Senco PC1010 1/2- Horsepower 1-Gallon Matte Finish and Trim Portable Hot Dog Air Compressor, Gray/Red

I havent actually used it yet. The things I like all ready is that it weighs only 18 pounds. It is super quiet. Well made, so that if it did fall over, it wouldnt bend any pipes , or knock anything off. Everything is well protected by the carrying handle. I used mostly brad guns while out on the job installing trim on cabinets. I dont use a large volume of air. So much easier to lift and carry than my Emglo portable , which by the way has been a terrific compressor. Looks to be oiless as far as I can tell.

At first I loved this product, small, portable but did the job. I use it mainly to blow dust off of gear after uses. It only holds enough air to dust off a couple of seconds. Then it takes about a minute before its recharged. What really concerns me is when I dump the air tank (after each use) now when I dump the air rust POORS out of it. When will I learn not to buy cheaper products!

I bought this to replace the original one I bought 12 years ago that was still working perfect it was abused and showing signs of neglect. The compressor is super quite light weight and durable I use it weekly take it right into the customers homes to do work. I was so happy when I found the same compressor I had for 12 years with not one issue.

OK, a little play on words there, but the truth is that this small compressor is great.Know what you are buying, and then rate it from that point of view. Ive seen people here say that this Senco is too small, lacks enough reserve air so it doesnt keep starting to recycle, and all sorts of other comments which show they have no idea of what they are talking about. You dont buy a Prius, or a Smart Car, to use as a tow truck, and you dont buy a small compressor like this to run roofing or framing guns. Thats just flat out dumb.I have a large, very heavy, twin tank Emglo compressor for that,which Ive owned for almost 20 years, with no issues at all.I bought this Senco for small jobs, where I just need a regular trim gun, or my brad nailer.I have already used this to trim out a small renovation, and it was perfect to attach extension jambs,baseboards, and casing. It is quiet as could be, and so light and compact that it was a breeze to put in my truck, and move around inside the job site. The smaller Makita compressor really isnt this small, and its very heavy. The Porter Cable pancake compressors are alot bulkier and really noisy as hell.However, if you need to run more than one gun at a time, or to do alot of continous nailing, they are probably a better choice. This Senco really isnt designed for, or well suited to heavy production trim crews in my opinion. However,I couldnt be happier with this purchase for MY NEEDS. The moral of this: IF YOU WANT A FRAMING COMPRESSOR,OR A PRODUCTION TOOL,BUY A LARGER HEAVY DUTY COMPRESSOR.IF YOU WANT A SMALL, LIGHT, EASY TO CARRY TRIM COMPRESSOR FOR SMALL JOBS, BUY THIS LITTLE SENCO UNIT. BTW, the trim guns that I own are also Sencos, and Ive had them for about 20 years too. Never a problem with either one.Ive heard good things about the new Hitachi guns and I may get one of them because it can use 2 1/2 inch nails, where my Senco only goes up to 2 inch.Ive used Bostitch guns before, and I really dislike them immensely. Lots of misfires and jams. I have been a carpenter for 35 years, and a Union Carpenter for 25. Ive had experience using virtually every brand of compressor and nail gun on the market.It sure helps to be able to actually try it out before you buy something.I hope this will help someone else make sensible choices for their needs.

I am a kitchen & bath remodeler, and have yet to use this on the job. I have, however, done some preliminary testing in my garage tonight. The results are stated below. My first impressions are all positive: Better quality than expected at this price (great value). Smaller (better) than expected. Quieter than expected. Now for the tests. Quantity of nails shot with various nail guns before motor kicked on, using this Senco PC1010: 23 gauge = 20 18 gauge = 10 15 gauge = 5 Framing nailer = 3 To give a comparison to a larger pancake style 4 gallon 1.5 HP Campbell Hausfeld that I have been using for 15 years, which weighs more than twice as much (52 lbs.): 18 gauge = 40 15 gauge = 18 Framing = 13 Obviously, these numbers coincide with the number of gallons of compressed air, as the 4 gallon unit delivered approx. 4 times more nails than the 1 gallon unit. No surprise here. Recovery time (time from when motor first kicks back on while nailing, to when tank is fully charged and motor stops, with no nailing during this time) = 32 seconds. By comparison, my Campbell Hausfeld takes 30 seconds. It has a much larger motor, but it is having to compress 4 gallons of air instead of 1 gallon. Again, no surprise here. Noise test: I did two tests on both, this Senco, and my old Campbell Hausfeld. First I put my decibel meter right up next to the motor, and then I moved the meter to 3 feet from the motor. Here are the results: Noise level, in decibels, at motor: Senco = 83, Campbell Hausfeld = 99 Same test from 3 feet away from motor: Senco = 69, Campbell Hausfeld = 80 From what I understand, 10 decibels = double the sound. Therefore, the Campbell Hausfeld is more than twice as loud. I believe this is accurate based on standing next to each unit. My primary reason for wanting to change compressors was to reduce weight. I feel that having fewer gallons of compressed air immediately available is a small price to pay for having a compressor that is not only less than HALF the weight and size, but MUCH quieter as well. Especially given that my primary use will be with 23 & 18 gauge nailers. This is NOT the kind of compressor you want for doing a lot of 15 gauge nailing, and certainly not for framing. It will drive them just as powerfully as any large compressor - after all, 125 psi is 125 psi - but it simply will not be able to keep up with mass nailing using this size gun. Need to install a couple pre-hung doors? No problem. Need to build a partition or two for that kitchen remodel? No problem. But dont even think about trying to use this, and expect it to keep up, if framing a house all day long, or roofing a house. It was not designed for that. Buy the tool that meets the need and rate it accordingly. Note: I realize that my comparisons with the Campbell Hausfeld are not an apples-to-apples comparison. I just wanted to offer this info for anyone who may be wanting to change from a pancake style to this little Senco. I figured that since the pancake models were so popular that this comparison might be of help. I will try to report back after I have used it on several jobs. Time will tell if this little gem can maintain its 5 star rating. This was my first Senco tool ever purchased. I have a feeling it wont be my last. Very impressive, so far. 6 MONTH UPDATE: After using this product for the last 6 months, for my kitchen remodeling business, I maintain my rating of it. It has been a GREAT little compressor for all my nailing needs. It handles ALL of my trim needs, as well as the occasional building of a wall or two with a framing nailer. I love this compressor much more than I did the larger pancake compressor that I had used all those years. 16 MONTH UPDATE: After nearly a year and half of regular use on the job, I remain fully impressed with this compressor. The ONLY problem that I have encountered was that the foam pad around the handle has started to tear off. NO big deal since the unit is so light anyway. Nice to have the foam, but not really a NEED. Other than this minor flaw, this thing has been perfect. I have never once found that I wish I had a bigger unit.

