Palmgren 92101 HipShot 12-Volt Ni-Cad Tankless Cordless Shoulder Strap Compressor

Discount Price: $34.98

Features:

• 12-volt portable Ni-Cad tankless, cordless shoulder-strap compressor
• 125 psi; pressure gauge; approximately 140 shots per charge with 18-gauge brad nailer
• Plastic housing for lightweight durability
• Includes compressor, 2 batteries, air hose, quick-connect coupler, shoulder strap
• Lightweight 6.6 pounds; 1-year warranty

Accessories:
Stanley SBN200K 5/8 to 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer	Tradesman 8470K 3/8-to-1-Inch Narrow Crown Stapler	Stanley SFS100K 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch Narrow Crown Stapler	Tradesman 8460K 3/8-to-1-1/4-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Kit

Customer Reviews:

compressor [Posted on 2008-03-21]
Pressureswitch never worked, unit doesn1t cycle. Machine works fine on manual switching. How do I get a press. switch replacement ?

Palmgren 92101 Hipshot [Posted on 2008-04-18]
The unit came with two rechargable 12v batteries and a auto-stop charger. A 6-8' coiled air hose with quick connects is included. A shoulder strap is provided for the 6.6 lbs compressor.

Both batteries were "empty" when shipped. The first battery took less than one hour to fully charge. I attached my DeVilbiss brad nailer to the compressor and started it up. It took 10 seconds to go from 0-120 PSI. It is surprisingly quiet. No louder than my ROS.

I loaded a strip of 100 18ga 1" brads. I nailed a piece of fir molding to a piece of 3/4" Birch Plywood. I shot as fast as I could, moving the nailer slightly between shots. I did not wait the two seconds recommended. I shot all 100 in a matter of minutes. Only six of the brads did not fully seat. At least some of those could be chalked up to my bad technique. When I waited the two seconds they all seated perfectly.

This works a lot better than I had hoped. It's just what I had in mind

PERFECT FOR SMALL JOBS [Posted on 2008-04-21]
Like many have stated, this product is perfect for a task in which you don't want to drag out the large compressor and fire it up. If you have something you need attached in the attic or crawl space you'd be glad you had this.

For me it fired about 60-70 2" brads before it needed recharging. It seems well built to me. The plastic housing is tough(no cracks after a few drops). The strap and attachemnts are good quality metal.

This is just a neat product, but it is not for large jobs. I would deduct 1 star because there is no case but the discounted price makes up for that.

Great idea, less than great implementation [Posted on 2008-07-06]
I ordered this through an Amazon seller and got a good price even though I had to pay shipping. Think they are clearing them out. Seems like a good value in that you get the compressor, 2 batterys and a charger. The quality of this item is good. After verification that it worked, I took it apart. Inside quality looks good as well. The real problem is that output pressure cannot be adjusted. It is 125 psi which exceeds max on some of my air tools. Took apart to see if could be adjusted. No, contains a non-adjustable pressure switch obviously set to 125 psi. I usually set my pressure to about 90 psi which is less than the max for all of my tools but enough for all jobs. So, I thought I could regulate output down to about 90. Bought a small regulator at local Harbor Freight (on sale for 3.99 w/ fittings, or you can pay $20 at Home Depot, no fittings. Refitted for my needs for a few extra dollars. Had to replace the pressure meter with one of my own since Harbor F one leaked. With no real air pressure storage, cannot tolerate ANY leaks or compressor runs all of the time and cannot reach pressure. Think it will work ok for limited use I have in mind as a homeowner not wishing to drag big compressor into home for one or two shots. But, this item would have been a better design if only output could be regulated down and maybe somewhat more air storage. Plenty of room in case for more air storage.

Good for small projects [Posted on 2008-07-14]
I used this portable compressor this weekend. Quality is good, minimal wieght and you can't beat the price. I used it with my finish nailer as well as to shoot 1 9/16 staples in a arbor that was falling apart. The unit recharged quickly but came on after every shot. I tried 3 shots with the stapler in a row and it worked fine each time. I like this compressor better than the Jac Pac. I returned the Jac pac and got this and i am very happy.
This is prefect tool for small jobs around the house.

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