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.

The B-Air 185-12 Atlas Copco air compressor is electric and delivers up to 174 psi and a stable flow rate up to 190 cfm. It can work up to a full 8-hour shift. Its onboard power pack has 55 KwH ...

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 ...