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jon_volk · 04-25-2003, 10:48 PM

question about stuff like die grinders/air hammers/da sanders...

ive seen some really cheap air stuff and some pricey stuff..now ive always layed out the cash for decent hand tools like craftsman stuff and "big ticket" stuff like my Miller MIG welder.

is there really much quality diff between these? they all look the same but w/ diff labels on em.

any comments?

low 84 · 04-25-2003, 11:07 PM

yes there definatly is a difference in quality. just like anything else you get what you pay for. engersol roland (sp?) makes very nice air tools. as does snap on, i think snap on air tools might even be made by engersol roland.

*racedvl* · 04-25-2003, 11:18 PM

Moving to GD.

sbc350gearhead · 04-26-2003, 05:52 PM

I had a snap-on tool guy tell me once that all U.S. made air tools are made by ingersoll-rand or chicago pneumatic. At least that is what he told me.

Mike C · 04-26-2003, 06:48 PM

Ingersol Rand all the way! I have some others, Craftsman, Husky, Florida Pneumatic, Chigaco Pneumatic, and Harbor Freight. All of the name brand ones are OK, but the IR is definitely the best IME.

chevypete396 · 04-26-2003, 08:02 PM

Yea, I was also told there are two basic types I don’t know how true that was but most on the market do seem to be patterned after IR and CP.

In my opinion Ingersol Rand is by far the best all around but Snap-on air tools (probably patterned after IR) are good as well. I have never used Husky or Florida Pneumatic but I will take your word there not as good.

When I was in heavy equipment, I was consistently able to break loose those stubborn bolts with my 1/2 inch IR impact over 3/4 inch CP impacts. The 1/2 inch stuff made by "others" didn't even hold a candle. The only thing that even came close was Snap-on.

For what that’s worth, I only own IR air tools because there is a difference in quality IMHO… Pete.

knucklebuster · 04-26-2003, 08:15 PM

Since were on the subject, does craftsman warrant their air tools also?I went through a 3/8 ratchet and a 1/2 impact wrench today.

low 84 · 04-26-2003, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
yes there definatly is a difference in quality. just like anything else you get what you pay for. engersol roland (sp?) makes very nice air tools. as does snap on, i think snap on air tools might even be made by engersol roland.

hahaha, did i screw up that spelling or what? engersol roland = ingersol rand. i am such an idiot

anyway, thats what we use and they work great.

kunckle buster - i think craftsman air tools have a limited warrente, they aren't life warenteed like hand tools.

chevypete396 · 04-26-2003, 10:18 PM

My Little brother use to work at Sears he says the cool thing about Sears is if your loud or obnoxious with the complaint they will do just about anything to get you to shut the hell up. He he...

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES TO HAND TOOLS!?!?”

Works good at Wal-Mart too... Pete.

low 84 · 04-26-2003, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chevypete396
My Little brother use to work at Sears he says the cool thing about Sears is if your loud or obnoxious with the complaint they will do just about anything to get you to shut the hell up. He he...

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES TO HAND TOOLS!?!?”

Works good at Wal-Mart too... Pete.

lol, you are EXACTLY right man. i work at sears as a tech in the auto center and if you yell loud enough you can get anything. we once replaced a lower control arm on a van becuase this lady bottumed the hell out of it and bent it all up and we had installed shocks on it previously and she insisted our shocks bent her control arm, what an idiot. but she went all the way up the totum poll the the head hancho and guess what, she got a free control arm

sneakysnake · 04-28-2003, 02:53 PM

My theory is this, if you are making a living with them(tools) buy the best you can afford. but if its something that you may use once in a while, then harbor freight or some of the other companies tools can get you by. You can have three or four different tools for the price of one snap-on, besides if it brakes
look at all the money you saved you can buy another.LOL

PHOENIX · 04-28-2003, 03:13 PM

I have a few different ones. I have a Husky Impact, which has been very good. I have some CP from harbor freight that have been working fine for years. I dont use them alot, but when I do they are there and work flawlessly. I also have a few matco air tools I got at a screamin' price. I havent had any problems at all with any of them.

If you dont plan on using them all day everyday dont fork out the big bucks. If you plan to use them alot I would spend the extra money on them, it would be worth it.

04-25-2003, 10:48 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	air tools... question about stuff like die grinders/air hammers/da sanders... ive seen some really cheap air stuff and some pricey stuff..now ive always layed out the cash for decent hand tools like craftsman stuff and "big ticket" stuff like my Miller MIG welder. is there really much quality diff between these? they all look the same but w/ diff labels on em. any comments? __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

04-25-2003, 11:07 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	yes there definatly is a difference in quality. just like anything else you get what you pay for. engersol roland (sp?) makes very nice air tools. as does snap on, i think snap on air tools might even be made by engersol roland. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-26-2003, 06:48 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Ingersol Rand all the way! I have some others, Craftsman, Husky, Florida Pneumatic, Chigaco Pneumatic, and Harbor Freight. All of the name brand ones are OK, but the IR is definitely the best IME. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-26-2003, 08:02 PM	#6
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	Yea, I was also told there are two basic types I don’t know how true that was but most on the market do seem to be patterned after IR and CP. In my opinion Ingersol Rand is by far the best all around but Snap-on air tools (probably patterned after IR) are good as well. I have never used Husky or Florida Pneumatic but I will take your word there not as good. When I was in heavy equipment, I was consistently able to break loose those stubborn bolts with my 1/2 inch IR impact over 3/4 inch CP impacts. The 1/2 inch stuff made by "others" didn't even hold a candle. The only thing that even came close was Snap-on. For what that’s worth, I only own IR air tools because there is a difference in quality IMHO… Pete. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

04-26-2003, 08:15 PM	#7
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Since were on the subject, does craftsman warrant their air tools also?I went through a 3/8 ratchet and a 1/2 impact wrench today. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

04-25-2003, 11:18 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Moving to GD.

04-26-2003, 05:52 PM	#4
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	I had a snap-on tool guy tell me once that all U.S. made air tools are made by ingersoll-rand or chicago pneumatic. At least that is what he told me.

04-26-2003, 10:18 PM	#9
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	My Little brother use to work at Sears he says the cool thing about Sears is if your loud or obnoxious with the complaint they will do just about anything to get you to shut the hell up. He he... “WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES TO HAND TOOLS!?!?” Works good at Wal-Mart too... Pete. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

04-28-2003, 02:53 PM	#11
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	My theory is this, if you are making a living with them(tools) buy the best you can afford. but if its something that you may use once in a while, then harbor freight or some of the other companies tools can get you by. You can have three or four different tools for the price of one snap-on, besides if it brakes look at all the money you saved you can buy another.LOL

04-28-2003, 03:13 PM	#12
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have a few different ones. I have a Husky Impact, which has been very good. I have some CP from harbor freight that have been working fine for years. I dont use them alot, but when I do they are there and work flawlessly. I also have a few matco air tools I got at a screamin' price. I havent had any problems at all with any of them. If you dont plan on using them all day everyday dont fork out the big bucks. If you plan to use them alot I would spend the extra money on them, it would be worth it. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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