The industry changed when the price of single-tool compressors became comparable to the price of two-tool compressors. From that point on, the industry shifted to a 185-CFM compressor. Long ago, in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

The MechanX is a diesel-powered, rotary-screw 40 CFM air compressor that is both compact and light-weight for such a power unit. Boss Industrie’s 475-pound compressor is contained within a tough, ...

The Ridgid Six-Gallon Electric Pancake Air Compressor is the perfect budget model for trim and finish work. It features a ...

In life, more often than not experience will mean the difference between success and failure. Experience is a great tool to have when designing an efficient air suspension, too, but what do you do if ...

Can you think of a more versatile tool to have in your home workshop other than an air compressor? From sandblasting metal surfaces to inflating the pool tubes for your kids, an air compressor makes ...