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   FastEddie | Feb 04, 2006 06:26pm | #1

   Yes.  Sort of.  Are you taliking about a pancacke compressor?  For a one-man operation, they work very well.  Biggest problem is that they are noisy. 

    

    

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   zorrosdens | Feb 04, 2006 06:59pm | #2

   One of the 2HP models or even less will do fine even if you are framing gun things together (note:3.5-4+ CFM will easily cover a single gun of that size, maybe two not banging the heck out of things).  Anything more is going to just help you with the compressor not running as often, which is nice depending on how loud the one you buy is.

   Also if you want to REALLY lighten up, and really extend your nail-gunning pleasure, buy 50' or 100' of the new REALLY light kind of clear blue or red air hose...1/4" size is very adequete...DON'T buy the cheapest hose you can find unless your budget is just not there.  They are stiff and heavier by a mile, just my 2 cents worth.

   Depending on what you're doing, I know guys that use that REALLY small Senco for doing finish work just fine.

   Depending on your budget and how much you love a good tool.....check into the Thomas's.  They are a top build of a compressor, very quiet in all there sizes comparatively, and will last ages...especially the Air-Pac range of their's (http://www.thomasairpac.com).  These are the one's I would buy if you want to have the one of the best.  Also, hope other's will help with their input to your quest for helpful guidance here.  Luck.