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So I want to get 2 things. One that has to do with airguns and what that doesnt and im not new new but im semi new to both worlds haha. I want to be able to use a Nail gun to make stuff (im having a lot of fun learnign about carpentry lately since I found out im dislexic and not just mentally challenged when it comes to building things.) SOOO now that I know how to compensate or im learning tinkering has become sooooo much easier in all aspects of my life. ANYWAY I wasn't sure if I get a tank or compressor hook up for a nail gun can it work to fill Airgun bottles. I do have a Scuba HPA (can't remember the term someone gave me a link on here for a bigger refil bottle) type tank just curious what I cna use to refill that and if I can use this compressor for both applicatons or if anyone has suggestions. IF THEY ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT TYPE SET UPS please only laugh at me a little bit hahahaha.
 
No the same compressor will not work for both. Your nail gun compressor will max out at about 130 psi where as the compressor for a scuba tank/airgun needs 4500 psi. If you are using smaller nail guns 18-16 gauge, pin nails and staples then one of the small compressors from somewhere like Home Depot would work well. If you are talking about using a framing nail gun you might want a little bigger compressor. The smaller compressor will work with a framing nailer, but it may not keep up if you are nailing fast. You might have to stop occasionally and let it catch up.
 
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SCmaddness said:
So I want to get 2 things. One that has to do with airguns and what that doesnt and im not new new but im semi new to both worlds haha. I want to be able to use a Nail gun to make stuff (im having a lot of fun learnign about carpentry lately since I found out im dislexic and not just mentally challenged when it comes to building things.) SOOO now that I know how to compensate or im learning tinkering has become sooooo much easier in all aspects of my life. ANYWAY I wasn't sure if I get a tank or compressor hook up for a nail gun can it work to fill Airgun bottles. I do have a Scuba HPA (can't remember the term someone gave me a link on here for a bigger refil bottle) type tank just curious what I cna use to refill that and if I can use this compressor for both applicatons or if anyone has suggestions. IF THEY ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT TYPE SET UPS please only laugh at me a little bit hahahaha.
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Harbor freight for the nail gun compressor. The Airgun is a whole different animal. And a matter of no small debate. I too am Lysdectic and found there isn’t enough wood on this planet for me to turn into scrap.
 
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Redtick12 is right. I will just add than I like my little Senco compressor from Home Depot for about $100 for pneumatic nail guns and my Yong Heng for my airguns. The little Senco is about $100 and works great with finish nailers. I have used it with my flooring nailer, not sure about my framing nailer but it has a small tank so it will work but is very slow. Only practical for a few nails. Very practical for finish nailers and it is quiet. That is unusual for an inexpensive compressor, even at low (100psi) pressure.
 
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HogKiller said:
Harbor freight for the nail gun compressor. The Airgun is a whole different animal. And a matter of no small debate. I too am Lysdectic and found there isn’t enough wood on this planet for me to turn into scrap.
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If you were on a different kind of forum there would probably be no small debate about the Harbor Freight air compressor.
 
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Hey, they are quality...I've actually got several, noisy as heck but...they keep on working. Would I use one for day in and day out stuff. Not on this planet.
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Lol. I was mostly joking. I have a some Harbor Freight tools. Like you, I buy Harbor Freight when I am getting a tool that will have occasional or light use. If it is going to get used a lot then I go for something else. They do have some nice, quality hand tools now, the Icon series, but they are not cheap.
 
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SCmaddness said:
So I want to get 2 things. One that has to do with airguns and what that doesnt and im not new new but im semi new to both worlds haha. I want to be able to use a Nail gun to make stuff (im having a lot of fun learnign about carpentry lately since I found out im dislexic and not just mentally challenged when it comes to building things.) SOOO now that I know how to compensate or im learning tinkering has become sooooo much easier in all aspects of my life. ANYWAY I wasn't sure if I get a tank or compressor hook up for a nail gun can it work to fill Airgun bottles. I do have a Scuba HPA (can't remember the term someone gave me a link on here for a bigger refil bottle) type tank just curious what I cna use to refill that and if I can use this compressor for both applicatons or if anyone has suggestions. IF THEY ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT TYPE SET UPS please only laugh at me a little bit hahahaha.
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You can get a booster that will enable you to use a pancake compressor
 
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