From everything I've read and researched, it seems that Harbor Freight has created remarkably decent clones of California Air Tools and DeWalt compressors with the 2, 4, and 6 gallon options that look well priced when coupons are around. What I haven't read is a single long-term review, or really anything more than an unboxing and early use.

Aug 9, 2021 · Just moved and looking for a decent compressor for the shop. Looking at the 27 gallon 200 psi Fortress, but being it's a fairly new product I'm not sure it's worth the full $429 (likely with an additional $80 for the 2-year warranty). I'm primarily looking to use this for automotive tools, such as an air hammer and impact guns.

Apr 25, 2023 · Hey y’all. I’m sorry for the super naive question… admittedly, i am not the most verse with air compressors. I want to buy an air compressor to do some detailing work on my cars… simply hobby and not professional work. And also some small home Improvement work. When looking at the options for the fortress air compressors, I see two Options.

Jan 22, 2022 · Quiet air compressors: Fortress 2 Gallon (FT2135UQ) vs California Air Tools 2010A I was looking into getting a new air compressor for some de-soldering work on a station that requires a separate air supply and perhaps for doing some blow outs of dusty fans/cases for computers and consoles.

Jul 31, 2020 · Just bought he 200 PSI Fortress. Added a air turn on/turn off Ball valve Because I do not like compressors coming on in the middle of the night due to a small air leak in the downstream system. Ran for the 30 minutes with no air pressure as it said it should be done.

Jan 18, 2022 · Looking for a new compressor under $400. Trying to decide between the fortress 26 gallon, mcgraw 21 gallon and the kobalt 26 gallon quiet tech. I do want a quieter machine than my current older model Kobalt, minimum 150psi.

Mar 26, 2024 · The Fortress is the higher end brand so all else being equal go with the Fortress. As an employee we see substantially more returns on the McGraw brand. If I was in the market for a compressor personally I wouldn't even consider a McGraw if I was doing anything besides pump up tires and occasionally brad/finish nail some stuff.

Dec 11, 2022 · This FORTRESS® 225 PSI Oil-Free Professional Air Compressor uses High Pressure Technology to deliver the same runtime benefits as a 19 gallon/125 PSI tank. The compressor has an integrated control panel with easy-to-read gauges and two built-in quick connect couplers for easy one-handed hose connection.

May 7, 2023 · I've got a 2 gallon air fortress "quiet" compressor. I love it. Use it for nailers, tires, blowing dust around, and also do some mold making in a pressure pot with it. Works great for all those things. Always starts, holds pressure, regulator doesn't wander at all. Definitely not enough CFM for blasting or running any continuous tools like an ...

Sep 13, 2022 · So I just bought my first air compressor over the weekend, the Fortress 6 gallon 175psi pancake style. I knew ahead of time to break it in for 15min wide open and did so. However, I haven't seen it get all the way to 175psi. I've filled and emptied it 3 or 4 times now. It always cuts off at 170psi. It does kick on at 145 like it says it should ...