Recommendation needed for these 2 tools for home renos

[toopence]

I am not a serious DIY'er, just a regular joe bloggins that does the odd home reno now and again. I need some recommendations for the following

1. Air compressor ( preferably with additions at a good deal ), also oil or oil less and pls advise why?

2. Mitre saw for small home jobs and say framing a basement ( good deal needed )

cheers

[Drew_W]

1) Husky combos "Special Buy" at HD. CT framing nailer if you need one < $100.

2) Ryobi. Get one with slide. You'll thank me later.

[toopence]

1) Husky combos "Special Buy" at HD. CT framing nailer if you need one < $100.

2) Ryobi. Get one with slide. You'll thank me later.

Drew..thanks for that. What size in both is sufficient for the average homeowner?

[goofball]

Why do you need an air compressor? For framing? I prefer using screws though it does make the job go slower. At least you can undo something if you need to without resorting to using the reciprocating saw to cut the nail. Shear strength is greater with a nail but then again, we don't live in hurricane country so don't know how important that is.

Mitre saw, I wouldn't get less than a standard 10" personally, good for 2x6. A slider should be good for 2x12" Can't cut 4x4 posts without flipping, don't know if that is important. The ryobi is a good one for DIY'er, reasonably priced. I use a Mastercraft which I have ensured is aligned properly and it has served me well, recently moved to a slider.

[t3359]

I'd recommend the following:

1 - compressor, 5gal, brad nailed with non-mar tip

Specifically, look at the Porter Cable combo that Home Depot has on sale fairly often. Compressor is really light ~30lbs and is non-oiled. Brad nailer is Pretty good as well. Comes with one more mailer, possibly stapler. Sometimes there's a 3-nailer combo... But I don't think the third is a framing nailer... $150 (2-nailer combo on sale).

If you want a mechanics set, grab something from Canafian Tire... I don't do much car stuff, so low-end was okay for me.

I'd recommend getting a 50' rubber hose to replace the PVC coil that comes with the kit.

Later on, you can get a bigger compressor or something with more hp that fills up faster... The PC mentioned above fills up a bit slower, and I have to wait a bit when doing things like changing tires.

Myself, I also have a heavy 5gal that I leave in the basement for big jobs... It's oiled and super loud... Really a no-name brand I bought at CT on clearance.

My nailers are a mix of whatever I liked at the time when I needed it: Bosch framing nailer, Dewalt finish nailer, crown stapler, Paslode flooring nailer, and a variety or brad nailers. I would avoid the Cambell-Hausfeld nailers... I have a few and they're frustrating.

2 - I'd recommend a 10" fixed non-slider just because it's more accurate and lighter for the same price. Anything should do as long as the fence is straight, there's enough power to cut through a 2x4"... Then all you need is a good blade.

Myself, I have a 10" Ridgid compound mitre that I use 95% of the time. It's so light I can carry it with one hand. The laser feature is pretty good.

I also have a 10" slider for the other 5% of the time... It's bulky and I hate carrying it around. Not too accurate either... Perhaps it's just the brand (Mastercraft Max).

I'd recommend against a 12" saw just because of the price of the blade.

Anyway, good luck!
bjl

[stealth]

1) Husky combos "Special Buy" at HD. CT framing nailer if you need one < $100.

2) Ryobi. Get one with slide. You'll thank me later.

Agreed. I have the ryobi slider, and although it needs some adjusting, it's a good saw. And sliding mitre is a great feature.

Some of the master craft ones are pretty good too.....there was a steal of a deal on one a month or 2 ago for $45(not sliding), that I picked up for the cottage.

[sienna owner]

For the compressor, might want to stick with non-oiled as it's less maintenance and u can leave it in a cold environment if u need to.

[Zamboni]

2 - I'd recommend a 10" fixed non-slider just because it's more accurate and lighter for the same price. Anything should do as long as the fence is straight, there's enough power to cut through a 2x4"... Then all you need is a good blade.

Myself, I have a 10" Ridgid compound mitre that I use 95% of the time. It's so light I can carry it with one hand. The laser feature is pretty good.

I also have a 10" slider for the other 5% of the time... It's bulky and I hate carrying it around. Not too accurate either... Perhaps it's just the brand (Mastercraft Max).

I'd recommend against a 12" saw just because of the price of the blade.

Anyway, good luck!
bjl

Good points-many purchasers discover light weight inexpensive sliding compound miter saws are not accurate, or become inacurrate with a little bump. Plus you need space btw the wall and saw, not ideal when fixed in a small workshop. A good 10" non slider can be very accurate and holds those settings, but the larger cuts allowed by a 12" saw can have the purchaser regretting the 10" saw.
If you will be cutting 4x4's for a deck, larger crown or base moldings the money saved by going with a 10" saw won't seem like good savings.

I'm upgrading from a Bosch 12" I paid $500 for last year to a 12" Jet sliding compound miter saw-should have paid the $750 last year for the 12" slider....take your time and consider future needs.