Fini Biscout Air Compressor
Tool: Fini Biscout Air Compressor
Date of Service: 1992
The most important quality of my Italian-made Fini Biscout Air Compressor is the fact that it’s been in service for 17 years with no maintenance. I purchased this one in San Francisco in 1992 and I’ve been installing framing, siding and countless trim without a single day of down time.
Experience and Comments:
Working as a finish carpenter for years, I brought this Fini compressor with me whenever one wasn’t provided. In combination with a 16 gauge Paslode this little compressor has driven millions of nails. Until about 8 years ago I used to drain the tanks at night. One of the valves got a little sticky so I cranked it shut. I checked the oil three times over the years and I think I added some once. That’s about it. This has been one maintenance-free tool that I’ve used regularly, proving it’s outstanding quality.
I remember the day I bought it and the salesman saying “You’ll be happy with this one” and I remember thinking “What? The weird orange one I’ve never heard of before? – OK, I’ll take it.”
I couldn’t find references to other Fini compressors with the exception of a few classified ads.
Links:
Fini Compressors at FiniCompressors.com (Manufacturer Data)
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Filed under: Compressors | Tagged: Air, Compressor, Finish work
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A favour please… I have the same compressor and have had troubles with the unloader valve. I have to press the on/off button to manually unload the unloader valve when the compressor reaches cut out pressure. Now I’m thinking it might be my on/off button. I’m wondering if there should be a spring connected to the bottom of the on/off button. I can send you a photo of what I mean.
Thanks, ann