Of all the tools I use, I can't think of any more finicky than my air hose. My tablesaw has been rained on, my nail guns are dented, and I've dropped my chalkline more times than I can count. Still, every one of those tools continues to perform without trouble. But the slightest change in temperature, the subtlest twist of my wrist, or the smallest of obstacles in its path, and my air hose becomes a problem. To me, air hoses are the perfect illustration of the saying that there are no solutions, only compromises. I've worked with every hose style that's on the market-rubber, PVC, nylon, and polyurethane. I've researched the materials, and studied the pros and cons. I've talked to builders in different parts of the country and to a number of experts from several of the major toolmakers, all to find out which hose is the ideal choice. I'll save you the suspense: There's no such thing as a perfect air hose. Your choice will depend on your budget, your work habits, the working environment, and the type of tool that you have connected to the business end of the hose.
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