Senco PC1010 1/2- Horsepower 1-Gallon Matte Finish and Trim Portable Hot Dog Air Compressor, Gray/Red

Great for small jobs, trim work, and when you dont want to lug a big compressor around. Suitable for baseboard and casing installation too. The only weakness Ive found is that the check valve failed within two years. Its a $16 part so not a huge deal but I have other compressors that have been cranking for 10 years without any repair parts needed. Its so small and light. Love it despite the necessary repair.

Im an aging finish carpenter. My younger colleague showed up with this cute compressor to run his pin nailer for a kitchen cabinet crown installation and it seemed to do fine. So I bought one to save my aching body some of the pains of portage. I figured that since Im a guy whose colleagues have always teased about doing damn nice work---and not much of it, it would be perfect for my slow pace and intricate work. However, handy as it was to lug on site, it didnt seem to keep up very well, possibly due to a leak I could not locate. It also seemed to make a very tinny sound when running --- I kept feeling like Id discover a loose fastener somewhere in the motor! Anyway, I didnt spend the little money involved for the privilege of doing detective/mechanic work, so I returned it and looked into other options. Glad I did! Bostitch offers a similarly designed model with only slightly greater size and weight, but twice the technical specs across the board. I bought Bostitch Trim Air (model CAP1512‑OF) for about $120 at Menards. (Oddly, this in-store price was much better than any I could find online!) Absolutely great little compressor, readily keeping pace with my pin nailer and my Senco Finish Pro 41 finish gun. These little compressors kick on a lot by design (tiny tank), but this one really gets the job done. BTW, the young guy who bought --- and is generally happy with --- Senco PC1010says he wished he had found the Bostitch before he bought the Senco. And FYI, this current review is from a professional carpenter who has stuck with Senco for all air guns for four decades. BUY BOSTITCH CAP1512-OF.

Borrowed one of these to power a 15ga finish nailer to install baseboard. Loved it and thought it would be a good thing to have in the shop for many uses. Did some research and decided to buy a California Air Tools 1P1060S compressor. While quieter and faster to fill, the Cal Air weighed 50% more (29 vs. 20 lbs), was bigger and harder to store on a garage shelf. Returned for the Senco and I’m very happy except the first one I received had a leak so Amazon replaced it. Only issue is with Amazon’s replacement policy. The original was shipped Prime 2-day but the replacement was shipped standard which took 7 days. The replacement didn’t ship until 3 days after I reported the original unit defective. Don’t understand why the replacement wouldn’t be shipped immediately via Prime since it wasn’t my fault that the original was defective. Very disappointed in Amazon’s replacement process. Should have just asked for a refund and re-ordered another. Replacement works great, is quiet and pressurizes to 135psi even though rated at 125. Tucks away nicely on garage shelf. I highly recommend this product.

Quiet-reliable-light weight, is perfect for little projects. Used it to shoot small staples on an exterior project putting up lattice. I like having it available for quick stuff to. I dont have to get the big compressor out for a tiny job. it also can do work like a big unit but just not as fast. You can put it a car and drive to a job-site for small things.

THIS IS MY SECOND SENCO COMPRESSOR, THE FIST ONE I MODIFIED TO FIT MY NEEDS, OVER TIME A LEAK OCCURRED THAT I COULD NOT IDENTIFY DUE TO THE MODIFICATION I MADE ( LET ME BE CLEAR, NOT A FAULT OF THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT.) THE NOISE FACTOR IS VERY MINIMAL, NOT EVER CLOSE TO ALL THE OTHER COMPRESSORS I HAVE OWNED. I MIGHT AD THAT THIS IS A LIMITED USE ITEM, IF YOU NEED A LONG -USE COMPRESSOR FOR CONSTANT VOLUME IT MAY FALL SHORT, HOWEVER IT DOES RECHARGE ITS PRESSER SOMEWHAT RAPIDLY. IF YOU NEED CONSTANT PRESSURE FOR LARGE JOBS THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.

