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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Used in a variety of professional settings, as well as home projects, air tools are an invaluable asset. From blow guns and impact wrenches to ...

For running air tools or just blowing up tires, these portable compressors will help get the job done. Battery-powered tools still haven’t taken over every job, so many professionals and hobbyists ...

"An air compressor can be used for so many different domestic projects, even though so many people mistake them for something that only commercial areas need," said Andy King, founder and managing ...

Compressors are manufactured with several different types of stub connections. The most popular is a brazed stub connection; however, they can also use a Rotolock connection or a service valve with a ...

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.