Air Compressor
Purchasing Advice

This effort started simply as a means for me to go about upgrading my old compressor. As with most things the more I looked into this area, the more there was to consider. Just as I discovered when looking into Cyclones & Dust Collection Research much of the available information provided by hobbyist suppliers is advertising hype. Sorting through that hype took far more expertise and knowledge than I had personally. I relied considerably on the many excellent post that were archived on the Badger Pond, the Oak, and Wood Central woodworking forums. Although many helped and provided their information, almost always what I heard traced back to a single individual, Forrest Addy. Forrest has been an incredible resource in many areas for woodworkers and has helped me personally often and well. He consistently declines the few favors that I and others have tried to send in his direction. I admit right up front with considerable embarrassment that much of the material for my air compressor page came directly from Forrest's considerable sharing. Forrest made me aware that much of the material I shared on that page second and third hand is from his copyrighted publication called the "Practical Machinist". Because of the way I built this site from a single MS Word file that grew and grew, it was utterly impossible to separate off his efforts and give him his credit due. As a result, I have took my original page down and replaced it with this page. My thanks to all as you helped me get an excellent air compressor that if I take care of it should last for many years! Much of what I learned was a real eye opener!

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Folks, this is my hobby. I share what I have done for you to use as a starting point for your own creations and growth. If you don't have the skills and are not willing to take the time to build or buy something functional and safe, then don't go there!