Air Compressor Buying Tips - Watch Before You Buy - Makita Mac700 Review

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[@gatorsworld]

I use to do bodywork part time when I was young so I have the compressors to match that but that little built your from Mikita that you showed is just perfect for the normal home Joe. Well demonstrated Steve.....CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Gator this compressor keeps up with everything I throw at it as a diyer but a person using it for a business needs a much larger unit. Cheers 👍

[@BruceLyeg]

I just realized I've had my Sanbourn 60G compressor for about 15 years! I change the oil and drain it frequently. These days it only gets used for airing up tires and painting. The odd air tool here and there, but not much anymore. That new Makita compressor of yours is nice. Very quiet too, especially compared to the oilless one. I'm really impressed with how well it handles the nail gun and recovers quick. You wasted 37 nails lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAHA , oilless units requires hearing muffs their far too loud for me. Most have switched to cordless electric tools but my air tools are all over 35 years old.

[@bwselectronic]

@@SteveRobReviews my air tools are around that old too. I've got to admit I haven't used them in several years. I've gotten a lot of cordless tools and they really do everything I need and there not only cordless but hoseless too. The original compressor I used was oil and probably 40 years old when it died. The second one was oil less. I hated the noise.😎

[@gregmacewen6330]

Thank you for all the information. I needed to be educated on these things and now I know what too look for when I am ready to upgrade from my oilless compressor.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Greg KZbin is a great place for information.

[@bobboyd4029]

Hey Steve I enjoy your reviews and have passed your channel link onto a couple friends. One already responded how he enjoyed your compressor review. Thanks for taking time and sharing your thoughts on products, much appreciated. regards Bob

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow , much appreciated bud , thanks 👍

[@bobboyd4029]

Great review Steve Thanks for taking the time to go through the specs and operation. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Bob Thanks 👍

[@RustyGlovebox]

Lots to take into consideration when purchasing or upgrading a compressor. Thanks for all the facts to consider Steve. Cheers

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Lloyd It's so easy to pick a compressor not suited for one's needs unless you know all the specs . I had a buddy buy a larger cheap oilless unit , he put a 100 foot cheap ass extention cord on it instead of a longer air line and burnt it out the first day HAHAHA. He had no idea about voltage drop or took the time to read the manual.

[@MIIIB]

Using pancakes for 4 years. Finally got the Mac700 and is incredible quiet. I'm so glad that I got it

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@PinetreeLine]

Great information on air compressors especially for some of us that don’t own one. Thanks Buddy! 👍🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Doug Not everyone needs one but they do come in handy a lot once you get one :)

[@michaelboehm2598]

Perfectly concise. I had no idea about the mechanics of an air compressor. I want to run a HPLM paint sprayer. I now have to look for the psi requirements of that tool. The 50% duty requirement might slow me down a bit. Thanks Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

The spray gun will have the required specs so you just get a compressor that meets the specs in cfm , psi and duty time as you select the size of tank to store the air between fillups. A bit of math but easily done ✔️

[@tedreedy6090]

Best air compressor info I’ve seen. I wanted a compressor adequate for most of my DIY projects, but didn't want a huge or super expensive compressor. I've used a crappy cheap small compressor for about 10 years, but it's kinda useless with impacts and ratchets. It was super loud and constantly running to keep up. The Mikita Mac700 really does look like the best solution and value for most DIYers. I will be getting one for myself. So glad I saw your video.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks !! much appreciated 👍

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Very informative Steve on the Air compressor~!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Annie This little compressor would be perfect for you on the farm. You must have one for all the tires you have. At least 4 wagons, atv , two trucks and a lawn tractor 🚜.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I don't use compressed air much any more but when I do it's tried and true. I'm upgrading to a quiet and powerful scroll compressor in the future. Great info Steve and hope all is well.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Glen I see fewer prople buying compressors today and going all electric but I still prefer pneumatic tools for high torque loads but electric is so convenient so I stick with both . Cheers 👍

[@nicolaassnoek9902]

I have a Mikita Mac700 to use on site and a 20 gallon Speedaire for my shop, very happy with both

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice to see your just as satisfied as I am with the MAC700 too. Cheers 👍

[@larryz24]

Well done Steve, and quite timely, I was looking for a small compressor for my son-in-law for Christmas, and this might just fit the bill for him. Thank you my YT friend, Cheers.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Larry I like this one so much I got one for the camp . Take care bud.

