What kind of compressor should I get? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T18:50:26Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-compressor-should-i-get?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A383264&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Jeff - That's kind of a di…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-01:2900167:Comment:3908272012-01-01T19:16:30.021ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Jeff - That's kind of a difficult question. You either need to match the sprayer to the compressor or the compressor to the sprayer. What I would suggest is you find a gun you think you may want and get the air consumption speds off of it. It will show up as a <a href="mailto:XXCFM@XXpsi">XXCFM@XXpsi</a> type of number. Only when you get those numbers will you, or anyone else, be able to determine if a given compressor will work or not. If the compressor output is high enough, the size of…</p>
<p>Hi Jeff - That's kind of a difficult question. You either need to match the sprayer to the compressor or the compressor to the sprayer. What I would suggest is you find a gun you think you may want and get the air consumption speds off of it. It will show up as a <a href="mailto:XXCFM@XXpsi">XXCFM@XXpsi</a> type of number. Only when you get those numbers will you, or anyone else, be able to determine if a given compressor will work or not. If the compressor output is high enough, the size of tank is immaterial. Otherwise, it will only determine how long it will take from a full charge to when the compressor comes on. Incidentally, the HVLP guns you indicate are actually HVLP <em>conversion </em> guns. A bona fide HVLP system is turbine powered and needs no compressor.</p>
<p><br/><cite>Jeff Wert said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-compressor-should-i-get?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A390897&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment390820"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am also in the market for a compressor. I want to purchase one that will allow me to use an HLVP sprayer for small jobs like cabinets, bookcases, shelves etc as well as pneumatic nailers. I was just at Home Depot and received conflicting advice(paint department and tool department) on how large the compressor needs to be. Do I truly need a 30 gallon tank to spray furniture or will one of the smaller dual tank models be fine? Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.</p>
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</blockquote> Have you tried using and HLVP…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-01:2900167:Comment:3908972012-01-01T18:24:38.017ZJeff Werthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffWert
<p>Have you tried using and HLVP sprayer with your twin stack?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>handyman_20772 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-compressor-should-i-get?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A383361&page=2#2900167Comment384490"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Currently I have a Rigid twin stack and a Husky pancake, the twin stack will run up to 6 finish nailers at once or 2 framing nailers. It's mainly for contractors, the Husky is ok for a finish…</p>
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<p>Have you tried using and HLVP sprayer with your twin stack?<br/> <br/> <cite>handyman_20772 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-compressor-should-i-get?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A383361&page=2#2900167Comment384490"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Currently I have a Rigid twin stack and a Husky pancake, the twin stack will run up to 6 finish nailers at once or 2 framing nailers. It's mainly for contractors, the Husky is ok for a finish nailer or a framing nailer as long as your not doing rapid fire...whatever you choose just make sure it will hold up to what your doing now and can be still used in the future if you ever decide on expanding your tools.</p>
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</blockquote> I am also in the market for a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-01-01:2900167:Comment:3908202012-01-01T18:23:42.334ZJeff Werthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffWert
<p>I am also in the market for a compressor. I want to purchase one that will allow me to use an HLVP sprayer for small jobs like cabinets, bookcases, shelves etc as well as pneumatic nailers. I was just at Home Depot and received conflicting advice(paint department and tool department) on how large the compressor needs to be. Do I truly need a 30 gallon tank to spray furniture or will one of the smaller dual tank models be fine? Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I am also in the market for a compressor. I want to purchase one that will allow me to use an HLVP sprayer for small jobs like cabinets, bookcases, shelves etc as well as pneumatic nailers. I was just at Home Depot and received conflicting advice(paint department and tool department) on how large the compressor needs to be. Do I truly need a 30 gallon tank to spray furniture or will one of the smaller dual tank models be fine? Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.</p> Here is an alternative to a c…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-14:2900167:Comment:3844972011-12-14T21:24:25.872ZRick T Colehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RickTCole
