Everyone has different preferences, I guess. Although I don't have much experience with air tools, I imagine they might be OK for a fixed location. But do you really drag a compressor up to your bathroom (or maybe a really long hose through the house) just to put up a shelf, or hang a picture?
The power source for my tools is either IN the tool (cordless), or available in every room of my house (outlets). The convenience of a cordless drill is such that I hardly ever turn a screw by hand anymore. I doubt that I would find an air tool so handy.
In fact, I'm trying to wrap my brain around the idea of getting a nail gun, which I assumed would have to be an air tool. But now I see that there are some models that use a fuel cell instead. I'm wondering if they might be a good choice for my needs. (sporadic, home handyman stuff). If I don't need a tether, I'm happy to do without it.
Greg Guarino