Air Tools

[TractorGuy]

I recently gave away all my air tools except my impact wrenches, die grinders, and air chisel. I have been getting by with an under size compressor for 35 years and don't see the need to run the wiring and lines for a larger one. I would like to have a larger compressor to run my 1" impact but I have a plan to tap into the large end hole on my tank to run it. I only need it for a short blast so high volume isn't it's purpose.

Got rid of the air drill, sander, and ratchet. My corded and cordless tools replace those all too well.

 

[cdaigle430]

I have transitioned from air and corded to Milwaukee 18 and 12v Fuel range, just waiting on the big staple gun for fencing to turn up like the dewalt.
The small stapler is good for securing bird netting and clear poly on garden bed surrounds and the pop riveter has more grunt than I imagined.
Seriously considering the 18v sliding compound mitre saw, just not sure about which one..... yet.
The sabre saw is the one that gets the least use and was part of a kit.

Do you know they will make an M18 frame nailer?

 

[bunyip]

I have no need for one, just a 9g fencing stapler would be handy for fixing the fences rather than a hammer.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I do like the air tools. They can sit in the drawer for ten years and work when you need them. In ten years, you might have changed the line of battery equipment you use. Are you going to buy all new tools or now try and keep several styles alive and functional?

 

[4570Man]

I do like the air tools. They can sit in the drawer for ten years and work when you need them. In ten years, you might have changed the line of battery equipment you use. Are you going to buy all new tools or now try and keep several styles alive and functional?

But what advantage is that over a corded electric? Corded electric has more power and more freedom of use locations.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I didn't even consider that. I kind of think of different corded tools. Grinders mostly. Chop saw, maybe a sander. I guess if you use your tools a lot or to make a living, a hose can be a bother. I see the switch more and more. I can't imagine spending the big bucks on a seldom used high performance battery impact gun. I like my Nitro CAT air gun. Beats some brand new POS Gray 1/2" impact that I had for decades that would NEVER break the wheel nuts loose. Had to do that manually!

 

[not2old]

I have three grinders plugged into power and on my bench. I bought a Makita cordless and rarely use it as it's a toy compared to my Dewalt 13A grinders. After that experience, I'm not willing to buy a brushless model to see if it is any better. For this same reason I've kept my air tools. They work, and I'm reluctant to allow myself to be fleeced again.

 

[/pine]

One air tool I will never part with (I have a few)...that there is no corded or cordless alternative for and that's an air saw...you see them most in shipwright/ fabricator tool boxes...most use a standard reciprocating blade (i.e., sawzall etc.) ...they will fit where no other tool with it's capacity will go and are meant to be used with just one hand...

 

[Big Barn]

Grinders are used the most.








Followed by the bigger impact wrenches.

Air drills almost never these days.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I like a couple of different size air belt sanders, like 1/2" and 3/4" belt width. Great for deburring.

I like my Ingersol Rand 1/2" Air Drill, bought at a yard sale thirty or more years ago. It handles getting stalled better than a battery operated unit. And an Atlas Copco 1/4" Drill great for the smallest bits and doing fine work or drill tiny pilot holes.