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   YesMaam27577 | Dec 27, 2003 12:22pm | #1

   I originally bought a 20 gallon, 3hp model that is "oilless". I figured it was big and powerful enough to handle all of my future needs.

   After using it for a while, I realized that I had two new needs. I needed something that was a lot more portable. The 20 gallon unit has wheels and a handle, but putting it in my pickup requires a ramp. And as a Handyman, I take my compressor with me a lot.

   I also realized that I needed something much quieter. Nailing up crown molding in existing homes, while grandma is napping, is noisy enough. But when that beast kicks on, it could wake the dead.

   I now have a much smaller, quieter unit. I use it for everything except painting and finishing. The HVLP takes more air than the small compressor can handle.

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.
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   foghorn | Dec 27, 2003 06:38pm | #3

   Many thanks for the info

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   CharlieP | Dec 27, 2003 05:11pm | #2

   The nail guns only require a small compressor, since the air demand is very intermittent.  Even though I usually work in my shop, I hate waiting for the big tank to fill if I only need to shoot a few nails.  And hate the energy that is wasted. 

   On the other hand, the big compressor is barely adequate for my conversion spray gun. 

   For now, I am using my big, noisy Campbell Hausfeld (cheap) compressor.  But when it dies, I will probably go to a turbine for true HVLP spraying, and a small compressor for the nail gun. 

   Since you are also in the market for the nail gun, be sure to look at the package deals - I wish I had done so, since the savings are great buying both the nail gun and a small compressor at the same time. 

   I don't know what you are using the nail gun for, but consider whether the 16 gauge is a compromise that won't be good for either the brad nailing or the finish nailing applications (as in my response to the other posting). 

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   foghorn | Dec 27, 2003 06:43pm | #4

   Charlie:

   See my post to you (# 15427.10) re the combination sets.

   I actually had it in my hand at HD and having (2) nailers made a real impression. Kind of covers all the bases ( again assuming the quality is there)

   Thanks again.

   Regards