Thinking of the Ridgid 6 gallon. Any advice ?
Looking for a pancake air compressor
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I bought this a few years ago. No complaints.
BOSTITCH Air Compressor Combo Kit, 2-Tool (BTFP2KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UHNM1T...abc_R07P9MFEAV2HXHFPSR4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
BOSTITCH Air Compressor Combo Kit, 2-Tool (BTFP2KIT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UHNM1T...abc_R07P9MFEAV2HXHFPSR4M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have that compressor. about 3 years, its been great so far.
Dunno about the Ridgid, but the linked Bostitch has worked fine for me, in limited usage. I got the same one with three guns for $199 last year.
I am pretty sure a single company (Stanley/Black & Decker maybe) makes the Bostitch, Craftsman, and Porter Cable compressors which all look exactly the same with different color schemes.
I am pretty sure a single company (Stanley/Black & Decker maybe) makes the Bostitch, Craftsman, and Porter Cable compressors which all look exactly the same with different color schemes.
Out of curiosity , what is its Main intended use?
(edit: Just re-read and saw @Rand question/response……mods, delete if appropriate.)
I have a shop compressor and had a cheap Canadian tire 2 gallon compressor that I worked to death over 10 years, running brad nail guns, filling tires I even ran a roof shingle nailer on a small roof, but for that it was running constantly.
Just need something a bit bigger and portable. The Ridgid is 68 dbl, 150 psi, has 3 year warranty and is only $139 can which makes it the least expensive in it's class (around here)
Just need something a bit bigger and portable. The Ridgid is 68 dbl, 150 psi, has 3 year warranty and is only $139 can which makes it the least expensive in it's class (around here)
What about the Porter Cable one?
Its about 100 bucks or so. Also built in the USA if that is important
Its about 100 bucks or so. Also built in the USA if that is important
Up here the Porta Cable costs $100 can more the spec is about the same, it is a little bit slower to pressure and a little bit noisier.
but basically they seem the same.
but basically they seem the same.
When I Googled I got this:
Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.
Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.
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For this type of use, I'd recommend anything with a California Air Tools style oil-less compressor on it. They are unbelievably quiet, while still offering decent flow and pressure.
I did consider CAT but for me the style is not as I would like it, in that, if it is in a house I don’t want to drag it across the floor on possibly dirty wheels.
if outside, the noise is not much of an issue. The smaller units are too small (in capacity) which is why I am favouring Pancake.
if outside, the noise is not much of an issue. The smaller units are too small (in capacity) which is why I am favouring Pancake.
For anyone interested, I stripped down the old Canadian Tire compressor. This was bottom of the line, they were often on sale for $50 can.
The motor died when the brushes wore out, and took out the commutator. The motor windings are epoxy embedded at the connections.
The pump body shows no sign of wear at all, nor the piston. there was a little graphite like dust in the pump casing.
I was quite impressed.
The motor died when the brushes wore out, and took out the commutator. The motor windings are epoxy embedded at the connections.
The pump body shows no sign of wear at all, nor the piston. there was a little graphite like dust in the pump casing.
I was quite impressed.
Not a bad price on this unit gets pretty good reviews.
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...-hand-carry-jobsite-air-compressor-56829.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...-hand-carry-jobsite-air-compressor-56829.html
My brother bought me a Craftsman one last year for Christmas. I keep it in my barn. Seems to do decent. Runs my Aircat 1150 impact if I’m patient too.
It dances all over the floor while running though. Not sure if this is normal or not.
It dances all over the floor while running though. Not sure if this is normal or not.
I have used the Ridgid for a few jobs now, and think it will work for me quite nicely. It is noisier than my old 1 gall compressor, but the capacity and recovery time is very good.
For what amounted to $110 in use it seems to be a good deal. I have registered for warranty, I am still not sure if there is lifetime service on this.
For what amounted to $110 in use it seems to be a good deal. I have registered for warranty, I am still not sure if there is lifetime service on this.
I recently saw the ridgid small compressor is belt driven. That seems like a plus in my book. I’d assume the pump is lower rpm than direct drive and should help isolate vibration somewhat.
I’d say it’s the best pancake (oil less)style. Not sure about the “quiet” designs.
I still prefer oil type for longevity.
That’s the one I have. So far I’ve only used it for filling tires and other light duty stuff but I’m happy with it.
Is Craigslist broken?
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