[@mauricegardner4101]

Great info. Thanks!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? This is a good video Steve!! You gave covered a lot of info and explained the various uses and reasons why the tools behave the way they do. That's a nice compressor and I'm impressed with the recovery time. I have a Sanborn 5 gal tank compressor and it works great but the recovery time is not that fast. But for a DIY're like me it's acceptable. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and the editing must have be a chore to so thanks for that!! Take 'er easy!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Mike Thanks 👍 It's a lot to remember that's forsure 😅 We finally got some snow 2 inches and the city salted the roads like maniacs and sent the sidewalk plows out to prevent people from dieing from the 2 inches of hazardous snow 😅😅

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@SteveRobReviews LOL

[@jimthecarguy]

Hi Steve, Nice information for anyone looking to buy a home air compressor. As you say price should not be the determining factor. Stay well

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Jim I don't recall you ever uploading a video talking about pneumatic tools vs cordless in a professional shop like yours . Mechanics I know still prefer air tools for so many repairs but do use cordless for trim , drilling and some fastener removal . I see few techs on youtube mentioning air tools anymore since many are sent free cordless to flog like the milwaukee brand that hands out free cordless like candy 😅😅 Take Care bud👍

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

These compressors are perfect home gamer for the guy woodworking. Home mechanic is all about the volume. Here’s a good one for you. Years age when I worked in a spring shop we were running 145 through 1/2”. A brand new IR 235 was ready for rebuild in 6 weeks! Good one Steve👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Marc Definitely diyer tools are used at a fraction of the professionals . I don't think I've heard you say in a video what you do for a living . I'm thinking heavy truck mechanic or work as such at Vale Inco , maybe a millwright.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

@@SteveRobReviews Haha! Your right I don’t think I ever sayd! My first trade is welder, than truck mechanic and I also picked up auto mechanic. Been working in the trucking industry for 25 years. I currently work in the transit department for the city. Take care Steve🍻

[@leskaybowski7625]

Great vid. Super helpful👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Les Thanks bud 👍

[@heterogeneityrocks1]

They are good compressors. A sander really sucks the air. Sand blaster uses alot too. I had to use the 1\2 inch hose to get the full 90 at the tool at 50 foot hose. Thanks steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes absolutely volume -pressure and end pressure affect the pneumatic tool needs. Going 1/2" makes a huge difference on pneumatics with large cfm use. Cheers bud.

[@andrewscarsandfinance5345]

Great video! I ordered the Mac2400 because I’m hoping it makes just enough CFM to paint a small deck (it’s around 12’x12’ and I’ll mostly use it working on my cars). I’m planning to add an air pressure gauge to the end of the line based on your recommendation.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Andrew This will surely be a great asset for you . The cfm must be matched but overall few this size have the cfm of this unit .

[@547Rick]

Great video subject, Steve! I have a 26 year old Bostitch oil lubericated pancake compressor. I used it originally to build my house. Today I use it for my nail guns and filling up tires. For automotive uses I changed over to Dewalt impact guns. The Makita is a great compressor from what I have read and would probable consider one when my poor old misused Bostitch bite the dust.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Rick Compressors are so handy to have and last a long time. Wow you got great service out of yours. Thanks 👍

[@547Rick]

@@SteveRobReviews I put mine on a Harbor Freight rolling dolly. Great moving it around outside on the driveway.

[@SteveRobReviews]

That's a back saver for sure. One day we're going to get old so it's best to look after the back now while were still young.

[@HiFiInsider]

very informative video. thank you.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks 👍

[@danielcantrell9227]

Great video!!!!

