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 ...

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

"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 ...

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 ...

So you're shopping for an air compressor? If you don't quite have the room for something like a free-standing high-capacity compressor or you're looking for something portable, the options are ...

Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles offer excellent accuracy and power, but to utilize the latest in air rifle technology, you need a way to fill the rifle’s air tank. A standard bike pump or tire ...

Why is a built-in air compressor useful? Let's pump through a few scenarios. Say you're making your way across Moab, Utah, the hard way in your fancy new R1T. To scramble up and over some of the ...

Onboard air can save you time, make life a lot easier, and heck, maybe even save your life. Luckily, if you don’t have an onboard air setup there’s an easy recipe to follow as long as you have or can ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Whether it's for painting, dusting, inflating, or air tools, sometimes there's no substitute for an air compressor.