Compressor?

[andj]

I need a new compressor for a VN42.

I've read a lot of threads, but haven't found an answer to this, but what size will work? I'm looking at the Jun-Airs...is a 6-4 too small? which models could I get by with of the Jun-Airs and comparable brands?
I've got $300.

let me know if you know of any for sale.
andrew

 

[Mike Labbe]

I doubt youll find a new jun-air for $300 I assume those are over 1k each?

Our silent blue CM50 from AMS (via DonMar) was about $799. It has only a 6 gallon tank, and is so quiet that you could literally set it right on the design counter while talking with a customer. You probably wouldn't know it was running They are about as loud as a small refrigerator.

We picked it up three years ago and it has been flawless to power our VN42 and CMC.

Mike

 

[andj]

thanks...i mean "new" to us compressor...
the only things we buy new are toothbrushes and underwear.

 

[Rick Granick]

If you're on a tight budget and want something well-made and quiet (but not "silent"), you might look at this for about $160 to $180: Makita "Mac700" Compressor.
I have a silent one on my CMC, but when the FIAC that runs my v-nailer gives up the ghost I plan to get one of these to replace it.
Rick

 

[Paul N]

Rick:

That Makita Mac700 sounds pretty good (and the price is excellent!).

Is it powerful enough though to power both a CMC and underpinner??

 

[Jeff Rodier]

This is not silent but not that loud and I use it to run my 4+2. It also comes with three great air tools and air line.

Porter Cable also includes some fasteners and a bag for the tools.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100497650

 

[kdvaldes]

I bought a FIAC, not to be confused with FIAT but both made in Italy, a little over two years ago. Purchased through DonMar. It's noisey, but runs my CMC, separate hose for cleaning, and underpinner. I think it cost about 450 new.

 

[Rick Granick]

Yes, the FIAC is a very nice unit. I've had mine for many years. Its noise level is moderate- somewhat quieter than hardware store machines, but no Silentaire. I have mine installed in a cabinet to muffle the sound some.
Rick

 

[MarkEatonLLC]

Most CMCs need 2cfm of air flow (cfm = cubic feet per minute). You can fun a CMC infrequently with a small 1 gallon "hot dog" style tank. But, if you want to run it all day long you should consider a 5-6 gallon tank. If you want to run a CMC and a v-nailer simultaniously you should consider the larger tank. If you run the CMC and then run the v-nailer the one gallon tank will work.

I personally prefer a silent compressor with a tank no smaller than 5-6 gallons, or flow rate less than 2.0 cfm at 80 psi. I have never heard anyone complain about owning silent compressor - other than the inital price.

 

[Paul N]

Thanks for the info Mark.

I am buying the Makita 2400 unelss somebody thinks I am better off with something else for approximately the same price!

It will power a Pistorius underpinner and a Wizard 8000 CMC almost never used simultaneously.

 

[BILL WARD]

"super quiet motor "

being an old english major---does this mean the motor itself or the motor/compressor comb????? could be either way----LISTEN B$ U buy!!!!

 

[deaconsbench]

thanks...i mean "new" to us compressor...
the only things we buy new are toothbrushes and underwear.

Too funny! Ya'll are my kinda folks. I have a loud Craftsman. I'm home-based, mostly in a spare bedroom (wood and glass cutting in the garage)...that's right - I expect the ceiling-texture stuff to fall on me any day now.