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[@petermalanchuk8210]

Excellent video Steve. I will want to buy the Makita MAC700. I did a lot of research, and wanted mostly durability, and price wasn't critical. I do not like the oil-less, unless it's critical care like a hospital, which is another whole separate area of discussion. My only concern was sump oil migrating in the air discharge. I may want to put an in-line oil trap/separator on the output line, unless there's one with it. I will use mine solely for filling up my Jeep Wrangler tires, tires on one mountain bike and tires on one racing bike, that's it. Also, this is quite a unit for the price, a great value.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Peter I use this extensively and so far its flawless . I have not noticed any oil in the air line at all. The recovery rate is incredible for its size and it starts mid winter at -25 in my shop no problem . Cheers 👍

[@Dave-ei7kk]

You really shouldn’t need a coalescing oil separating filter for your application. But your point about oil mist in the output air is a good one. The oil less compressors are better if you’re going to use a a paint spray gun like an airbrush or even a small automotive style high pressure spray gun. Otherwise, yes, you should have a filter for this style of compressor, especially if you’re using water based paints.

[@terryowens1487]

Fine job site air compressor. But.. Even a die grinder is 4.4 CFM@ 90PSI. Our paint HVLP spray guns are around 12CFM @28 PSI. So anyone watching don't think you can paint a car or attempt to run a blast cabinet. Our compressor is 80 gallon 5HP 15.8 CFM @ 90psi and 100% duty cycle. Still will not sand blast well.

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@dcm6073]

I bought this compressor about 6 years ago. It gets intermittent use out of my house garage as a nailer or blowing up tires. Certainly would be considered light use. Sadly, the failure point for me wasn't the compressor motor or electronics, it was the air outlet from the controller. I was changing the outlet just a few weeks ago and after installation of the new air connector I couldn't get a seal. I've tried teflon tape and pipe dope and a combination of the two and nothing will give an airtight seal. So the answer would be to buy a new controller but that would cost over $200 to get it from Japan. So, while I love this compressor, it certainly isn't without it's flaws. Would I buy another one? Probably yes because there isn't much out there that can compete with it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I've ran into that before too , I use Rectorseal 31631 , it's sealed everything , much better .

[@mbabcock111]

Can you do a comparison between air tools and their accompanying electric versions? Why use air, with all of its complexity and variations if you can use electric tools? I'm referring to 110V versus battery packs. Great video though, I learned alot.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Most of the air tools are much cheaper and last longer than cordless electric versions. Corded electric is on par with many air tools. There is no match in electric to many air tools like die grinders , rivet pullers or impact wrenches . Cheers 👍

[@TheGameBoy56]

Verrrry good video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud much appreciated 👍

[@Sylvan_dB]

A year or so ago I picked up a little 1 gallon Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) from Lowes because it is oil free, small (25 pounds) and QUIET (59db, below conversation level). It's a nice little compressor and perfect for blowing the dust bunnies out of computers, topping up the air in my well pressure tank, and similar little tasks where I either don't want to run a hose from the big compressor or carry the stuff out to the garage. Are you going to keep the tank from your old compressor? Makes a good portable air tank or to add capacity to your other compressors.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Silvan Yes I have plans for the tank and everyone will see LOL Cheers !!!

[@Sylvan_dB]

@@SteveRobReviews I eagerly await! 😁 Merry Christmas!

[@SteveRobReviews]

MERRY Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@ourbluesea]

Thank you!

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[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning Sir, ( Very Interesting Subject ) 🧐👍👌OUTSTANDING Informative video Sir 👍👌🧐 For me Sir, Oil Less ( Teflon ) will go bad over time, Oil Run Compressor are way more better and will last for ever 🧐👌👍💪Great Demo ( one cubic foot ) ( SCFM ) too 🧐👍Very Nice Makita compressor 👍💪🧐 🚧🚧 I HOPE THAT NEW FOLK'S THAT ARE GOING TO BUY A COMPRESSOR WILL LOOK FULLY YOUR OUTSTANDING VERY WELL MADE INFORMATIVE VIDEO STEVE 🧐👍🚧🚧 I realy the purging tank valve of your 2nd Makita compressor 👍🧐👌STEVE, THAT WAS a 3 Inch NAIL A MAD MINUTE 🤣👍👌Very nice demo with the impact wrench and YES ELECTRICAL EXTENTION CORD IS THE VITAL FACTOR ( OUTSTANDING INFO ) for air hose too 🧐👍 FULL WATCH and Have a Nice Week End 👍👌 Cheers 🍻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Dave Thanks buddy it's good to share just like you do evey week too.

