Hi, I'm a finish carpenter. I have the Metabo. I can nail continuously using 2" x 18g nails. It charges and can keep up. The problem I have is that it's cheap and isn't that reliable. Will this Makita keep up? Thanks
Was looking at a small compressor set up.I toyed with the cordless RYOBI unit-but it’s incredibly loud and takes a full 30 minutes to fill the tank!That to me is a no go.
Here is a question. The Makita AC001 air compressor says it has a "running" horsepower of 1/6, with a CGM of 0.45@90 psi. The Makita MAC100Q specs don't mention "running" horsepower but it says that the motor is 1/2 hp. I am confused about which one has the bigger motor, because they use different ways of measuring the power. Which one has the most power?
I am going to say that the MAC100Q is the more powerful of the two. I checked Makita's website and under the specs for the AC001 it says that the running horsepower is 1/6hp and the motor size is 1/6hp. So I am going to take them at their word. Plus the MAC100Q is capable of higher CFM levels at both 40 psi and 90 psi. Hope that helps. 👍🏻
Good luck on the decision. I can't really say much as I don't have any experience with Rolair. The red couplers on the Flexzilla hose were included with mine when I purchased it off of Amazon. It was the Pro air hose and in the Amazon listing it said that he couplers were ColorConnex Industrial Type D couplers. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. 👍🏻
I just got this thing and it is very quiet but was expecting below 60db since it’s at 1/2hp. The California air 8 gal 1hp is only about 4 db louder than this. Also mine seems to be set for 125 psi have you adjusted it to 135 or can that be done? Also got the same flexzilla it’s really the best hose.
I just checked the manual and it says that you can max the pressure out to 135. So I think you can, you just need to adjust the regulator knob. Check your instruction manual to confirm. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’m new to using a Brad nailer so when it reaches that pressure it shuts off .. so I only get like six Nails and then I have to release the air and start all over again😮 is that normal? because that’s annoying!
That doesn’t sound right. What should happen is the compressor should run until it hits a desired tank pressure. Then as you use the brad nailer, it will start running again when you have used enough air out of the tank. There shouldn’t be a need to disconnect the nailer from the compressor. Hope this helps. 👍🏻
This could work. It has limited capacity so it will run out of air quickly but for an RC car it may be just fine. Another option you could consider is the high speed blower/inflator from Makita. They have both a 40v and 18v. May be perfect for a task like that and you could take it with you to the track. 👍🏻
Great question. I honestly don’t know much about airbrushing but based on the limited research I did it looks like this compressor could work for that. However it looks like for less money you can get a compressor that is designed for airbrushing and may even be quieter. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. 👍🏻
Anyone try to top off car tires with this little guy? Obviously it wouldn't do it fast, but curious how painful it would be to put 5psi in a truck tire?
are you using a coupler on that air hose? I'm trying to find my first air compressor set up. Very interested in the next size up (Mac210q) compressor. I can't find info on if the Mac210q comes with a 1/4 or 3/8in outlet. Let me know if you are familiar with it please. Thanks!
I believe most air compressors come with a 1/4" fitting. I just checked Makita's website and for the US it is a 1/4" quick release coupler on the MAC210Q. The air hose I am using is a Flexzilla Pro air hose. Comes with 1/4" fittings all around. Hope that helps. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews do you think the makita 2 gallon version would be up to the task? The cleaning I would be doing would be in short bursts and not 10 second long sprays if that makes sense…
@@TheNewnan3 That definitely makes sense, the 2 gallon would certainly be better than this specific compressor. If all you are wanting to do with it is a bit of cleaning, maybe check out Makita's Dust Blowers. There is the GSA01Z which is a 40V version and the XSA01Z which is the 18V version. They even do a green colored 18V one for there "outdoor" lineup. Maybe that would be a good solution for you? It is compact, powerful, and mobile. Hope that helps. 👍🏻
@@garnerreviews Thanks for the responses. I went for the 3 gallon version. I use an HVLP sprayer for small airbrush projects so I figure I should get something equivalent to what i already have.
Any suggestions? I have the knob all the way turned clockwise and when I placed my pistol grip air gun attachment on and use it, the outlet pressure goes down to zero over maybe just a few seconds.
This compressor is a low volume compressor (it only has a one gallon tank), and a air sprayer usually requires more volume to be effective. You could use this but it will drain in seconds then you are stuck waiting for it to refill. This is really designed around trim work in a house. 👍🏻 Hope that helps and thanks for commenting and watching.
I need a small compressor for framing at work I’m not the most knowledgeable on compressors tho. I mainly need it for a framing’s nail gun not a finish nailer or brad nailer. My problem is that I drive a honda civic it small and filled with tools to the maximum capacity, I’m looking for the smallest compressor possible that would run my tools main tool I’m concerned about is my hitachi framing gun I know the smaller guns will be fine. Well this handle it? I’m debating on this Mikita specific compressor $330 or the fortress 2 gallon 135 psi at harbor freight $189 the price difference isn’t the issue I don’t mind paying for what I need. Size space wise n its ability to run my tools is the concern I have. I can’t afford a to buy a new truck or a sweet panel windowless van yet and a big 4gallon compressor just isn’t going to fit in my small car. Any advice would greatly help me I’m just a average hard working guy a regular old Johnny lunch pale I leave home early and come home late dirty and tired
This is definitely not the compressor for you, especially if you are framing. This compressor is great for finish guns, but for framing I think you would want to look at the Makita MAC2400. I think that would be one of the smaller options from Makita that would run a framing gun. Metabo HPT may also have a good option for you in the EC914S (loving called The Tank). I would look at those compressors. Hope that helps and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🏻
