Portable air compressors are incredibly versatile machines, powering everything from household tools to small manufacturing equipment. Having a compressor in your garage will simplify almost any home improvement project, make cleaning up after projects easier, and allow you to complete professional-grade work. Below are just some of many reasons to invest in one of these devices.

Common Ways to Use a Portable Air Compressor

1. Powering Nail Guns

Whether you’re building a bookshelf or framing a new shed, a nail gun makes the process faster and easier. Instead of laboriously hammering in each nail, you just press the gun against the surface, pull the trigger, and let the power of compressed air do the rest.

2. Spray Painting

A sprayed paint job creates a smooth, flawless surface no brushed-on coat can match. Spray paint attachments use compressed air to project a fine mist onto the surface, eliminating missed spots, visible brush strokes, and runny lines. It also requires far less labor on your part to effectively cover a surface. 

3. Cleaning Up After Woodworking

Millions of people love creating their own furniture or lathe-turned sculptures, but woodworking does create a mess. Fine sawdust is a special culprit, working its way deep into every crevice of your workspace. With a portable air compressor, you can simply blast out the debris, cleaning up your station in a matter of seconds.

4. Pressure Washing

Cleaning siding, walkways, and decks can take hours of scrubbing by hand, and you still might not be happy with the results. Air-powered pressure washers cut through accumulated grime with ease, and can even strip old, peeling paint off the side of your house.

Whether you’re a working professional or a DIY enthusiast, Parts Engineering Company offers the portable air compressors and components you need. Their fully stocked inventory features only the best products on the market, ready to be shipped to customers nationwide. Visit their website for their selection of air compressors, or call (877) 797-7326 to discuss your needs and place an order.