[@brianburns7211]

The bigger the better for compressors. If you live somewhere where you need portability, that’s one thing. I was able to find a 60g for $200 on Craig List. It needed a new pressure switch. I see Steve had an Astro Pneumatic Big Nasty. That takes lots of air. At first I was running hose all over to where I needed it. That was a pain. Then I saw shop air line kits. They were expensive and inflexible. It was suggested that I make a system out of black pipe. Then I’d need a threader. I noticed that PEX is rated for 160 psi. It’s easy to work with and has held up well. I don’t mean to be contrary to what Steve says about not buying way more than really needed. I’m just saying that if you can get a good deal and maybe put some TLC, then as your needs increase, you won’t be sold short and have to get something bigger.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Brian Going bigger is fine as long as you have the space and the electrical supply. I seem to make out fine for what I do, so I match the compressor to my needs . Cheers 👍

[@brianburns7211]

@@SteveRobReviews As I said, I wasn’t trying to be contradicting. A small portable is fine for many applications. My point was that if you think that you’ll eventually be using high consumption tools like Big Nasty, then finding a old high capacity compressor might save having to trade up later. I’m also saying that getting into something big doesn’t have to break the bank. It’s just an alternative if someone needs the capacity.

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@jackcollins2344]

Thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@yersiniapestis7383]

Have you ever changed your compressor oil and what viscosity do you use?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes I have and after break-in I switch to synthetic ISO46.

[@bruceao1]

Hi Steve, is there anything smaller that you'd recommend? I don't have any air tools, so I'm wondering if this is overkill? Do you have an opinion on the Makita Quiet Series compressors MAC210Q or Mac310Q? Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Bruce This is definitely a heavy duty oil bath compressor but the quiet series oilless is much lighter so I'd recommend them too.

[@bruceao1]

@@SteveRobReviews I assume for an additional $40 you'd recommend the MAC700 over the MAC210Q, even if it's overkill?

[@SteveRobReviews]

@bruceao1 Yes but look at the weight , I'd take the weight into consideration if your going to move it about a lot.

[@PAPATexas]

I have a few Compressors, one has a hole in it, We are going to weld it up and see what happens,

[@SteveRobReviews]

I'm guessing you shot it, right :)

[@RonHelton]

Thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers Ron.

[@dawnq50nine81]

Hi Steve 👋 Can you use all the air gun grinder to the mac700 with no problem?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well all the air tools will work but not for extended periods of time .

[@dawnq50nine81]

​@@SteveRobReviewshow about the mac2400 using those tools?

[@SteveRobReviews]

@dawnq50nine81 the only difference I noticed was twice the run time but overall both do well for my needs.

[@PAPATexas]

41, darn it Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@Anonymous-zv9hk]

Try getting parts for any Makita air compressor. I put mine on the street for someone else to give it a shot.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I guess it depends what country your in . I've never needed any parts but an air filter which was easy to find.

[@jamesmyerssr.3119]

What about an aux. tank on that mac 700?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi James I haven't needed one so far , this puts out more than enough cfm for my needs but if needed it's a great idea.

[@buzzsah]

Right, a good mid-price is the way, however, do your homework, there are some mid-price crap out there. People see high prices and think the unit is great, right, a great piece of crap.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Buzz Absolutely check out the real reviews and stay away from the reviews that get paid to review and provide store bought reviews . LOL

[@SEXYTECH1000]

FIRST HERE,

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[@SEXYTECH1000]

@@SteveRobReviews THAT WAS AN AWESOME TOPIC STEVE , ESPECIALLY THE DUTY CYCLE VERY INTERESTING !

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jose much appreciated 👍.

[@SEXYTECH1000]

@@SteveRobReviews YOU'RE WELCOME .