DEWALT D55140 Heavy Duty 1 Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Compressor

Customer Reviews

HERB WELDON'S REVIEW FOR D55140

2008-05-01
I DO MINIATURE MACHINING AND BUILD TINY STERLING ENGINES. SINCE I AM 100% DISABLED WITH POST-POLIO, I HAVE A "ROLL-AROUND" MACHINE SHOP IN OUR FAMILY ROOM SO I DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB STAIRS FROM THE GARAGE ANY MORE. I HAVE A TWO GALLON AIR "STORAGE-TANK" ON THE BACKSIDE OF MY BENCH FOR CLEARING METAL DEBRIS. I FILL THAT TANK FROM THE LITTLE DEWALT, AND A FILL UP LASTS FROM SEVERAL DAYS TO A WEEK OR MORE. I ONLY NEED VERY SHORT LOW PRESSURE AIR BLASTS. THUS, I ONLY NEED TO FILL THE "STORAGE TANK" ABOUT EVERY 8 DAYS OR SO.

THIS ARRANGEMENT WORKS EXTREMELY WELL FOR ME AS I DO NOT HAVE THE ROOM TO MOUNT THE COMPRESSOR ON THE BACK OF BENCH. BESIDES, THIS GIVES ME A BIT OF NEEDED EXERCISE GETTING THE COMPRESSOR OUT, AND CARRYING IT INTO OUR FAMILY ROOM FOR A "FILL" EVERY WEEK OR SO. NOW, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LITTLE GUY IS ABSOLUTELY TOP-NOTCH AND QUICKLY FILLS THE STORAGE TANK. IT ALSO HAS A HIGHER PRESSURE CAPACITY (135 POUNDS)THAN MANY SMALL UNITS WHICH GIVES ME LONGER PERIODS BETWEEN FILLS. IT IS PERFECT FOR MY NEEDS AND I AM EXTREMELY SATISFIED.

HERB WELDON

Great compressor

2008-04-06
This is a great little compact unit that fits in my trucks front box. So much lighter than my framing compressor, and for slamming in a few studs or running my pin nailer this was the ticket. It's design for the air outlet is great and the unit with it's low profile is stable. I have a lot of Dewalt tools and the brand has always worked to my expectations, I was confident with this recent addition to my tool box. And with the super saver shipping it was at the door in no time. I'm a bags on General Contractor and when tools don't work neither do I, buy this unit and you will like what you get.
Shinn Construction Co, New Mexico USA.

Very convenient

2008-03-15
I bought this compressor to avoid carrying heavy 5-gallon compressor after having back surgeries. I'm really happy to have this unit.
It's extremely portable that I can carry anywhere even in the attic.
It also maintains enough pressure for flooring stapler, so finish nailer causes absolutely no pressure problem.
I used to use CO2 nailer for small jobs. After buying this, I don't use the expensive CO2 tank any more. This unit is almost as handy as CO2 nailer.
It's amazingly quiet. Really quiet that normal conversation never get interrupted while it's running.

Obviously this is not for big jobs like using two flooring staplers at the same time. And air pressure leaks out fairly quickly after unplug it.
Fittings are not provided, so have to buy everything. That's an extra cost.

I recommend to anyone who need light duty compressor work.

Perfect size for the job!

2008-03-04
I was surprised when I opened the box to see a very nice product. It didn't take very long to fill the tank with air. And, Oh I love the sound of the motor (very quiet). I am a woodworker and this compressor is perfect for my projects.

Nice Little Compressor

2008-02-29
Got this compressor last christmas so haven't had it that long yet, but so far it's worked without a hitch. This is a nice little compressor for trim jobs. It's very easy to carry around because of its light weight. It fills up fast and is rather quiet. Got all new windows in my house and have had to case them all. No problems using my trim nailer with this compressor, it would go on about every 7 shots. I highly recommend this compressor for light trimming jobs.

DeWalt Compressor

2008-06-27
This DeWalt compressor lives up to the advertisements. It's quiet (compared to my 3.5HP compressor). It's able to handle a trim nailer. And it is easy to set up, transport, and use. Also, the multi-compatible air hose connection is a handy feature. Good job DeWalt!

Dewalt trim compressor

2008-06-15
The first one I got wouldn't even turn on so reliability could be a concern, but Amazon shipped me a replacement immediately (even prior to me getting the defective one returned) so that was great. The second one has worked fine. It's quiet, small and light....and it works, so I'm a happy camper and it should make a good trim compressor.

Nice Little Compressor

2008-06-12
This compressor does everything DeWalt says it does.

It is much quieter than any of my others.

Great Tool....

2008-06-08
This compressor is just what I needed. I do alot of trim work. Not only is this thing easy to carry, it is very quiet. Quick recovery, and powerful.

Quite, low amps, as advertised

2008-05-29
This compressor was a excellent purchase for the application I wanted it for. It compliments my larger compressors and is easy to move and handle and does the job I intended it for.
Ed W