Anyone have HF Compressor?

[stormdog74]

not a problem. I'll take some pics tomorrow night of my setup. The great part about the portable tank is: it's portable, duh! Seriously though, it's nice to have a light weight tank to take out to the car for a tire fill up or something. Sometimes that's easier then dragging out 50 feet of airhose.

Thanks for doing this - I appreciate it.

[stormdog74]

I have had that compressor for 4-5 years. It has worked for me. Definitely have got my money's worth. If you buy, get a drain kit and install before even plugging the compressor in. I know eventually the rust will be the end of it's life as I didn't buy the kit soon enough.

Thanks for the feedback - I never heard of a drain kit. Will definitely look into it.

[os1kne]

I've had the same compressor for about 5 years. I've had no problems with it powering a variety of small nailers (18ga brad, 1/4" & 3/8" crown staplers, 15 ga finish nailer) and an impact wrench (for brief periods). I haven't tried a framing or roofing nailer.

I plan to get a portable tank, I probably don't really need one - but I've got a plan in my head for adding some air lines in my garage.

I suspect that one day I'll get a larger compressor, but this one has been great so far.

Good luck!

[skipwill]

I have the HF 6hp 21 gal compressor, their floor nailer, framing nailer, 18 guage nailer and their air stapler<g>.

I have had great luck with all of the above, and have used the heck out of the compressor, floor nailer and framing nailer. No regrets at all and got great prices on all of them with coupons and sales.

If I had to buy the 'name brand' compressor and guns, I would probably not have been able to afford this variety...

[gordons]

I had this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92504

and returned it 4 times for one or other defect.

Then took one that looks like this but with 3.5HP motor (seems to be discontinued now): http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93274

Have been using for over a year now with no problems. Use for spraying, blowing, nailing, inflating and anything else I can think to use air on. Can never have enough air.

As for the HF nail guns, I have three; 16, 18gge and stapler and they have given me no problems. Just keep oiling with a few drops of oil to keep the seals pliant and you'll be good to go. Best value for money in this range.

[stormdog74]

Just to confuse things a little more, HF just put this on sale:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90234

Would this be better than the 40400? The 40400 is on sale for $100 and the 90234 is on sale for $130, so I guess I am asking is it at least $30 better? It is 10 gal and 5.6 CFM @ 90 psi vs 8 gal and 5 CFM @ 90 psi.

I will also be using a 15% coupon.

Any thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks again for the feedback.

[BobSch]

Just to confuse things a little more, HF just put this on sale:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90234

Would this be better than the 40400? The 40400 is on sale for $100 and the 90234 is on sale for $130, so I guess I am asking is it at least $30 better? It is 10 gal and 5.6 CFM @ 90 psi vs 8 gal and 5 CFM @ 90 psi.

I will also be using a 15% coupon.

Any thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks again for the feedback.

I'll bet that's the same compressor with a larger tank. Reading HF specs is like reading fiction — might keep you occupied for a while, but don't believe too much of what you read.

That said, I've got the 40400 and it's not a bad little compressor. Loud, but then that's a trait shared by all direct-drive units. It works well for intermittent use like nailers, etc. but I wouldn't want to try any continuous-load tool, like a grinder, sander or spray gun. The larger tank would help alleviate that a bit.

[WayneJ]

The 90234 is a good compressor,its about as big as you can go on 120v. It will draw about 15a starting under load so you would be better off on a 20amp circuit.
Wayne