Grip-Rite GR152CM 1.5HP 2 Gallon Twin Tank Compressor

I was in the market for a small compressor, initially to run an 18 gauge brad nailer for installing baseboards, but also for future use for cleaning, tire fills and running other air tools I may acquire. I narrowed it down to the Grip-Rite, the 1-gallon Senco and the Makita MAC700.

I was hesitant about the Grip-Rite since there were very few reviews, while the Senco and Makita had many positive reviews. However, the 0.7 CFM output of the Senco mostly limits it to running small nailers or airbrushes, while the Grip-Rite touts a 2.6 CFM output. The MAC700 is likely better built and engineered and only $30 more, but I was put off by its 52 lb weight compared to 39 lbs for the Grip-Rite. For occasional light home use, I didn't want to deal with a heavy, oil-lubed compressor.

The Grip-Rite arrived undamaged in the manufacturers box.

It's compact and smaller than I expected. The sticker says its made in Taiwan, which is a nice surprise as I expected...Read more

As a finish carpenter in the field its all about space savings when transporting my tools from job to job. This unit is not as quiet as a thomas but not anywhere as loud as a porter panacake unit. Clients hate the loud noises of a compresor in there finished living area and i never knew how much i appreciated the lesser noise until i got this unit. Its frame on the outside is very durable. I was working on a patio cover and while i was doing my layout the demo crew moved this compressor underneath where they were demoing and i watched a 6"x8"x12' drop right on top of it from 10' high. It bent the tray but the frame cage held up and if i had any other unit it would have been destroyed . The cage is awesome in other words. I use it as a step stool, its light enough to carry in one hand and never misses a beat when firing 2-3 nailers of of it. However im concerned about the longevity of this unit. There are small weld pellets left in the tank that i cant get out that were from...Read more

I needed a compressor to run my HVLP gravity gun. The one I was using is 2 HP and weights 14 lbs but is now a discontinued model. This compressor is great an pretty quiet. I highly recommend it.