Compressors, pneumatic tools and generators

Buying guide

With a compressor, tank size and air output matter equally: a small tank can't keep many air tools going. Oil-lubricated compressors last longer and usually run quieter, while oil-free ones are lighter and need less maintenance. An air tool uses as much air as its maker states, and the compressor's output should exceed that figure. A generator's power rating, meanwhile, should cover the total of all the devices you'll run at the same time.