Why an air compressor?

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Why an air compressor?

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What do woodworkers use an air compressor for?
In the Workshop Solutions magazine by Fine Woodworking, almost all of the featured shops have an air compressor. (I realize that several of the shops belong to professional woodworkers.)
Anyway, I'm thinking it would nice to have a brad nailer to tack things together that are difficult to hold and hammer/screw, and it would be nice to clean the inside of the Shopsmith head. I don't do much finishing or painting, so don't need one for that.
For those of you who have or want an air compressor, why? Maybe I should consider one...
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