Just because your nailers aren’t cordless yet doesn’t mean your compressor can’t be. I know framers who keep a small compressor handy for (depending on where you live) “pick up” or “punch out.” Whatever you call it, there’s missing blocking or a window opening that needs to be packed in or nails to be installed for drywall. If your compressor is cordless, you can bring it to the work and leave the cord—and mile of hose from wherever the main compressor is—behind.
DeWalt says its DCC2560T1 60-volt Max 2.5-gallon Flexvolt cordless air compressor will dish out 1,220 nails on a single charge. I’m assuming those are finish nails, but nevertheless, an hour or two of setting blocks or nailing off a sheet that got missed seems to be well within the wheelhouse of this compressor. The unit has a OneTurn regulator, which means there’s no more dial to fight with, and, DeWalt says, pressure adjustments are fast and accurate. The motor is brushless and the pump is oil-free. For its 21.5-pound weight, I’d like to issue a personal thank you to DeWalt, as carrying compressors is among my least favorite things to do. It provides 1.2 SCFM at 90 psi. Oh, and it has a ball drain valve, which should be required equipment on any compressor. A compressor kit with charger and battery costs $300. dewalt.com
