This one’s a bit of a paradox: The do-it-yourselfer might pass by this compressor in favor of an oil-free, no-maintenance model, but it’s actually one of the best on the market for the homeowner, hobbyist and weekend warrior.
There are three factors that made us form this opinion. First, it’s the quietest compressor we’ve ever encountered. It’s a remarkable departure in a genre of tools that normally force you to suspend conversation while it’s cycling. The MAC700 puts out 80 decibels, according to the folks at Makita, and when you compare that to the 90 and up you get from most units, that’s practically a hum. So we like this for household use, especially in a basement shop.
Next on our list of pluses for the DIY-er is the low-amp draw, and with that, fewer trips to the breaker box and less chance of premature motor failure. The other feature that won us over is the easy-on-the-hand lever handle ball valve that saves your knuckles when you drain the tank. It’s also got a really fast cycle, so by the time you take a sip of water, you’re ready to work again.
It’s made like a champ, with a roll-bar handle that protects your investment, a cast-iron cylinder for durability and an oil sight glass that makes maintenance a breeze.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
What’s in the Box
Oiled single hot dog compressor with handle; 1/4-inch brass Makita universal coupler
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great little Compressor ..... expect to spend extra $
Comment: Unit is great for small/Home use but, like others it arrived broken. For me it was the tank pressure gauge caused by poor packing from Makita.
Called Makita like another user and Makita was quick to tell me they do not provide replacement parts and I should return it to Amazon. Since this unit seems to have packaging problems(unit is free to move around in box only the top of the unit is braced) and I do not care to enter into the shipping business between Amazon and myself (until an undamaged unit arrives)I ordered the part online.
Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Compressor with Flawless Shipping
Comment: 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!
Customer Rating: Summary: so far...it arrived broken
Comment: 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?
Customer Rating: Summary: Expect high quality with this item. Makita has a name for a reason
Comment: 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
Customer Rating: Summary: Good unit, service issue
Comment: 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.
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