
How to Choose a Small Air Compressor — The Family Handyman
An oil-less small air compressor generally wears out faster than oil-lubricated models, but that's not likely to be an issue with normal DIY use of a small air compressor. Ignore horsepower. To get the best read on the amount of air power a small air compressor can deliver, look at cfm, not horsepower on a small air compressor.