If you want to make quick work of easy jobs, and easier work of hard jobs, it might be time to purchase an air compressor. These pneumatic devices, which convert power into potential energy stored in ...

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.

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 ...