Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2.6 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor

I was initially hesitant to order this item through Amazon based on the number of reviews that I read discussing shipping problems. I couldn't resist the terrific price and free shipping, so I decided to keep my fingers crossed and go for it. My compressor was shipped via FedEx. It arrived well-packaged with foam and heavy duty cardboard inside the box at strategic locations to protect vulnerable areas. I was thrilled to take it out of the box and find that it was 100% perfect. I added the oil, ran it for 25 minutes (under no load) to break it in and it was ready to rock.

Much has been written about the performance of this compressor, but I will share my thoughts briefly. I am a weekend warrior and will be using this unit to drive a blower, inflate car tires, run my airbrush and run my Brad/Finish nailers for various projects around the house. So far, I am very pleased with the quiet operation and excellent power. In addition, the vertical design of the unit makes it very easy to carry because it is not so wide that it bangs into your shins/legs. I am very impressed and highly recommend the Makita MAC700!

I believed the writer who wrote here that the shipping problems seemed to be corrected. Well, it ain't so. I noticed an oil stain on the box when I found it on my doorstep. Examinaton of the tool yeilded a cracked crank case plate. Looking at the damage and the oily damage to the box, it was cracked when the box was dropped on its side during shipping. There are NO PACKING MATERIALS in this box, they just stick it in there a send it on down the line.

I tried to contact Makita, but they only take calls from their customers M - F from 7 - 7 EST. I found the crack when unpacking the tool about thirty minutes after the Makita folks went home, on Friday. So, even though I paid for overnight shipping from Amazon, seems that I will have to wait until Monday to even let them know I have a problem. So much for needing the compressor until I get in touch with them and they send me a new, hopefully intact, part and a week or so.

UPDATE: I waited for nothing. Makita was quick to tell me they do not provide replacement parts. I have to take it to the authorized repair (closest one is 40 miles from home) and let them look at it. If they say so, I can get them to install a new crankcase plate - Five Screws. Makita said I could buy a part, which with shipping was $30. I could have gotten a better compressor with the extra bucks. Said to send it back to Amazon. So I have. I'll take odds that the one enroute is broken when it gets here.

Other than that, the un-usable compressor from the un-caring customer service company looked good sitting on the floor. A brilliant shade of blue...or is that turquoise?

I have owned this tool for about three years now and am quite happy with the sound level, size and performance. As with anything there are trade-offs with it's compact size and air capacity. I do allot of woodworking so this is my stapler and brad nail partner.
It cycles less than you would think, but if you have to clean off shelving or a project where you just spray continously you'll see that the small tank can't keep up too well. But as I said, I can put this in the truck or carry it into a home and most of all it's QUIET. I read all of these specs and when the manufacturer says it operates at a certain decibel level, it better not sound like a jet engine!
Bottom line, I like Makita and I like this compressor.

No shipping problems, But I live in Ohio which is close to the Kentucky warehouse.

p.s.
I don't grade 5 stars on too much stuff. This is a close 5

Most likely my my bad, as the air intake filter was probably thrown out with the box. When I called service to order another, it was $23.32, which seemed excessive to me. Then, to make matters worse, I only received the foam to go in the filter, not the filter itself. (I explicitly ordered the correct part number from their service sheet, but the guy acted as if it was my fault). He is now sending the cannister no charge (other than the $23.32 already paid.)

Unit seems fine, but rather heavy as many have reported. Hopefully, it will last.

I like MAkitta as a brand name. I have tried different Makitta tools and I never had a problem . I have no problem with this air compressor also but I think I was wrong about the tank size. 2.6 is nothing if you want to use this compressor for cleaning or painting jobs. it dores not give you enough air. The air comes out strong and to the point but not enough to last with the same force for more than five minutes then it gets weaker and weaker!
The compressor has almost no noise. Quite, stable, well built. Remember to buy all the accessories to enjoy it cos' the comp comes with nothing!
Also remember to attatch the metal part(filter) to the side of the compressor. Nothing was mentioned in the manual about the filter or how to attach it to the comp. Good luck.