If you’re thinking about buying a new air compressor, two key measurements that you need to be familiar with are PSI and CFM. Understanding what these measurements are, how they relate to one another, and how they affect the performance of your air tools will go a long way towards helping you find the right …
An air compressor can be a valuable addition to your arsenal of tools, whether you want it for small tasks like filling tires or heavy-duty work like powering nail guns or painting. But if you’ve never used an air compressor before, it can seem like a pretty intimidating machine. But have no fear – using …
Air compressors have a wide variety of uses and applications for professionals and DIY warriors alike. One of the most common uses for a typical garage compressor is filling up things like tires and sports balls. But what about balloons? Everyone knows inflating balloons by mouth can be time-consuming, exhausting, and downright painful – especially …
Of all the many uses of an air compressor, one of the most common is tire inflation. Many homeowners would agree that this alone is reason enough to have a compressor on hand. But before you go out and buy a compressor for inflating your tires, you want to be sure you get a model …
When shopping for an air compressor, it’s important to know what kinds of tools you’ll be using with the compressor. This is how you determine whether a given compressor will be adequate for your needs. After all, not all compressors will provide enough airflow and/or pressure for every air tool. And some of the most …
An airbrush can be a valuable – if not indispensable – tool for craft painting or art projects. But one thing you need to use an airbrush is compressed air. Of course there are air compressors made specifically for airbrushing, but these can be pretty expensive. And if you already have a regular shop compressor …
If you’ve shopped around for an air compressor, you’ve probably seen the term “duty cycle” come up a time or two. The duty cycle rating is an important factor in terms of your compressor’s longevity and what you intend to use it for. But there’s a fair amount of confusion surrounding just what a duty …
If you’re new to using an air compressor, you may not be familiar with the different components of the system. The same can be said for those who have used a compressor to fill up tires, footballs, rafts, etc. but have never used it with pneumatic tools. For some uses, you can get away with …
There are many seemingly technical measurements and terms that can be confusing when dealing with an air compressor. If you’re not familiar with the terms used, it can be hard to know what compressor is best for you. Or, if you already have a compressor, it can be difficult to know which air tools you …
