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My friend needs a new portable compressor. Have an old Emglo that has served me well. Is there something better?
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Ro lair or California air tools compressor. The diaphragm type are very quiet.
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How much air does he need/want?
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I have a small senco that's pretty quiet. Small tank though so it's mostly good for nail guns.
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As Robert said, Rolair gets high marks all around but are known for being quiet.
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I have a Makita MAC700, really quiet and really heavy for what it is.
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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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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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