Air Tools
From air compressors to pneumatic nailers and spray application systems, you'll learn how to choose the right pneumatic system and air tool for your woodworking shop.
Pneumatic pin, brad, and finish nailers make project assembly as simple as pulling a trigger.
We tested 11 units priced from $130 to $325 in search of one that will handle most woodworking-shop needs.
What if you could cut your finishing time by more than half, and get a super-smooth finish, to boot? You can! Stow that brush and enter the spray age with a low-overspray system.
A high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray gun makes applying a finish easier than ever. Follow these simple procedures and keep that gun performing like new for years to come.
I plan to build several pieces of furniture and some cabinets. As I add tools, I’m wondering when to use a brad nailer, and when is it better to nail with a finish nailer?
On my pneumatic tools, I installed an air dryer to remove moisture and fine particles. Am I doing right by drying my air?
While shopping for a home-shop compressor, I saw an online listing for a “two-stage” machine. What’s the difference between a two-stage and a regular compressor?
What’s the difference between automotive, industrial, and universal air fittings?
I waited too long to clean my spray gun, and now the lacquer I was using has hardened inside it. Can this gun be salvaged?
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