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An introduction to pneumatic tools. Looks at compressors, nailers, staplers, hoses, couplings, accessories, ... etc.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Jul-Aug 1999 (v.22#9) pg. 46

Power nailing. A look at air nailers and staplers.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1986 (v.9#7) pg. 18

Working with small air-powered dental handpieces (drills).
ELECTRONICS NOW Jun 1994 (v.65#6) pg. 83

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

Nail guns. Pneumatic nailers and staplers allow speed and precision not possible with hand nailing. What is available and tips on their use.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #15 Jun-Jul 1983 pg. 49
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #17 Oct-Nov 1983 pg. 6

Finish nailers. An overview of the new models of air-powered (pneumatic) finish nailers. How they work, nails and magazines, selection, etc.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #47 Jun-Jul 1988 pg. 72

Framing nailers. A guide to selecting the right air-powered nailer for the work that you do.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #56 Oct-Nov 1989 pg. 52

Tip on keeping dirt and grit out of a pneumatic tool's air connector when the tool is not in use.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #99 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 22

Tip on using a sharpened muffler-cutting chisel and a pneumatic air hammer for cutting wood.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #114 Feb-Mar 1998 pg. 30

Tip on using a pneumatic impact hammer for driving nails in tight places.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #118 Aug-Sep 1998 pg. 30

Air-powered tools. What's available and where to get it.
FINE WOODWORKING #14 Jan-Feb 1979 pg. 70

Working wood without electricity. How Amish woodworkers convert modern machines to operate off of a diesel-driven lineshaft, hydraulic pressure, and air power.
FINE WOODWORKING #56 Jan-Feb 1986 pg. 72

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

Tip on selecting quick-change couplings for a compressed-air system.
FINE WOODWORKING #85 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 26

Pneumatic die grinders in the woodshop. Using these versatile tools to solve a host of cutting, grinding and sanding problems.
FINE WOODWORKING #127 Nov-Dec 1997 pg. 88

Coming up for air. Making the leap to air-powered tools in woodworking. Advice on selecting tools, fittings, hoses, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #130 May-Jun 1998 pg. 75

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

Tip on using a lightweight air-impact hammer to do woodcarving with chisels.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1976 (v.145#1) pg. 152

Lower-priced air-driven tools now available for the home workshop. They include grinders, drills, sanders, chisels, and wrenches.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1971 (v.199#2) pg. 92

Power wrenches. What is available and tips on their uses. Both air and electric models are viewed.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1978 (v.213#2) pg. 106

Air tools for your shop. Tips on selecting and using air tools in the home workshop.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1981 (v.218#6) pg. 100

Air power. What is available in air-powered tools and compressors for do-it-yourselfers. How to modify existing air tools and make accessories to do new jobs. Includes instructions for making a simple sand blaster cabinet for cleaning and etching small parts.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1988 (v.233#1) pg. 68, 72
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1988 (v.233#4) pg. 6

Tools you can rent to help you demolish your own concrete or asphalt paving.
SUNSET Sep 1982 (v.169#3) pg. 196

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

Tip: Add a tire-valve extender to inflator needles.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1988 (v.44#2) pg. 64

Guide to air-powered tools for the homeowner. What is available and tips on their use.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1988 (v.44#5) pg. 74

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