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Air Compressors - One Size Does NOT Fit All
Air compressors have been in use around our homes, on job sites, and in our factories and manufacturing businesses for many decades. Air compressors allow us to get jobs done in a safe, clean and efficient manner. They are reliable, convenient, and in many applications, indispensable. - read entire article -

5 Reasons Why You Should use a Portable Air Compressor with Pneumatic Tools
My husband is a do-it-yourself kind of guy, and this is great for many reasons. For one, things get done around the house. I noticed this when were first married. It was about 10:00 pm at night, and I noticed that something needed doing in the bathroom. I made a comment that we should do that soon, and he said, "how about right now?" I was very impressed! My Dad takes forever to get things done. And, no, it was not just because we were newly weds, things still get done quickly and competently. - read entire article -

The Evolution of the Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor
So, what do air compressors and corn have in common? This sounds like a trick question, and perhaps it is. I would be accurate is asking, what do Campbell Hausfeld air compressors have in common with a corn planter? Well, it all comes down to history and how a company evolves over the decades. - read entire article -

Things to Consider when Purchasing a Portable Air Compressor
Air tools can make your work much easier and efficient, and a portable air compressor is a necessity if you want to use them. Air compressors are available in many sizes and capacities. Some of the larger ones have wheels and handles to help move them around. They have different horsepower and pound per square inch (psi) ratings. They are typically powered by gas, electric, or diesel. - read entire article -

How Portable Air Compressors Work
There are many portable air compressors on the market today of varying sizes and power. And though they vary by size and power, they all work on just a couple of different technologies to generate air pressure. - read entire article -

3 Manufacturers of Portable Air Compressors You'll Want to Consider
Air compressors are just plain cool. They save tons of time and allow the user to work efficiently and easily. The many uses of them go on and on, and their obvious benefit and value in so many different situations makes them a must have item for most shops. I worked for a couple hours today on installing some cedar siding on a wood shed. Without the compressor that job would have taken me much much longer. It was a huge time saver... - read entire article -

So Many Tools for Just One Coleman Air Compressor
There are many tools that can be run with a Powermate Coleman air compressor. My husband has an air compressor that he uses with a nail gun. It works great and he was very grateful for it when he built our fence a few years ago. But the nail gun is the only air tool that he has, but recently he saw another air tool in action that made him realize that he needed more! We were over at my in-laws house and they were having their front deck remodeled... - read entire article -

A Coleman Air Compressor Gets the Job Done
Air compressors are a very popular, and sometimes a necessary, tool in a lot of shops and garages all over the world. They allow the user to use tools that get the job done efficiently and cleanly. From sanding, painting, power washing and grinding to simply filling up bike and car tires when the air pressure gets low, Coleman air compressors find themselves right in the middle of this important category of tools. - read entire article -

Commercial Air Compressors Git 'er Done
If you've got a big job to do you need the right tools to do it. Anything less will just end up costing you more in money, time, frustration, and disappointment. Thankfully, commercial air compressors have the power, options and oomph to git 'er done. - read entire article -

Coleman Air Compressor Terminology
Recently I was shopping around for a Coleman air compressor for my husband for Christmas, and quickly got confused! CFM and PSI, single stage and two stage compressors, different phase electric motors; the terminology was a bit over my head. I thought of asking my husband, but that would be a quick give away as to what I was thinking of purchasing. So I started doing some research to gain a bit of understanding. Some information was just over my head, it was like I pulled out an engineering text book! - read entire article -

Three Top Manufacturer's of Air Compressors
There are many great air compressors on the market today that come in many different styles and sizes. And though one of the most important things in choosing an air compressor is to get the correct one for the job, you also want to make sure to get one from a good and reputable company. Let's take a look, in alphabetical order, at three manufacturers that are known for producing affordable, quality products that they will stand behind. - read entire article -

There is More than One Type of Air Compressor
When I think of an air compressor, I think of something that compresses a large amount of air through a small opening to create a large amount of pressure for using power tools. We have a small, portable air compressor that is used with a nail gun. We purchased it when building a fence, and it has really come in hand many times since. But I was recently looking for a new air compressor, and was overwhelmed by the different types on the market today. My main problem was that I didn't understand the difference between the different types. So I did some basic research and here is what I discovered. - read entire article -

