Palm Nailers and Compressors requirements?

[matthew-s]

Anyone have experience with these?

I'm looking at getting one (probably Ridgid 3 1/2") for a project or two around the house.

What kind of demand do these have on an air compressor? I can't find a CFM spec for these.

My crappy little craftsman compressor that is rated for 2.4 SCFM @90 PSI. It is fine for a finish nailer. Can it keep up with a palm nailer?

I have some work to do in tight spaces, and it looks like this should be the ticket.

Thanks in advance.

[MBAtarga]

I've got a Senco brand palm nailer - and a pancake Dewalt compressor that I've used it with (have 2 other compressors as well though.)
You don't normally use the palm nailer to drive many nails - just those in close quarters like you mention. I'd think pressure is most
important in operating the nailer - and CFM would limit the cycle time for how quickly you can drive nails - one after another.

[MT930]

They don need a lot of air volume. A very small tank is fine for a palm nailer and most finish size trim nailer's.

Large framing nailer's and coil roofing nailer's will need more volume/ tank size because it's a larger air charge that is used with greater frequency.


I have a palm nailer I do not use it very much. They are great for putting Tico nails in hurricane / Simpson straps, very fast, wear ear plugs.

My Senco is pretty loud, I like a light leather work glove as well.