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Video: Repairing Air Hoses

Learn the differences between materials and three easy fixes that can make a damaged hose as good as new by Justin Fink

Air Hoses: The Lifeline of Your Pneumatic Tools Online Membership Required

The right one should fit your tools, your budget, your work, and even the weather outside by Justin Fink

High-pressure framing nailer excels, but at a cost

Max's Powerlite HS90 is smaller and lighter than the competition without sacrificing power, so what's the catch? by Brian McCarthy

Rust-resistant air compressor Online Membership Required

X-Lite aluminum air compressor (EX8016) by Justin Fink

Choosing an Air Compressor You Can Carry Online Membership Required

Hot dog, pancake, or twin tank? Let your tools' appetite for air determine which one to buy by Chris Ermides

A List of Air-Compressor Manufacturers

Browse the Web sites of air-compressor manufacturers to look for a model that suits your needs and budget by Christopher Ermides

Tip: Slow bleeder for an air compressor

by Stephen Miller

Tip: The carpenter's hose reel

by Frank Maglin

Framing With Nail Guns Online Membership Required

They're as common on job sites as circular saws, but if you're not using your pneumatic nailer properly, maybe you should stick with your hammer by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Survey of Portable Air Compressors Online Membership Required

Job-site trails assess the quality and performance of more than two dozen compressors designed for trim carpenter by Jim Britton

Tip: Air-hose repair

by Jan Lustig

Tip: Storage reel

by Ric Winters

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Craftsman - 15309 Compact Air Compressor
At 25 lbs. Craftsman's 15309 compressor is fairly light, and easy to carry with its built-in handle

Powermate - VSP0000201 Compact Air Compressor
For those wanting an inexpensive deal, the Powermate comes with a dual purpose nailer/stapler, air hose, and accessory kit

Industrial Air - CP1080224 Compact Air Compressor
The CP1080224 compressor from Insdustrial Air has Two built in hose outlets allow for multiple tools to be run at the same time without needing a splitter

Campbell Hausfeld - FP2028 Compact Air Compressor
This ultra-compact compressor from Campbell Hausfeld comes in at just 12.7 lbs. and has a built in tray to hold a a few nails

Kobalt - U12HCCL Compact Air Compressor
This Kobalt compressor includes a mounting bracket and is also designed to hang on the wall in a shop

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