what air compressed should I buy for pin138 pin nailer
1658176
Any air compressor that will provide 100 PSI will work. The Porter Cable 'paddy pan' compressors, commonly carried in Home Depot & other big box stores are portable & reasonably priced.
1658177
I am using the cheapest 1 gallon compressor that pumps 100psi and it works fine.
1658178
Basically most compressors would work with the pin nailer. It does not take a lot of pressure to operate this gun. I would stick with a top brand name. Porter Cable has a "pancake" style compressor that could be purchased at HD or Lowes. I have that compressor and 6 different Porter Cable guns including the pin 138.
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.
858649
I guess you are asking about a air compressor. The nail gun uses very little air, but you need to keep the pressure at 90 psi. Many of the new compressors run at 125 or higher. This is good because the regulator will keep it at 90psi. That will keep nails at a consistant depth. Oilless are less maintenance, but are louder and wont last as long.
589069
Personally I would recommend a porter cable pin nailer instead. The nailer included in this combo shoots up to 2 1/2". Which is a larger nail for your intent but will make a large hole. The pin nailer will suit your needs well. But, buy a nailer that you can use for many uses. A pin nailer shoots a very fine needle like nail. In most cases it is hardly seen when used.
1378149
I have used the nails in the assortment at GREX P6/MP-3 23 Gauge Multi-Pack Headless Pins (3,000 per box) The 1/2" seems to work without any problems.
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.
1521073
I have a CH FP2048 Air compressor and would not recommend it for a nailer or riveter since ACFM requirements do not match capability of air compressor. Check air requirements on internet of items you want to operate and compare with available compressors. Having to little air just wont cut it.
146943
The Air Ordnance SMG 22 comes with a 20 oz 3000 psi high pressure air (H.P.A.)bottle that can be filled at any paintball shop. You can use a air compressor but you would need one that could push 3000 psi as well as a fill whip for your bottle.(See shoe box compressor for 3000-4500 psi compressor) For Example in my case i Use a 80 cu ft pound aluminum dive cylinder filled to 3000 psi. Which i get filled at my local dive shop for six bucks (prices will vary).Then i fill my own 48 cu in hpa container of the dive cylinder. Max fills is about 8-10 untill you get down to 1000 psi because every time you fill up the amount you get in pressure is less each time but its OK because as long as its between the 800-1000 psi that the gun wants your OK. If your gonna get your own hpa container make sure the output is between the 800-1000 psi or it will result in valve failure and end of gun.(That is advice strait from air ordnance service department manager Garry himself)In summary there are many ways to fill the tank.........You can use HPA Containers filled at a Paintball shop........You can fill your Hpa COntainer from a dive cylinder and get the cylinder filled at a dive shop or fire suppression shop--(Must use K or J valve adapter block for scuba tank as well as a fill whip with 1/8 fittings)......They also sell HPA hand pumps designed to fill PCP or pre-charged pneumatics i.e. Air rifles that push 3000 psi but they are hard work with a pumping force of at least 200 pounds and they cost about 200 dollars...........ANd to conclude if you dont want to count on anybody else you can get THE SHOE BOX COMPRESSOR which is a 3000-4500psi compressor that takes a normal 100psi compressor and pumps for you instead of a hand pump. LOw maintaince,Little work,varriable Pressures But Long Run times and cost about 700 dollars. SO there i know its a lot to take in and your gonna want to do your own research but those are all the options and i hoped this helped. Sincerly, Mr.Vreeland Your friendly neighbor hood all Guns enthusiast
1499698
I have used this compressor with a finish nailer on a small home improvement project and it worked fine. I would not use for any big projects or with tools that require a lot of air.
2111307
Almost any compressor has the pressure to run any air tool where the "requirements" factor comes into play is volume measured in cfm. This riveter like a nailer is sn impulse tool as opposed to say a grinder which is constant rotation. Impulse tools require very little cfm only a small tank.You can probably get away with 3 or even 2 cfm and a gallon or two tank around 90-100 psi. A bit more than your average finishing nailer.
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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
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
193417
its pneumatic......you'll need a compressor , and its a great nail gun.i have all of bostitch nail guns.
537720
90psi operating pressure is fine, the pancake compressor works fine for home projects. If nailing fast and a lot at one time the compressor will cycle more.
286165
3.5" galvanized nails will work. keep a steady high air pressure (no leaks).John
1423285
I have been using a Porter-Cable C1010 portable air compressor withthis NuMax nailer. The compressor works fine so far. It is available for $100 on Amazon.com, a price that is even cheaper than what I paid a few years ago.
279968
a small compressor work just fine I set at 80 psi to set a 5/8 pin in 1/2 oak. and 90 for 3/4 inch in oak....
652459
Min air pressure 60 PSI Max air pressure 100 PSI. nail is extremely small good for holding parts while glue sets up .To anchor parts X nail with two nails at an angle to keep the parts from working off the fasteners.