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Makita MAC2400 Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor

Review by ND2ELK posted 132 days ago 848 views 0 times favorited 12 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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My lovely wife posted this tool review in one of my blogs by mistake. I wasn’t about to complain about it at that time. One thing I have learned over the years is, if MaMa does something nice for you, Never complain! Now that it has been awhile I thought I should post it in the tool review section.

After doing a lot of reserch and looking at different compressors, I settled on this Makita. It is by far the most unbelievably quit compressor I have ever heard. Because my shop is small, I am trying to cut noise as much as possible. It is a little heavy but that is a side effect of being well built. I do not plan to use it mush out of the shop, if at all. The recovery time is fast. This an awsome compressor and I highly recommend it to anyone.

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Don K.

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posted 132 days ago

Great review. What does one of those go for ?

-- Don S.E. OK

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ND2ELK

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posted 132 days ago

Don: I paid $300 for the unit. Thanks for asking.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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posted 132 days ago

Hey Tom,
That is a sweet looking system….......well done.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

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a1Jim

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posted 132 days ago

Good review Tom
I prefer my compressors outside the shop

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Kent Shepherd

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posted 131 days ago

Thanks Tom. I’ve been wondering about that compressor. We’ve sold it several times—-Feedback is always good. It seems like a great compressor.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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davidroberts

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posted 131 days ago

I bought the exact model on Amazon about 15 months ago for my 2 car garage shop. Love it. Wouldn’t trade it. Great for a DIY and hobbist. Even handled a framing nailer without missing a beat. Perfect for my pinners and brad nailers. I was very concerned about noise because I had a small oiless compressor that would run you out of the garage even with the door up. This compressor is marketed as very quite and for my money it’s a dream.. Thanks for the review.

-- david roberts, houston area, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but that has never been a problem for me."

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Hunterastin

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posted 130 days ago

i wish my compressor was quiet, i have a sixty gallon Cambal Hausfield and it is extremly loud but the advantage is it has a huge tank so it dont run that much

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ahock

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posted 130 days ago

I used one of those on a job for awhile, it was great; couldn’t keep up with a roofing nailer, but worked for a framer. It definitely is quiet, I sat it under the miter saw station and standing there could have a conversation without a problem. I love my porter cable, but I can’t really have a conversation while it’s running.

Thanks for the review!

-- Finding satisfaction in creation

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moshel

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posted 129 days ago

Oh… I was so happy to read that there is a quite compressor… Alas, they don’t sell it here in NZ.
Thats sad.
My compressor can be heard through 3 doors. and it gives my an adrenaline rush every time it starts when I am working.

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

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thiel

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posted 112 days ago

FYI… I am seeing these Factory Reconditioned with warranty on Ebay (username rafsupply) for $179! I don’t know a thing about the seller, but they have a good reputation on ebay and a professional website. Apparently they are a certifed Makita Reconditioned dealer too…

-- Laziness - Apathy = Efficiency

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thiel

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posted 85 days ago

Ended up picking up that refurb. It’s perfect! Can’t tell it’s not new.

I can confirm… this thing is QUIET. I now have it mounted right in the bottom of my workbench and it cycles on and off without giving me even a flinch.

-- Laziness - Apathy = Efficiency

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Brian

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posted 59 days ago

I have that compressor. Bought it after reading nothing but great reviews everywhere.
It’s relative quietness is one of it’s best features.
It is pretty heavy for carrying but I notice some owners have it tied to a hand truck.

-- http://www.brianpenning.com/

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