Pressurized air can be used for air-driven tools, to fill up tires, run air lockers, fill airbags, for compressed air to blow things off, and even to run air-powered margarita mixers.

05.Though the CKMTA12 twin-motor air compressor can run some air tools, you might want an auxiliary air tank if you’re going to use more demanding units like 150-psi air impact guns.

Oversizing an air compressor can result in tool damage, while undersizing the compressor can lead to poor tool performance. Thus, when selecting a compressor to meet your specific jobsite needs ...

The video below the break shows the engine being run up after a period of storage. It’s an effective device, easily capable of taking more air than his compressor can supply.

In this video, we guide you through the step-by-step process of making an air compressor using an old fridge compressor.