And as well as most compressors work, draining them can be a real pain in the…fingers!
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An air compressor is what I would consider a main-frame DIY tool. For everything from trim to flooring to blowing dust out of the garage, compressed air is the go-to fuel to power hardworking pneumatic tools.
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