Miles Weaver
True Grumbler
I am narrowing down my search for the perfect air compressor for my Mitre Mite VN-4 v-nailer and I am hoping some of you with more experience can help me make a choice. It'll just be used for the v-nailer for now, but could possibly add some other small pneumatic tools in the future. No plans for a CMC any time soon. I am currently home based in my condo so I need a silent type compressor. I am trying to keep the cost relatively low and I am looking at four different models from California Air Tools. All four are 60 dBA, 1 HP, oil free, and 120 max PSI. The main differences are the weight (aluminum vs steel but it won't need to be moved anyway) and tank size (2 gal, 4.6 gal, or 8 gal). All are pretty close in price ($178-$205). Here are the four I am looking at. Thanks in advance!
California Air Tools 8.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor ($178, 8 gal, 54 lbs)
California Air Tools 4610S Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 1.0 HP, 4.6 Gal. Steel Twin Tank Electric Portable Air Compressor ($191, 4.6 gal twin tank, 56 lbs)
California Air Tools 2.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Aluminum Tank Air Compressor ($204, 2 gal aluminum tank, 35 lbs)
California Air Tools 8.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Aluminum Air Tank Ultra-Quiet and Oil-Free Portable Electric Lightweight Air Compressor ($205, 8 gal aluminum tank, 38 lbs)
California Air Tools 8.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor ($178, 8 gal, 54 lbs)
California Air Tools 4610S Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 1.0 HP, 4.6 Gal. Steel Twin Tank Electric Portable Air Compressor ($191, 4.6 gal twin tank, 56 lbs)
California Air Tools 2.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Aluminum Tank Air Compressor ($204, 2 gal aluminum tank, 35 lbs)
California Air Tools 8.0 Gal. 1.0 HP Aluminum Air Tank Ultra-Quiet and Oil-Free Portable Electric Lightweight Air Compressor ($205, 8 gal aluminum tank, 38 lbs)