First, the build quality is excellent - doesnt feel cheap or poor quality. I expect it will last for years. Its very portable and easy to carry. Pretty quiet, about like youd expect if youre used to compressors - more on quieter side. Cons are the 1 gallon is on the small side and the 1/2 HP is on the weaker side. Using a nozzle gun youve really only got about 7 to 15 seconds of straight usage before it runs out - with decreasing pressure over that time (obviously depending on air flow of nozzle). Recharge from empty is about a minute - which can be frustrating to stop and let it refill. This would be good if youre doing nailing or something with a slight pause in between usages so it can catch up, but if youre using it to blow things off like in a shop, the capacity is small and engine behind refill speed. If youre using it intermittently and for small projects, its good. But if youre using it in a workshop where youll need air stream constantly, Id go with either 2+ gallon or 1+ HP as youll find yourself stopping and waiting for it to refill. Used it to blow dust out of vacuum and had to keep stopping for it to catch up. This isnt a fault in the product, just went too lean on specs for my needs. Overall it is good quality and works well, but hits limits quickly. In hindsight Id get either bigger tank or more powerful compressor engine for faster refill rate - even at higher cost.

This is a great compressor. I install cabinets for a living and this compressor does everything I need. It is light weight and has plenty of pressure. I have bought two over the years and highly recommend it.

This a great quiet small compressor only down side no moister trap which is needed and that is all she wrote. Best for the dollar not as quiet as some smaller compressor but in a box with a fan it is really just a great little compressor and the best I found. It puts out enough air to run 4 air brushes a nailer and small air tools all day and doesnt over heat. A compressor for a traveling artist great for studio work, dusting, inflating and framing. It also had not leaks and a true 125 psi and 2 cfm. Nice for $120 it is a steal. Easy to use and carry, fast to recover fully. I have to say it is a must have for any tool guy or airbrush artist. Great finish and no cheap rubber feel and is easy to drain tank. It also put out very little moist at the end of the day.It is the only compressor that is a great buy in the class of small compressors around a $120 that you can move around freely with a psi of 125 amazing. Update it is almost 5 years later and it works like a champ it is a little dirty, beat up, and little louder but works well!

First off, let me tell you that I have five compressors and a couple of inflators now and have used many in over thirty years of contracting. This thing is great. After using my buddys I ordered one the next day. This does not take the place of my twin tank Empire unit for framing or heavier trim work, this will not take the place of a shop compressor or job-site unit. However - for a quick trim or repair job with a pinner, narrow crown stapler and even up to my 15ga finish nailer this is just fine. What a joy to carry this instead of a 50-60 pound unit in and out of small jobs. Quiet, quick, light and seems well built. The regulator was sticking for a while but that cleared up and I cracked the gauge glass getting it in and out of the truck so often. Still just keeps on pumping.

Awesome little compressor. Six stars, its just better than great! Quiet, I mean QUIET!!! Great construction and finish. Light as a feather. Runs my 16 ga. nailer as fast as I want to go with 13 - 15 shots between cycles. Goes even farther with brads & pinners. I dont know how fast you are but this puppy will wear me out even hanging doors and heavy molding. I will probably never use anything else for one gun finish and repair jobs. Perfect for cabinetry too. The only negatives Ive read on this compressor were from people who apparently expected it to keep an entire work crew busy. This is a one man tool and greatly exceeds its rated capacity for such. It would make a perfect hobby compressor but understand its way better than that. If you are a one or two man show, or do repair and project work check this compressor out. In my opinion its the cats pajamas. PS- I learned of this compressor from a friend whos son is the resident carpenter for a couple of the HGTV seriess (Thanks Dave!). My friend even uses it for light framing and stapling flooring. He loves it and he has access to anything he wants. UPDATE: May2015. Everything I said above - Light, small, quiet, professional quality. Whats not to love?