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

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"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 ...

Portable air compressors power a variety of air tools, including inflators for tires, finish nailers for carpentry projects, and impact wrenches for auto work. Unlike full-size air compressors, these ...

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 ...

Due to some colder than usual weather, we decided to place part two of our three-part bodywork segment we featured in our April issue on hiatus till the weather warmed up. In the meantime, we decided ...

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