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From looking here.
http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/
It looks like they were offered in the 50's and 90's.
davem1066
09-04-2008, 10:34 PM
How does the Air System work? Does it work effectively with a nail gun? Is it really loud (i.e. my Porter Cable pancake compressor was outrageously loud).
Is there an inexpensive way to use the nailer such as buy a cheap air tank? That would be a much quieter process I would think.
a1gutterman
09-04-2008, 10:45 PM
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Regarding your post:How does the Air System work? Does it work effectively with a nail gun? Is it really loud (i.e. my Porter Cable pancake compressor was outrageously loud).
Is there an inexpensive way to use the nailer such as buy a cheap air tank? That would be a much quieter process I would think.ShopSmith no longer offers the air compressor, but you may find a used one. Part of the noise that your Porter-Cable compressor generates, is due to the motor that ran the compressor. The noise that your ShopSmith motor makes will replace that part of what you hear.
a1gutterman
09-04-2008, 11:06 PM
From looking here.
http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/
It looks like they were offered in the 50's and 90's.
Hi Bob,
I learned a few things from that web site. Thanks.
davem1066
09-05-2008, 12:12 AM
Just interested in actual user experience. If anyone has used this with a nail gun, if it gets overly hot after running for a while, if it requires oil/lubrication(i suppose I can read the manual for that) and if folks use an external air tank with it to run a brad/finish nailer--for example.
I think I heard this maxes out at 100psi.
Thanks for any specific user feedback.
Dave
davem1066
09-05-2008, 12:13 AM
Oh yes, can I get a replacement fitting and use a standard air hose (purchase from Lowes or Home Depot)?
twalz68225
09-05-2008, 08:41 AM
How does the Air System work? Does it work effectively with a nail gun? Is it really loud (i.e. my Porter Cable pancake compressor was outrageously loud).
Is there an inexpensive way to use the nailer such as buy a cheap air tank? That would be a much quieter process I would think.
Mine is really loud. What I usually do is to charge a tank and run whatever I want from there.
It also gets very hot as well.
davem1066
09-05-2008, 09:06 AM
So this appears to have been more of a novelty then functional/useful accessory and thus why they only made it available for a few catalog runs.
I like the concept...and suppose if you have a seperate tank that would work. HOWEVER--if you have to work with a seperate tank and use this to fill it--then why bother trying to find a used one and just buy a whole seperate air compressor with tank anyway?
Looks like a collector's item is what will drive the need.
What do you all think a used 90's version is worth?