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 ...

Study the physics, do the math, and a 40-gallon compressed air tank pressurized to 100 psi has the explosive power of a stick of dynamite. Depending on circumstances, that’s enough to blow all four ...

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 ...

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Used in a variety of professional settings, as well as home projects, air tools are an invaluable asset. From blow guns and impact wrenches to ...