Basic Assembly, Maintenance and Storage of Air Compressors
By way of introduction, air compressors are pretty straight forward machines. Most models that the average home owner or small business owner are familiar with work on some pretty basic principles. They use an air tank that has a valve that can be opened and closed, allowing pressurized air to build up inside the tank to be used later to run pneumatic tools. These tools range widely from simple tire inflators, to paint sprayers, to nail guns and others. - read entire article -

Portable Air Compressors: You can use them Here, There or Anywhere
Carry them here and carry them there, portable air compressors can be carried and used anywhere. So I told my friend, Sam, one day. And he said to me, "Anywhere? That, I would like to see. I am sure I can find a place that cannot be." So I took the challenge and asked him where he would like to see me work my air compressor. - read entire article -

The Basics of Using Industrial Air Compressors Safely
As is the case with any other power tool, you should read, understand, and follow all safety instructions that come with industrial air compressors. These machines are not to be taken lightly. If you take them as the serious machines that they are, then you will set yourself up to have a safe and enjoyable time using them. Tragedy can happen if the safety rules are ignored, or not followed. Having said that, let's take a look at industrial air compressors and see what some of the basics are. - read entire article -

More than One Type of Air Compressor
If you are in the market for an air compressor, after doing a bit of research, you will discover that there is more than one type of air compressor available. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the best air compressor for you, but knowing what types of compressors are available is a good first step. Here are the basic types that are available, ranging from light weight to heavy duty. - read entire article -

Basics of Setting up and Running a Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor
Investing in quality tools and machines is always a good idea. A Campbell Hausfeld air compressor certainly qualifies as one of those quality items, and for good reason. This company is known for their high standards of manufacturing excellence, and have been at it for a long time. The company was started in 1836, and they have been manufacturing air compressors since 1940. Air compressors in general are pretty straight forward machines. They have tanks that hold pressurized air that can be called on when needed to run a wide assortment of air-powered tools. Let's take a closer look at the set up and operation of the Campbell Hausfeld air compressor. - read entire article -

10 Questions to Ask When Looking at Air Compressors
If you are making an investment in something that is expensive or that you want to last a long time, then you need to do some research. Now, this may seem like an odd comparison, but if you are looking to purchase a pure bred dog, you check out a lot of breeders before making a decision. And if you are truly serious and prepared, you go with a list of questions for the breeder, both about the dogs and about the breeder's philosophy and methods. Now, the same should be done for other purchases, especially tools and equipment, like air compressors. - read entire article -

Industrial Air Compressors Don't Have to be Just for the Big Boys
I have a cute little "pancake" air compressor. It's not one of the monster industrial air compressors, but with a name like "pancake" what do you expect. I think it might be a five gallon unit, if I'm lucky. It works great for about one second. I am constantly wishing I had more air, more time, and more capacity in the shop. And I am not alone. Woodworkers, tinkerers, and guys with shops all over the country deal with the same frustration. I think the think most of us fail to recognize is that just because we have a small shop doesn't mean we have to settle for small compressors. - read entire article -

Thinking About Air Compressors
Air compressors are not something you usually think about. That is, unless you are in the trades, an avid do-it-yourselfer, a wood worker, a painter, a roofer, a contractor, or about a million other things. Basically, it is a subject that you might not think that big a deal until you realize that there's a good chance you use air compressors often, or at least occasionally. Having said that, let’s take a closer look at these sneaky little buggers and find out what the deal is with them. - read entire article -

Portable Air Compressor to the Rescue
Last week I decided to help my Dad power wash the cedar siding on his house. It has been about 15 years since it was last done, and it was really showing signs of needing help. The mold and darkened surface was significant. Anyway, I decided to use a regular gasoline power washer to clean the wood. It worked like a charm, and before long, the job was done and sitting there dry. Since it needs some time to fully dry out before applying stain, I had some time to consider how I wanted to apply it. - read entire article -