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 ...

Heavy shop equipment-stuff like air compressors, big bench vices, parts washers and hydraulic presses-is what separates the serious home shop gearhead from the dabblers in our ranks. It isn't for ...

Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

Having a reliable air compressor is handy for many reasons. The big one is the fact you don't have to leave your house to air up your tires, a basketball, or anything else of that nature. If you have ...

When selecting an onboard air compressor, start with the basics. Determine how much pressure (psi) and flow (cfm) is required, then determine the duty cycle. “Ask yourself what you will be doing with ...