We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most of us are familiar with gas-powered tools and electric power tools, but there is another kind of power tool — air powered. An air ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

I first started using air-powered pneumatic tools nearly 40 years ago while working as a custom cabinetmaker and remodeling contractor. At that time, air compressors were behemoths: large, loud, and ...

60-gallon air compressors are immensely handy for all sorts of jobs, from painting to powering tools. Here's our list of the best. Putting together a professional-grade air tool setup is quite the ...

Achieving optimum efficiency from an air compressor requires properly sizing it to the application. This calls for at least a basic understanding of the variables involved. “There are two variances ...

PRESSURIZED ATMOSPHERE is a mechanic's ally—whether it's inflating tires, sliding on a fresh set of grips, or purging clogged carburetor jets—but not many of us treat ourselves to an air compressor.