After a great floor jack and a tool chest, getting the best air compressor is probably next on any home mechanic’s wish list. Cordless tools are so good now that in some cases they’re even ...

Air tools and hoses don't come with fittings installed so unless you buy an air compressor that comes with a starter kit (see the #2 Craftsman), you'll need at a minimum some fittings and an air hose.

There are several options for airing up at the end of the day. These include: a hand pump, compressed air or CO2, engine-driven compressors, and the ol’ reliable 12-volt compressor that runs off ...