Make sure you keep the attack short otherwise your tone will sounds squished.


Oh... wrong compressor thread...sorry
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We run 3 of these putting in wood floor and trim. They take a shitload of non-stop abuse and keep going. It has a bunch of capacity and plenty power to recharge quickly.

We put a splitter on one of the outlets and it handled 3 15 gauge floor staplers without breaking a sweat

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Old 03-29-2019, 06:36 PM   #15
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Oh, no power? What Buehler said.
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