Oversizing an air compressor can result in tool damage, while undersizing the compressor can lead to poor tool performance. Thus, when selecting a compressor to meet your specific jobsite needs, it's ...

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 ...

After a great floor jack and a tool chest, getting the best air compressor is probably next on any home mechanic’s wish list.

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 ...

"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 ...