on site comressor

[byhammerandhand]

This came into my inbox today.   Might be a good choice if someone's looking for a portable on-site compressor.  On clearance, so supplies limited.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0229519?utm_source=knotice&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email

Fastenal seems to have stores in most towns.     No association with them other than as a customer, yada, yada.

[Darren Henry]

that is  more compressor than I use. At 45 pounds "portable" is a relative term where I'm the size of small jockey,out of shape, and have done a number on my back a couple of weeks ago. The one I use is  more like 25 pounds and by the time you get into a second story walk up that hand operated T-50 in my tool bag is starting look pretty good LOL.

[SteveA]

Have you thought about a Duo Fast for on site work ? The best corded electric gun I've used -
SA

[byhammerandhand]

My EDC  ("Every Day Compressor") is a Maxus.  It has aluminum tanks that mean two things:
- Very lightweight, about 24 pounds *
- Tank does not rust and shed out rusty water



* I have still not figured out how I can get 110 pounds of air in there and it still only weighs 24 pounds.

[baileyuph]

Have you thought about a Duo Fast for on site work ? The best corded electric gun I've used -
SA

Along with Steve, I too have the newer Duo-Fast electric, strickly for out of the shop needs.  I have found the newer electric to be stronger than the first I had.  In shop use, have two air systems.

The advantage of the portable air for out of shop use would be for air nailing or driving something other than a stapler - everyone's requirement would be expected to vary.

Doyle

[byhammerandhand]

I watched eBay for about a year for a DuoFast.   Seems like most of them were beat to death by carpet installers tacking down padding.

As mentioned, I carry a compressor because I use it for
- upholstery stapler
- brad nailer
- micro pinner
- narrow crown stapler
- air brush

I also have a finish nailer, but don't carry it unless I predict a need for it.
This compressor is a bit too small for my spray guns, blow guns, and pneumatic wrench that I use in the shop, too.

But then again, I do lots of things other than stapling upholstery.

[Geech]

For what it's worth I purchased one of these compressors in 2010. 

While it is a touch heavy to lug around every day, the noise level is amazingly low.  I used it mostly as a stationary compressor inside an 20' enclosed trailer for nearly two years, averaging 2 days of use in a week I imagine.  It's since been retired to hobby use around the home now that I was pulled back into my former industry, but it still functions flawlessly.  I would buy another one today to have as a backup / replacement if my business was still operational. 

As an FYI - when I went to find another one for a friend in January of 2013 and learned it was discontinued according to the online seller I purchased mine from.   I confirmed it at the time from the manufacturer's site as well.  As a result, I'm wondering how old units they're selling are - I thought that was worth mentioning.  If you find one in stock at a nearby store, this bit of info might be worth an in-store discussion to talk about a even better price. 

Greg