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Tip on installing a remotely-activated drain on an air compressor tank.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #24 Jan-Feb 1992 pg. 10

Buyer's guide to air compressors.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #48 1996 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 114

Buyer's guide to air compressors.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #62 1998 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 32

Buyer's guide to air compressors.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #69 1999 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 32

Annual buyer's guide to air compressors.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #76 Fall-Winter 1999 pg. 12

How to buy an air compressor
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #83 Fall-Winter 2000 pg. 91

Mobile stand for a small air compresser is fitted with an air hose reel.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #91 Dec 2001 pg. 114

Air compressors in the home workshop. Tips on selection and use.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Dec 1984 (v.8#3) pg. 34

Advice on selecting a compressor for use with pneumatic tools.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Aug 1993 (v.16#11) pg. 8

Air power. Here's what compressed-air tools can do for you and how to buy the air compressor to run them.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #297 Apr 1989 (v.39#4) pg. 84

Tip on rinsing an air compressor tank with auto antifreeze to help prevent internal rusting.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #359 Jun 1995 (v.45#6) pg. 17

Portable air compressors. A primer on supplying air to nailers, staplers, and other air tools.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #49 Oct-Nov 1988 pg. 84

Tip on draining air compressor tanks.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #99 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 18
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #100 Feb-Mar 1996 pg. 6
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #102 Apr-May 1996 pg. 8

Survey of portable air compressors. Job-site trials assess the quality and performance of 24 compressors designed for trim carpenters.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #113 Dec 1997-Jan 1998 pg. 66

Tip on applying a rustproofing coating to the inside of an air compressor tank.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #126 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 6

Compressed-air systems. Choosing and using compressors. Advice on installing permanent air lines in the workshop. Tips on selecting a spray gun and accessories.
FINE WOODWORKING #82 May-Jun 1990 pg. 56
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #84 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 10
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #85 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 6

Inexpensive airbrush power. Build your own airbrush compressor by combining a battery-powered car tire pump with a seven-gallon air tank and regulator. Est. cost: $50.
FINESCALE MODELER Dec 1999 (v.17#10) pg. 40

How to choose and use an air compressor.
HOME MECHANIX #689 Sep 1985 (v.81) pg. 92

Working on air. Part 1. An evaluation of home air compressors for outdoor use.
HOME MECHANIX #729 Jan 1989 (v.85) pg. 44

Working on air. Part 2. Putting air compressors to use in the home and shop. Some tips.
HOME MECHANIX #730 Feb 1989 (v.85) pg. 74

What you should know about air compressors. Applications and tips for using the little air compressors available today.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #1 Spring 1976 (v.1#1) pg. 116

A look at the many jobs you can do with an air compressor.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1982 (v.7#2) pg. 72

Motor compressor tank and gauge. Est cost: $30.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #423 Aug 1963 (v.59) pg. 86

Junk box air compressor is assembled from a compressor head (a discarded single-cylinder gasoline engine will do), a motor, a pressure tank, and some fittings. (NOTE: Considerable controversy developed over the safety of this unit and are reflected in the added information references).
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1992 (v.18#11) pg. 188
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Dec 1992 (v.18#12) pg. 5
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Jan 1993 (v.19#1) pg. 5
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Feb 1993 (v.19#2) pg. 11
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Mar 1993 (v.19#3) pg. 5, 167
Added Info MODEL AVIATION May 1993 (v.19#5) pg. 36

How to build an air compressor from scrap for less than $60.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #52 Jul-Aug 1978 pg. 165

Small compressor driven by sabre saw delivers more than 50 lbs. pressure.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1965 (v.123#2) pg. 186

Build your own air compressor. Use a 1/3-hp motor, a single-phase compressor, and a propane tank. Est. cost: $24.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1967 (v.127#1) pg. 183

Add an air accumulator (air storage tank) to a diaphragm-type sprayer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1967 (v.127#6) pg. 157

Build a tank-type air compressor on wheels using an old refrigerator compressor. Features a pressure gauge and automatic pressure shut-off switch. Est. cost: $70.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1972 (v.137#6) pg. 140
Correction POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1973 (v.139#2) pg. 12

Air compressors. An explanation of the piston variations and ratings.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1998 (v.175#2) pg. 94

Rolling carriage for compressor.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1963 (v.182#4) pg. 152

A 30-lb. pressure compressor for less than $10.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1964 (v.184#4) pg. 152

Air power. How to pick the right compressor for your needs.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1977 (v.210#1) pg. 120

A buyers guide to minature air compressors.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1979 (v.214#4) pg. 162

Workshop organization ideas. (1) Wall-mount rack for pipe clamps. (2) Storage for wood cutoffs. (3) Dowel storage. (4) Off-the-floor storage for an air compressor. (5) Overhead storage bins that are raised and lowered using a hand winch. (6) Tilting storage bins for fasteners and small parts.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #42 Apr-May 1988 (v.7#6) pg. 42
Correction POPULAR WOODWORKING #43 Jun 1988 (v.8#1) pg. 54

Build a $200 compressor unit for $50.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS #217 May 1963 (v.34#5) pg. 92

Tip on draining moisture from air compressors into a sink or drain.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #176 Mar 1991 (v.15#8) pg. 18

Schematic for a 24-volt switch with indicator light that is used to activate a 220-volt air compressor via a relay (2-pole contactor).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #200 Mar 1993 (v.17#8) pg. 22

Air compressors. Advice on selecting and equipping a compressor for use in spray painting and driving air tools.
SPORT AVIATION Feb 1997 (v.46#2) pg. 114

Tips on checking an air compressor tank for condensation and a working safety valve.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE Apr 1995 (v.23#4) pg. 21

Air power. What an air compressor can add to your workshop. Tips on selecting a compressor and which air tools you can use with them.
WOOD MAGAZINE #10 Apr 1986 (v.3#2) pg. 50

Tips on keeping your portable air compressor alive and well.
WOOD MAGAZINE #34 Apr 1990 (v.7#2) pg. 76

Recommended pressure when using an air compressor to blow dust off your skin, clothing, etc.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 24
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #40 Jan 1991 (v.8#1) pg. 11

Buyer's guide to air compressors costing $300 to $400.
WOOD MAGAZINE #69 Apr 1994 (v.11#3) pg. 58

Buyer's guide to air compressors. Twenty-six single-stage compressors are listed.
WOOD MAGAZINE #73 Oct 1994 (v.11#7) pg. 54

Product test of seven compact air compressors costing less than $350.
WOOD MAGAZINE #132 Apr 2001 (v.18#3) pg. 74

Air power for the home craftsman. What are the uses to which an air compressor can be put by the homeowner.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1980 (v.36#2) pg. 48

Guide to home air compressors. What is available and tips on selecting the best one for your uses.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1988 (v.44#4) pg. 37

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