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Slav Jelesijevich Offline
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09-09-2015, 09:01 PM
My friend needs a new portable compressor. Have an old Emglo that has served me well. Is there something better?

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09-09-2015, 09:11 PM
Ro lair or California air tools compressor. The diaphragm type are very quiet.
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09-09-2015, 11:53 PM
How much air does he need/want?
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09-10-2015, 02:28 AM
I have a small senco that's pretty quiet. Small tank though so it's mostly good for nail guns.
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09-10-2015, 06:02 PM
As Robert said, Rolair gets high marks all around but are known for being quiet.

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09-10-2015, 07:19 PM
I have a Makita MAC700, really quiet and really heavy for what it is.
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09-11-2015, 01:33 PM
BillN said:


I have a Makita MAC700, really quiet and really heavy for what it is.



Seconded.
Love mine for its power and quiet, but it's a heavy beast.
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09-10-2015, 08:40 PM
I have the small California Air and its pretty quiet. Weighs about 30 lbs. I bought it to use with a couple of brad nailers and its performed flawlessly so far. Takes about 1 minute to fill.
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