<p>Here is an alternative to a compressor, If you are only going to use it for a single pin nailer around the home you might consider one of these. Its called a JacPac its portable light no cords quiet and reasonably priced. Here is a link to take a look. …</p>
<p>Here is an alternative to a compressor, If you are only going to use it for a single pin nailer around the home you might consider one of these. Its called a JacPac its portable light no cords quiet and reasonably priced. Here is a link to take a look. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=11B01.01&SID=W6061002&creative=%7Bcreative%7D&EID=Garrett+Wade&gclid=CIuoobq-gq0CFcYKKgoduX-wRw" target="_blank">http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=11B01.01&SID=W6061002...</a></p> Currently I have a Rigid twin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-14:2900167:Comment:3844902011-12-14T15:57:29.003Zhandyman_20772https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/handyman20772
<p>Currently I have a Rigid twin stack and a Husky pancake, the twin stack will run up to 6 finish nailers at once or 2 framing nailers. It's mainly for contractors, the Husky is ok for a finish nailer or a framing nailer as long as your not doing rapid fire...whatever you choose just make sure it will hold up to what your doing now and can be still used in the future if you ever decide on expanding your tools.</p>
<p>Currently I have a Rigid twin stack and a Husky pancake, the twin stack will run up to 6 finish nailers at once or 2 framing nailers. It's mainly for contractors, the Husky is ok for a finish nailer or a framing nailer as long as your not doing rapid fire...whatever you choose just make sure it will hold up to what your doing now and can be still used in the future if you ever decide on expanding your tools.</p> I believe this to be a much m…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-08:2900167:Comment:3837992011-12-08T16:07:02.776ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>I believe this to be a much more informative article.</p>
<p><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=size-air-compressor-home-jobs">http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=size-air-compressor-home-jobs</a></p>
<p>It's a link off of Ken's, but has a much better description.<br></br><br></br><cite>Ken Darga said:…</cite></p>
<p>I believe this to be a much more informative article.</p>
<p><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=size-air-compressor-home-jobs">http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=size-air-compressor-home-jobs</a></p>
<p>It's a link off of Ken's, but has a much better description.<br/><br/><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-compressor-should-i-get?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A383916&x=1#2900167Comment383916"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=8971021" rel="nofollow">http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerView...</a></p>
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</blockquote> http://askville.amazon.com/si…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-08:2900167:Comment:3839162011-12-08T13:26:02.092ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=8971021">http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=8971021</a></p>
<p><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=8971021">http://askville.amazon.com/size-air-compressor-home-jobs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=8971021</a></p> I have a PC portable that wou…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-08:2900167:Comment:3836802011-12-08T05:02:24.599ZJoe Gibbonshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JoeGibbons
<p>I have a PC portable that would handle brad, finish and framing nailers. For impact, die grinders and cut-offs I use a larger Rigid unit.</p>
<p>I also use a CO2 tank when I don't want to deal with the noise of the compressor.</p>
<p>I have a PC portable that would handle brad, finish and framing nailers. For impact, die grinders and cut-offs I use a larger Rigid unit.</p>
<p>I also use a CO2 tank when I don't want to deal with the noise of the compressor.</p> Thanks to everyone for your t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-08:2900167:Comment:3835812011-12-08T03:23:15.826ZJason Eurehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JasonEure
<p>Thanks to everyone for your thoughts. Some great ideas.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for your thoughts. Some great ideas.</p> Jason, if you looking for a b…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-08:2900167:Comment:3835762011-12-08T01:54:02.964ZRichard Sandshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RichardSands
<p>Jason, if you looking for a brad nailer for home use for trim, mouldings, etc., as I was, here is a great deal on a set of 3 air nailers and an air stapler at Home Depot: </p>
<p>Husky Finishing Trim Nailer Combo Kit 4-Pieces Model #HDU4PTK SKU # 462135 @ $99.00 with 90-day return and 2-year warranty! I bought it. It's a current special and some stores may be sold out or close to it.…</p>
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<p>Jason, if you looking for a brad nailer for home use for trim, mouldings, etc., as I was, here is a great deal on a set of 3 air nailers and an air stapler at Home Depot: </p>
<p>Husky Finishing Trim Nailer Combo Kit 4-Pieces Model #HDU4PTK SKU # 462135 @ $99.00 with 90-day return and 2-year warranty! I bought it. It's a current special and some stores may be sold out or close to it.</p>
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