No, it's not a sexy title, but if you use pneumatic woodworking tools such as finish nailers, brad nailers, narrow-crown staplers (or if you're a building contractor, framing nailers), you likely need a good air compressor to provide air for these tools. However, because air compressors are quite durable and somewhat "out of sight, out of mind", appropriate maintenance is easy to overlook.

Like any woodworking tool, you need to take care of your compressor. They don't require much to keep them running in top form, but if you neglect them, you'll eventually wish you hadn't. Learn the proper steps for Air Compressor Maintenance, so your compressor will be ready when you need it.