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Cleaning a Chainsaw with Air Compressor
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About the sound
In this recording you’ll hear an old air compressor in use. Air compressors are devices that convert power into energy. Usually they are powered by either electricity or combustion engines. The sound you’ll hear in this clip is the chainsaw being cleaned with compressed air.
Sound, photo & video: Antti Makkonen
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