CRAFTSMAN Air Compressor, 6 Gallon, Pancake, Oil-Free with 13 Piece Accessory Kit (CMEC6150K)

Great air compressor good price works awesome.

This CRAFTSMAN 6-gallon air compressor delivers consistent performance and reliable pressure for a variety of tasks. It builds air quickly, runs smoothly, and is easy to move and store thanks to its compact design. Ideal for DIY projects, inflating tires, and light workshop use. Solid build quality and excellent value for the price. Highly recommended.

It ain't your grandpa's Craftsman, but it's OK. Grandpa couldn't pick his up with one hand and tote it around! Don't expect to be able to run air tools with this thing. That's not what it's intended for. If you need to do that, you need to get a 30 gallon or larger unit. It works great for filling tires and blowing off the work bench, but that's about all it's suited for. That being said, it builds pressure quickly, it may have taken 2 minutes before it got up to 150psi and the motor cut off. Regulator allows for 140psi max, and it drops off quickly when you start using it. Don't expect it to hold a sustained air pressure, even with the compressor running. It drops like a rock, and will keep dropping if you keep using it. The compressor can not keep up with constant demand for air pressure. Again, that's not what these small units are meant for. Quality is OK. Made in America, but unfortunately, most Americans should come with a "made in china" sticker at birth. As a nation, we're all a bunch of sorry asses, and it reflects in our work ethic. Poorly adhered labels, and the pressure/regulator gauges are crooked... we just aren't the same caliber of people we once were. Most of us don't deserve the jobs we have. Included accessory kit is a nice bonus. It's all very chinky, but at this price point, it's surprising that it comes with it at all. You get a 25' air hose with quick connects pre-installed on both ends. The hose is very flimsy feeling, but it's rated at 200 PSI. You get a tire chuck, a blow gun with 2 different end attachments, a basketball filler, and something else that I can't identify. You get a tire pressure gauge too, but mine was broken. You would probably spend $30 buying all of that stuff if you got the cheapest junk you could find... which is likely what this stuff is.

This compressor is a game-changer! I love how lightweight, oil-free, and convenient it is, especially with the 13-piece accessory kit included. It's perfect for DIY projects at home or on the job site, offering great value for its price. Highly recommend this powerful and portable tool!

As I mentioned in previous reviews, I recently downsized and ended having an online auction company come into my house and wiped me out of so many tools that I wasn't ready to part with. Unfortunately, on the day they came to categorize my stuff, I was sick in bed with a high fever and was unable to oversee what they ended up auctioning off. Two of the items that were auctioned off were both of my air compressors. I find air compressors great to have around as you never know when you're going to walk out to your vehicle only to see a flat tire. So I decided to invest in a new air compressor but one with all the necessary hoses and accessories. It gives me great peace of mind that I will end up stranded in my garage with a flat tire. I'm very happy with the model I chose especially since it comes with all the necessary accessories. I do wish it had wheels but I couldn't find a model with wheels and all the necessary accessories. To be honest, I kinda get confused with air compressors that don't include all the accessories. I'm not a mechanic so I didn't need a compressor that I would use on a daily basis. This Craftsman model basically has everything I need and it's not too heavy to carry although I don't plan on carrying it anywhere. So I'm giving it a positive review for folks who would like to have an air compressor but kinda get confused by the necessary accessories. Follow up. Today I finally "tested" the air compressor. It worked fine but I was unable to insert the hose and fittings unless the tank was empty. Even when I assembled everything, I found the part that you use to connect to a tire valve was not air tight despite having what I refer to as plumber's tape on the threads. Note that where the hose connects to the air compressor was air tight. So I think I need to use a couple of pliers or wrenches to better tighten the accessories. I did try needle nose pliers but they only helped a little bit. I should mention that it still would fill a flat tire in it's present condition. I also could easily reduce the pressure produced by the air compressor as I believe that would reduce the "leak" at the accessories into the hose. I still recommend this unit as I believe I'll be able to make the accessories more air tight. I should also mention that I have significant arthritis in my hands so perhaps someone without arthritis would not run into the problems I did. One nice accessory is an "air gun" which is strong enough to air clean the floor of the garage by spraying the garage floor to the outside with the garage door open. Just make sure any "lightweight" items are on shelves.

Seeing as I had never used an air compressor before, I was a bit apprehensive when it came time to buy my own. Fortunately Craftsman is a trusted name, and going with this little guy was the right decision: it works flawlessly for all my needs and is extremely user friendly too! Whether it's filling up tires, checking for boost leaks in my truck, or just need some concentrated air to help with cleaning, this does it all without breaking a sweat. It has two attachment ports, as well as two easy to read gauges (one for cans total pressure, one for how much you want to come through hose) with a single knob on the front that controls how much air you are using. There is a safety release pin on the side, and on the bottom there is a moisture release valve that you should open up every time you are done using compressor. Make sure you have ran it down to zero prior to doing so, otherwise you might cause your pets to flee in terror from the loud hissing noise. As far as less likeable features go, they are pretty minimal! As other people have stated, this puppy is pretty loud. Nothing that will damage your ears or anything, but if your significant other or a baby is sleeping, you might want to hold off on turning it on. The safety release valve is kind of uncomfortable to pull, it's like the rings on your key chain but with a portion of it bent outward so it's kinda jagged to handle, but again, not a big deal. I imagine this is about as user friendly as it gets, so if this is your first time buying a compressor, this is an excellent choice! As tempting as it may be to buy a used one for cheaper, that is a bad idea! These cans are only made to last for so long, so be smart and stay safe! I highly recommend the red rubber ball, and I think you'll like it too!

It’s a little loud

I recently purchased this compressor for my home garage, as I found myself needing one after moving to a house with a 3-car garage in the back. Despite never owning one before, I was pleasantly surprised by its usefulness. The setup was straightforward, and I was impressed by its condition upon arrival, despite hearing mixed reviews. While it is a bit noisy, which is to be expected, the overall performance outweighs this minor inconvenience. The price, especially considering the included extras, was reasonable, and it doesn't take up much space in my garage. I've used it a couple of times already and plan to use it again for bleeding my brake system. If you're looking for an affordable compressor that gets the job done without breaking the bank, I would definitely recommend this one.