Im a mid-50s woman DIY-er, and I hate dragging the large pancake style compressor up to the house from our garage. And the noise was a lot. This little one is a cinch to operate and its so quiet I thought something was wrong at first. My husband acted like I was a wimp to want to buy something so small, but now its his go-to compressor as well. Well worth the investment.

This air compressor is incredibly compact, sturdy, reliable and above all QUIET!!!! I bought the smallest compressor Lowes hardware had to offer (Blue Hawk 2gal) to check the volume against this one and this compressor is noticeably more quiet. If you have small air projects or you are a modeling enthusiast, BUY THIS COMPRESSOR! I originally bought a Iwata Silver Jet compressor with no tank for MORE MONEY and it is complete trash compared to this beauty. Now the 1 gal tank is not huge, so after 15-20 minutes of airbrushing it is going to kick on to build the pressure back up. This is not a problem since it wont vibrate your work area or create a lot of sound. This probably wont fill your car tires quickly, this probably wont be great for doing a full job involving trim or staples. I have no experience using it for those purposes, BUT THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT, INFINITELY BETTER THAN ANY OTHER MODELING AIRBRUSH (unless it is magically silent...but is it really worth the extra money?). My current rig includes a Iwata Eclipse CS Airbrush: http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Eclipse-Action-Airbrush-Gravity/dp/B000BQKFAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396296116&sr=8-1&keywords=iwata+eclipse Image Dual Action Airbrush ($17 chrome airbrush...its good for a quick color): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065ALBSO/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Craft Airbrush Spray Booth (UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME, YOU NEED IT!!!) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZH7RSM/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Senco 1 Gal Compressor (THIS ONE) Darice Airbrush Holder http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GXBXY4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Airbrush Depot Regulator (this attaches to the holder mentioned above and allows you to change the air pressure at your work station. This way you can keep the compressor as far away as you like. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00171BFKK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope this helps!

My use of this product is very light-duty; nothing more than forced air for cleaning up firearms and electronics. That being said, this little sucker has some trouble keeping up when under sustained usage even for what I would consider being short bursts. In other words, the motor is constantly running. Looking back, I probably should have gone one size larger on the tank size. I use this in an enclosed work area and I was very comfortable with the sound level of the motor. Other reviews had me nervous about that, but those nerves were unwarranted. Its quiet. Overall its pretty well made except for one replaceable part, that being the connection to the line pressure gauge and quick disconnect attachment. When the motor would stop running, I could hear the hiss of air leaking from somewhere. I verified it was not coming from the blow gun tool or the hose connections. I replaced the valve connecting to the line pressure gauge and the quick disconnect attachment with Milton brand (available on Amazon), and even before turning on the motor I knew Id fixed the problem. The fit and finish of the new valve & QD were far superior to what came with the compressor. This did, in fact, fix the air leak and Ive had zero problems since. This was a $17 replacement kit. Summary: Consider this not just a light-duty compressor, but a VERY light-duty compressor; good for instantly airing up tires, sports balls, and hobby & crafts work. Anything more strenuous than that and Id recommend a larger tank. That being said, I do like the quality from this manufacturer in all regards EXCEPT the valve & QD attachment as previously described. And the cost on this is really unbeatable for a quality, entry-level compressor.

Yep! We needed a second compressor to keep 2 roofing nailers going. It wasnt the main nailer but it kept us moving instead of having to hand a nailer back and forth. I originally bought it as a handy and portable back up to my main large one, like something I could throw in my truck if I needed to go and help out with a project away from home base. Perfect main compressor for smaller volume needs on smaller installation projects or an awesome second on a bigger one.

Sweet little air compressor. This is perfect for doing trim and assembly work, airing up tires, using as a blower, basically 90% of what you will ever need if you are not a professional contractor or mechanic. This will not drive a framing nailer for an entire building, but it WILL drive a framing nailer if you only need it for a couple shots at a time. Basically, for home use this is good enough for almost everything and it has a lot of big advantages over larger compressors in that its WAY lighter, easier to carry, and super quiet. It is the kind of thing that is very easy to take out to the driveway to air up your tires, or bring into your office to blow out your computer case, or any number of other similar small jobs you would not want to do with a large compressor. It will still do just about everything as long as you arent in a hurry. So if you are a hobby/home user and you are sure you wont need to do any very large jobs, or you can borrow a big one for those jobs, this thing is awesome for everything else. Fit and finish looks very nice, does not feel cheap. Overall very happy with this purchase.