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Best small air compressor?

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#1 ·
Time for a new compressor, my Emglo twin tank just does not put out enough air. I'm looking for a portable twin tank style or pancake style thats quiet and has a fast recovery time and I can lift in and out of my job daily.
 
#4 ·
I know it's not a twin stack and it looks like a monster to deal with but I have this one and REALLY like it. I just did about 1200 sq ft of texture with a hopper and this thing rocked it with no problem. 200 psi and recovery is great. It isn't that bad to haul around and it's not too loud. It isn't as quiet as a cheap little compressor that won't do anything but blow up tires but it isn't any worse than a chop saw or the like.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZJLV2
 
#40 ·
Ok back to compressors, the Roll air JC10 is nice but I'm looking about 4.5 gal capacity that can run more than just a trim gun, anyone use a Roll air twin hot dog style? My Emglo twin tank can have trouble keeping up with my framing nailer sometimes. DeWalt compressors are the same as Emglo I believe? Rigid is fast but I have heard some reliability problems with them? Makita twin tank is nice too with fast recovery but damm heavy.