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I am looking for an all in one clutch compressor, there's a few different variety's but I'll probably be working on GM, Honda, Toyota transmissions.

I noticed there's a foot operation press style but it's expensive.. Is this the recommended one for all?  

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Tools.htm

There are oodles of companies making them.This is just one.  
Journeyman mechanic, transmission builder since 1963.

I really like the Snappress spring compressor its very handy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOOL-SNAPRESS-HAGERTY-T-0158-SP-SNAP-PRESS-NEW-KB-20-/290580899242

For Honda clutch packs i use this tool on a ordinary  5 ton shop press.
http://atec-trans-tool.com/t-0171-j-transmissionfootpress-adapter-3areaadjustable-fort-0171.aspx  

Thanks I took your advice and bought the Snappress! Unbelievably when i asked my teacher who's been doing this for 30 years he actually recommended the same type also. The honda one I'm going to have to wait for a honda job first..  

Now what do you use for an air nozzle set? I mean to pressure check the clutches? At school we use one with a rubber tip but it doesn't always do the job.  

for an air nozzle for pressure checking..   i have unscrewed the 1/8 inch pipe fitting adaptors...

used a brand new rubber valve stem...  i usually use a TR414 or TR416  with the valve core removed...  the rubber shoulder below where the cap is removed threaded a few turns into the end of the blower..




but i don't do transmissions for a living like the other guys...  and this is NOT something that you want at school... not something that you EVER leave out of your pocket ...   it needs to live in your pocket or your tool box..  

I use a Blue Point blow gun with the 3 inch flexible rubber tip and also the Vacula  plastic blow gun. The Vacula has interchangeable tips that work well. Also the Vacula with the very long tip is good for blowing the water off parts inside a hot tank.  

I picked up the 7 piece Vacula.. Thanks!