My Craftsman Model 919.165230 compressor with a 25-gallon tank served me well for over 12 years. I used it to paint motorcycle parts, power a cut-off tool for automotive body work, sandblast the ...

When assembling an engine, you will need a ring compressor to squeeze the rings together on a piston to fit the piston and rod combination into the bore. While the adjustable squeeze-the-handle ...

A highly satisfying close-up of compressor assembly during engine restoration, showcasing smooth fits, clean parts, and expert mechanical alignment. #CompressorAssembly #EngineRestoration ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part series. Part One of this article provided some background on screw compressors, then discussed the various components and capacity control ...

I first started using air-powered pneumatic tools nearly 40 years ago while working as a custom cabinetmaker and remodeling contractor. At that time, air compressors were behemoths: large, loud, and ...

When the only tool you’ve got is a hammer, every problem starts to look like a nail. Similarly, while a 3D printer is a fantastic tool to have, it can make you think it’s possible to build all the ...

HVACR field service terminology is often confusing and misused even by the most seasoned service veterans. Clarification of terminology among service technicians is of utmost importance in order to ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...