I really like the idea, robustness etc of the big Rolair- the wheels and everything, but the main thing holding me back, quite literally is the noise- which is really why I'm seeing if there's alternate methods of working with a lessor compressor and getting a good finish. The only reason I figure it was overboard for my hitachi (we've textured once but really liked the outcome and plan to do it more because of that) is because he moves exceptionally fast and treats his tools rough, and rather than take the time to let things catch up (even if we're good having to pay him an extra hour)- he goes full bore til he can't. I wasn't doing the actual texturing- rather, we had another employee who was more experienced with that doing it. If that's the case and Rolair used a similar compressor for their JC10 (I also have and love it), then I may just be sold on getting that in addition to some kind of accessory tank. Anyone use a spare air tank for texture jobs or have experience with California Air Tools? From everything I've seen, the quiet factor is awfully enticing, especially if the main thing I'd need for texture is volume that can come from a secondary tank.īy CAT compressor- you meant California Air Tools? Or is it a special type? I do believe I saw someone, in some forum during all my googling say that the Husky's are rebranded California Air Tools but I wasn't sure. If I went the Cal Air tool route, I could take the 170 I save from the cheaper compressor and roll that into a 10 gal Rolair Air Keg.Īnnnnnnnnnd that's where I'm at. I know the Rolair is rated 100% cycle and the Cal Air is 70/30 (not to exceed 45m-1hr of constant run) and I don't know about the Makita. The question comes down to when I want to spray an apartment full of texture. I know all of these should run framers all day long, with the benefit of the Cal Air being its oil-free and super quiet, and mostly doing remodels- I should never be starved of anything. I was looking at the Rolair VT25BIG, the Makita MAC5200 or the California Air Tools 4620AC. I was also contemplating California Air Tools compressors because they're oil free and almost as quiet as my Rolair JC10 which would be a boon since I often work inside apartments with occupied neighbors. I know Rolair makes great stuff, and I've heard good things about Makita as of late. My Hitachi EC12 needs retirement and I've been browsing different sizes and brands, and wanted to see what everyone here likes to use.
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