what are the air compressor requirements? Will my 5 gal pancake compressor work ?
1477106
For very short bursts it will work... to have it work continuously you will need a 10 to 20 Gal tank, but if you are doing very small projects and have some patience it will work.... Good luck.
1477107
Side of the box says 35+ gallon for "continuous use", 7-34 gallon for "intermittent use", 1-6 gallon "do not use", and 40psi min to 70psi max. Beyond that, and like most continuous run pneumatic tools, the requirements vary by performance expectations. If you have low requirements and realistic expectations, such as very small paint jobs and/or using thin paints at lower pressure, then it'll probably work. If you want to paint a house, buy/borrow a larger compressor. If it helps, here's my last project with this, painting a 14x26ft cinderblock outbuilding: On my 12 gallon (4hp, ~20 year old, mediocre worn-out condition), using heavy extra-durable exterior-grade latex + primer (not thinned) at ~60psi, it can cover about 40 sq. ft (~5x8ft) of wall before the pressure drops off noticeably, then another ~10ft with decreasing spray quality (narrower thicker spatter-y pattern) before needing to wait a few minutes for recharge. Not sure about the line pressures over that cycle, rough guesstimate maybe ~40-60psi for regular spray pattern, then ~30-40psi diminishing returns, and not usable below ~30psi. You can probably guesstimate performance by timing how long your compressor can maintain those line pressures. Final note on durability, the body is a fragile cast iron, it can last for decades or split in half on the first ~2ft drop on concrete. Hope that helps...
1894253
For the first time/ new to the trade person this is a good question. " they assume we all know a air compressor is needed. that being said I would visit you tube and do your homework. all your questions should be answered there. its what helped me a great deal. pay special attention to the cutting heads and consumables. the more you know the longer they last. also study what kind of regulator you may want. this one works for a short time but you get what you pay for. good luck have fun.
2083616
Yes it will. However because of the small volume/amount of compressed air in a pancake compressor your rate of nailing will be lower and your compressor will be running more often.
2108251
A smaller compressor would work, but if you need tons power at least a 19cfm compressor. I would recommend the aircat gun, am not too happy with the CP7748.
797991
Probably not, unless you have only a few rivets to drive. Operating my riveter at 80 - 90PSI it does well running of my 25 gal. 5 HP compressor, but I don't believe a pancake compressor would do well at keeping up beyond a few rivets at a time. A 1 HP compressor with a 7 or 10 gal. tank might do the job.
450016
I would suggest a little bigger compressor. 3gal will function but it may run more than you would like
1854088
It will work, but the LOUD compressor will come on every few nails. For a medium sized project, a 3-6 gallon tank would be better.
2213413
For typical use (spraying Cabinets ETC...) 7gal or greater is the size you "should use" I use a 7 and it just barely keeps up with my spray pace. Any size tank will work as long as your compressor can spray at a good pressure for the material you're spraying. "BUT" if you choose a small tank you will have to stop frequently to let your compressor catch up...
1658179
Just saw your more accurate question. Any compressor delivering between 60 and 100 psi will work. Another number to look for on the compressor is 4.1 to 6.9 BAR. Mikita makes a good unit.
206781
Right now I have a 50 gallon hooked up to it and occasionally I will run it a little flat. If you're only making a small cut every few minutes, you can use a small compressor. I'm not entirely qualified to answer your question but I do know that this machine will handle relatively large projects. It looks and feels cheap but we have not had any major problems with it yet. Word of advice, the bigger the compressor the better, purchase your tips and consumables now so you're not waiting on them, and protect the handle, it feels as though it can't take too many drops.
785827
I have a DeWalt Emglo 4.5 gal. 5.4 scfm compressor that will go to 200 psi in the tanks. It is on wheels and works great!
183116
I used a 4 gallons air compressor that I rented at home depot last year to blow out the 9 zones sprinkle system. The sprinkle has 1 inch diameter(instead of 3/4 '') and are quite long in a yard more than 11,000 sqf. So I guess this 3.5 gallon tank will work too. You have to stop more often and wait for the pressure raising up.
1982194
To tell you the truth, not much. I am able to use my Porter Cable pan cake compressor with a six gallon tank. Enough air to replace a front suspension, brakes and the lugs off the front tires with no sweat. Spins off bolts with ease. Its a great impact at a third of the cost of my Snap On and more power! If you have a bigger compressor, you will have no problems. I haven't bothered to pull out my 35 gallon compressor yet.
710334
No. You need something with more volume - 5+ gallons. The only pneumatic tool this will operate properly would be a brad nailer as it requires very little air.
2227414
The Gallon Capacity Of The Compressor Is Irrelevant. What You Really Need To Consider Is The Air Supply Rate. The Manual Specifies That At 100 Nails Per Minute You Need To Supply 8.7 CFM. At 50 Nails Per Minute, Then Half That Air Rate.
1519155
I doubt it. For applications that need continuous airflow you really need a larger compressor. Check the tool you want to use, which will tell you the flow rate (cubic ft per minute) for the compressor you need.
1991385
Yes but there are a few questions. What are you spraying? A compressor needs to supply 43 to 58 psi at the gun. But air storage of the compressor is important if you are spraying a lot. Small tank storage of the compressor will empty quickly and you will loose pressure. My home compressor has about 4.8 gallons of storage. It is good enough to blow out air filters, fill tires, clean the garage out and supply pressure for short term needs. If I was painting a car, a compressor with a 60 gallon storage tank would a better choice as the compressor would not have to run all the time and the pressure would not vary. Also consider a properly placed water filter that will take the moisture out of the compressed air if that would be an issue for your project. All fittings and tubing are very common and available at your local Sears, Ace Hardware, Home Depot and of course Amazon.