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Review on Power Up Your DIY Projects With Bostitch 3-Tool Air Compressor Combo Kit (BTFP3KIT) by Ryan Olsen

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A nice set all around

My one and only complaint is that some parts of the air compressor get far hotter than I'm comfortable with, but it's not enough to smoke out anything or risk a fire. Just wish the one rubber hose attached from the pump to the tank didn't get so hot, or that it could have maybe been made out of something that felt a bit more durable. Plus, that rubber hose comes out of the plastic housing rubbing on a rather sharp edge of plastic. A super heated rubber hose rubbing on a sharp edge while in operation. not a good idea.Overall, though, the compressor is nice. It does what I need it to do. The brad nail guns are wonderful, very easy to fill and take care of. They feel like they're going to last a while. One thing I noticed is that some people either gave this thing bad reviews because of the nails getting stuck (DIYers) and some people loved it (contractors, professionals). As I read the book, I noticed it said the guns need to be oiled with just a few drops of a specific oil (which I immediately ordered) before use each day. Just a few drops. It's clear those that have had jams likely don't know that they're supposed to oil this gun (or almost any pneumatic tool, for that matter).The air compressor itself is loud, but this is an air compressor. I honestly don't care how loud it is.

Pros
  • ‎1 year limited manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • Risk of explosion or fire due to mechanical failure