After a great floor jack and a tool chest, getting the best air compressor is probably next on any home mechanic’s wish list.

Something like this Kobalt Quiet Tech 26-gallon vertical air compressor for $339 would probably meet my needs. I probably won't be running anything that requires huge volumes of air at a high duty ...

Eight to 30-gallon air compressors. Most compressors in this range are on wheels, either vertical or horizontal "hotdogs," are easy to roll around, and run on 110V power. The larger capacities ...