Air Compressor Knowledge

Driving roofing shingles with an improper tool causes very particular frustration. Bending nails, missing shots, and disrupting your pace all works together to slow you down. All this happens while …

Read moreRoofing Nailer Buying Guide

Two nearly identical-looking tools sit side by side in the hardware store. You grab a 16-gauge one and then you grab an 18-gauge one. What’s the big deal? At least …

Read more18-Gauge vs 16-Gauge Nailers Explained

The framing nailer is dialed in, perfectly balanced, fully loaded and ready to drive some studs home. Then you grab what looks like the right size box of nails and …

Read moreWhat Nails Fit a Framing Nailer? Gauge and Length Guide

There you are, standing in front of the hardware store, thinking about a project. In your head, it has a nice finish. You pick up a tool, load some fasteners …

Read moreFraming Nailer Buying Guide: Clipped vs Round Head

Air compressor explosions are not where you would imagine them to be. They aren’t usually in heavy industrial plants, but instead occurs in small workshop or even home garages. A …

Read moreAir Compressor Safety: Tank Explosion Risk and ASME Ratings