Pneumatic tools have long been popular with professional construction workers, but it is only recently that they have made their way into the home. What is a pneumatic tool? Quite simply, it is one that is powered by compressed air. In this article we are going to discuss the power source of these tools, the air compressor.
At present, there is no standard air compressor for the home. People are free to choose whichever power model they would like without having to consider whether it is a domestic or commercial model. Of course, the average homeowner rarely requires a heavy-duty air compress. A unit that has around two horsepower with a tank size of 20 gallons is often more than enough to complete simply home projects.
The only reason that a homeowner would need a bigger, more powerful compressor is if he were undertaking a major project like building an outdoor storage shed or an addition. But even then, medium-size Compressors. What are the most common uses? Because they rely on compressed air, they can be used to inflate nearly anything in a jiffy, from inflatable rafts to beach balls to car tires. Then there are the specific tool attachments.
Probably the most popular of these attachments is the blow-gun, which can be used to remove dirt or grease. Then there is the nail gun, the air stapler and the air sander, all of which can be used for home improvement projects. Last but not least there is the sandblaster attachment, which is can remove rust and old paint.
