What size compressor would you recommend for this nailer?
1084385
A pancake works ok if your not building a house., I would least go small contracters.
1084386
I'm using a portable 6 gallon 150 psi pancake compressor made by Stanley. It's fine for my basement/garage projects using any of my 3 nail guns.
1084387
Hello. The larger compressor you use, the less the compressor stays on. If you are using the nailer near the compressor and don't mind the compressor cycling on and off (small compressor), then use the smaller pancake compressor. It also depends on how much you are using the nailer. If you are bump nailing and doing lots of work, a smaller compressor may have trouble keeping up with the pressure you are using. I use a small pancake compressor and the nailer does just fine because I don't use it but every 30 seconds to a minute or more. So, it really depends on how much $$ you are willing to spend for the largest compressor you can afford and still have it portable. Good luck. Hello. The larger compressor you use, the less the compressor stays on. If you are using the nailer near the compressor and don't mind the compressor cycling on and off (small compressor), then use the smaller pancake compressor. It also depends on how much you are using the nailer. If you are bump nailing and doing lots of work, a smaller compressor may have trouble keeping up with the pressure you are using. I use a small pancake compressor and the nailer does just fine because I don't use it but every 30 seconds to a minute or more. So, it really depends on how much $$ you are willing to... » Read More Hello. The larger compressor you use, the less the compressor stays on. If you are using the nailer near the compressor and don't mind the compressor cycling on and off (small compressor), then use the smaller pancake compressor. It also depends on how much you are using the nailer. If you are bump nailing and doing lots of work, a smaller compressor may have trouble keeping up with the pressure you are using. I use a small pancake compressor and the nailer does just fine because I don't use it but every 30 seconds to a minute or more. So, it really depends on how much $$ you are willing to spend for the largest compressor you can afford and still have it portable. Good luck. « Show Less
1084388
I worried about the size of my compressor at first also. I have a Kobalt cheap 5.5 gallon 1 HP compressor and it ran the gun well. I also used a small pancake Porter Cable and it also ran it easy. That being said, the type of work and speed you do it really will determine what compressor will work better. If you're working at a slow pace and doing work yourself with one gun I think a small pancake compressor or any will work good. It will recover as you go. If you will be working fast and maybe have more guns, then you will need a bigger compressor that can keep up. If you're also buying a compressor and you have enough money to get, I would have loved to have the DeWalt model D55146. Thats a good compressor that can recover fast and is built to work better if you're a hardcore framer and or running 2 guns at one time.
848550
I use the 6 gal Porter Cable from Home Depot. Works great for small projects. I wouldn't use it for rapid fire nailing. You need a bigger tank for that. I get maybe 5 shots before the compressor kicks on.
665024
Almost any size will work, I use a High-output oil-free pump delivers 2.8 CFM @ 90 PSI and 150 PSI max operating pressure like this model BOSTITCH CAP1512-OF 1.2 Gallon Oil-Free High-Output Trim Compressor. The larger the better but this works for field use.
652460
Hi - Really, any compressor will do from a pancake to a double tank beast. The gun uses very little flow per cycle and operating pressure [more important] averages out to be about 110 psi for best results. If you cycle the gun very quickly a lower flow rate will tell but I doubt it will be important for your work. This is the best pin nailer I have used to date and has a multitude of uses for fine work and repairing such things as fractured clapboards and split furniture also ... molding goes up and the holes are just about nonexistent. Have fun with it - DB
110101
It really depends on how you're using it. If you're intermittently nailing with in and not imitating a machine gun- you can use a pancake or similar small compressor. The working pressure of the nailer is 70-115 PSI. I run mine at 100 PSI. Any portable compressor should be able to hit that pressure. The real question is duty cycle. If you're nailing every few seconds then you'll need a compressor capable of keeping up with the volume of air being consumed OR you'll have to slow down until your compressor stops running before firing the next nail. I run mine on 2 different compressors and don't have any issues- one is a 40 gallon shop compressor- the CFM is infinite compared to the gun. The other compressor is 2.6 CFM. I don't rapid fire when I'm using it and I can fire several nails before the compressor has to cycle. As long as you're not continuing to fire when the compressor is running you should be OK.
142370
you need to get a bigger compressor. To run those type of air tools I would suggest at least 33 gal for constant pressure.
1455433
I have one of those Porter Cable compressors I got for a brad nailer, and the Critter works fine with it. You won't need anything like 90 PSI, either. If you use too much pressure, the spray will be very dry and dusty.
848551
I use a hitachi EC510 model. 6 gallon capable of working! !!! 2 guns. I use this fir my coil roofers as well. Best lil compressor you can buy. Just look at the customer ratings. Of course one can save money buy getting a throw away from harbor freight. Trust those red portercable lookalikes from H.F. are pretty darn reliable. The name escapes me but just walk into the nearest HF and you'll see it it's like 60$ + tax. So if your only doing smaller jobs thus will get you going fine
286160
Q1 - I use 3 1/4 inch (10d, I think) for framing ... works great. Q2 - This nailer is plenty good for the home DIY person and absolutely will handle your outdoor shed. Mine seems to work best at 90-95 psi. I am not sure it would hold up in production framing, but I haven't had one problem with mine. Take the time to "get to know" your nailer so that you aim straight, and don't split studs from getting too close to the edge.
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.
537716
I have been using the porter Cable Fr350b with 2 1/4" & 3 1/2" nails mated to the Porter Cable Pancake compressor for a couple of months. This combination works great. I am using 80 psi with the 2 1/4" nails, & 95 psi with the 3 1/2" nails. Buy it! you will love it. Jim McIntosh
71501
If this is the 18ga nailer, then 1"-2" is what I usually use. You might get 5/8" or 3/4" also.
623054
I'm not sure I would buy a compressor for one job: they're not cheap. But if it's a big shed, and you have other future stuff in mind, OK. I would think you need a compressor that will do 2-3 scfm at 90 psi. The gun needs 80 psi or so but doesn't use much air in normal use. Depending on compressor type (oil or oil-free) you will probably need a small filter as well, not expensive. And hose fittings. All on Amazon. I spray wood finishes as well, and have a Makita 4.5 cfm, highly recommended, but more than you need.
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...
1722013
I don't know what volume of air you require, this doesn't put out very much but it will build to a pressure of about 130lbs. The compressor is designed to operate small finishing nailers and would also work great for airbrushing. The best thing about this compressor is it's quiet operation. It's an excellent small compressor. Thank you. Jerry
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Let me start by saying it is what it is, its a 1 gallon compressor. I have a Dewalt 15 gauge, 25 ft 3/8" hose, I can typically shoot about 6-8 nails before it kicks on. If your brad nailer is 18 or 20 gauge I think you'll be fine with 10 - 20. I don't use compressors often enough to even guess at 50 feet, but 25 works well enough for me. Good luck!
537719
Great gun....ran 100's of nails through it on a shed project and not one jam. I have a Campbell-Hausfeld 4 gal 2 hp pancake compressor (bought at Sams several years ago), which has a max 140 psi. Depending on the softness of the wood and size of nail, I used in between 80-100 psi. Of course the gun has an adjustment on the front for depth, also. As with any gun, don't forget to give it a few drops of oil every once in a while. I recommend it. Phil Layne