if you are just doing a small job around the house, buy cheap, something
from harbor freight for a hundred busks will last you for years. a small
pancake one. using this type everyday on the job, it will only last about
a year, i have gone through about 3 good ones in 30 years, they cost about
$300 each so i get about ten years out of them, i bought two cheap ones and
i got one year each from them.





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Hi,

I'm overwhelmed by the choices of compressors, and looking for advice
on which one to get.

I need to do several things around the house, which could all be done
in one day, but due to several reasons I need to stretch it out over
several days so renting would not be economical.

All are brad-related jobs. What I need to do is
1. Install quarter rounds
2. Install stair bracket.
3. Install window and door trim

I do not mind if the compressor turns on too often, but I would like
to be able to do 10 nails without it turning on. So two questions:

1. How big a tank should I get to meet the 10 nails for charge
requirement? (What if I knocked it down to 6?)
2. I'm not able to find an oil-lube vs oil-less. How much more
difficult is it to maintain an oil-lube and what is meant by
"maintenance"?

Thank you very much in advance!

Aaron Fude