One of the most common—and costly—surprises for tool owners is discovering their warranty doesn’t cover certain types of damage. Here we break down exactly what is and isn’t covered under air tool warranties, the reasons behind those exclusions, and how to keep your tools out of the repair shop and on the job.

You’ve got your trusty pneumatic impact wrench in hand, ready to rip off a stubborn bolt. You hit the trigger, hear a clunk… and suddenly, nothing.

We see it every spring like clockwork: customers show up with seized-up impacts, air ratchets full of rust, and pneumatic tools that sound like they're gargling gravel. The culprit? Winter carelessness and melting snow.

You wouldn’t drive your car without oil, right? So why do so many people forget to oil their pneumatic tools? Pneumatic (air-powered) tools are the workhorses of workshops, garages, and job sites everywhere. They’re fast, powerful, and reliable — when you take care of them. And the #1 way to keep them running smoothly? OIL.