DEWALT D55141BNS Review by Jerry H, March 18, 2009

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This compressor set is perfect for the hobbyist, home-craftsman and do-it-yourselfer. Molding projects are a breeze. The compressor is small enough to sit on the floor by a work bench and not get in the way. I bought one of those curly-Q, pig-tail air hoses that looks like a big yellow Slinky. I use it constantly for cleaning small items like electric motors, old clocks, gun parts and my wife`s hairdryer. I learned the hard way not to use a garage compressor on a hair dryer. I imagine it would also work great for artist who paint with a small air gun. The supplied tools also work superbly on small building projects. Expecting these tools to work on a framing project is like carrying a knife to a gun fight. When not in use, always leave the drain cock open allowing air and moisture to escape. This will prevent rust from forming inside the tank. DEWALT is constantly offering discounts and dollars off on future purchases. I took advantage of one of these offers and held on to the coupon for awhile. Right before it expired, Amazon.Com placed this compressor set on sale. Using the coupon, I got this set for $179.00. That’s a bargain. That was also over a year ago and I have no complaints whatsoever. As I’ve said before, Amazon.Com is the online shoppers best friend. They make shopping fun.

DEWALT D55141BNS Review by Dan Billings, May 23, 2009

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This is a trio of solidly built tools. I have not used the nailer or stapler yet accept to test them on some scraps. I used the compressor with a framing nailer to put up a fence. It worked efficiently and it seems very strong for it’s size. It is easy to carry and store (flat or upright). The dual connections are a nice feature. Everything feels solid and well built; gauges, welds, handles, tank, tool storage boxes. Typical Dewault quality. This kit comes with everything, even safety glasses. This tool goes on sale at Amazon frequently, so keep a look out for huge price drops.

DEWALT D55141BNS Review by Mark L, June 29, 2009

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I got the compressor kit with the 2 nail guns for $199 but, I sold the guns ( I only wanted the compressor ) The compressor alone was $199, So I made out pretty good. As for the compressor I love the compact size,light weight and relatively quiet motor. It works great for finish guns and staplers ( I was able to shoot 17 1″ staples before it would kick on ) I was curios on how it would handle a framing gun so I took it on a small job to close in a porch. The porch was 16′x 24′ and we framed the walls with 2×6 studs and had 6 large windows. The compressor worked pretty good with the framer ( It ran a good bit but we never had a nail not set completely. I would not recommend it for everyday heavy framing or roofing. I did use it on 7/16″ OSB for the floor – there too it ran almost constantly ( Had to wait for it to catch up once in awhile )So for the contractor it’s great for trim jobs but not so good for framing. For the handyman or do it your-selfer it works very well.

DEWALT D55141BNS Review by B. Corso, July 2, 2009

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We got this to help with installing a wood floor, new base molding, and the crown molding the wife has wanted forever.
The compressor comes up to pressure in 1 minute or so and the two guns work GREAT!

DEWALT D55141BNS Review by Nextel2010, October 8, 2009

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Bought the combo a year ago, and used the compressor to drive a framing gun. It worked fine, but will recycle every 4th nail or so, but I was using the framer for a small yard project so I didn’t mind. Tried the included brad and finish nailer recently and was pleasantly surprised at how well both worked. Both are solidly built, and easy to use. No complaints, except I wish they had a lockout feature (so they wouldn’t fire when out of nails). I punched a few holes in my work before I realized what was happening…..

Also, the compressor is rated by a DeWalt service rep. as have only a 300 hour service life, then it becomes essentially disposable (not worth repairing, unless you want to do it yourself). 300 hours sound short, but you can still get a lot of use for that 300 hours, esp. if running the smaller guns.