Which Brand of Power Tools

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:06 pm

CrossBones wrote:

Air is superior to electric. Here's why...

1. Power to Weight
One advantage air tools have over electric-powered tools is that they do not require their own motors. Instead, a single air compressor motor converts electrical energy into kinetic energy. Air tools deliver more torgue and higher revolutions per minute than an electric-powered tool, enabling the user to accomplish their tasks more quickly and effectively. Also, the power-to-weight ratio is much higher, as a result, air tools are smaller, lighter, and easier to handle. You can store ten air tools in the same space as three to four electric-power tools.

2. Value
There is an initial air compressor investment, but the inexpensive air tools and accessories quickly offset the added expense. When you buy an air compressor, you're getting one powerful motor instead of a dozen small little motors that burn out. Air tools are considerably less expensive and last a lot longer then electric-powered tools.

3. Versatility
Whether you're inflating tires or building hot rods, air tools are an easy-to interchange alternative to electric-powered tools. Many DIYer's and Pro's use a variety of air tools for different tasks, including impact wrench, spray gun, finish nailer, and ratchet wrench. You will appreciate the simplicity of having one power source for all these tools, and more.

You are right.I love my cordless tools but I'd be lost without my air tools.

For the big jobs I use the IR Titanium 1/2" dr impact,1000lbs-ft of torque in reverse

.I also use the heck out of my 3/8" drive IR Titanium impact also,strong enough to take most lugnuts off.IR for impacts is the way to go,very lightweight and powerful.For air ratchets stay away from the cheap brands(chicago pnumatic and such),Craftsman and Snap-on makes good ones,Mac has about the best 1/4" air ratchet.

CrossBones · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:31 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Mac has about the best 1/4" air ratchet.

You are right too. Then again, all my hand tools are Mac.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:14 pm

Interesting reading as to what some think are good and what others say are their choices. Most all of my tools are still ones I purchased back in 1970 to 1972 , mostly Craftsman, few Mac and Snap -On depending on what it is, air tools included were bought back then and still worked perfect( or did since all of the air tools/ compressor etc burnt up a while back) But even my drills/ sanders/routers are from back then, all well taken care of and still going strong
My air compressor was by the way a 25 horse (V twin :wink:

) 240 gallon, 120 CFM at 200PSI , had to have it in a separate building & insulated cause it was so loud, painted cars with it for quite a while when my buddy ran a paint business out of my garage, and could spray all day long with that thing, old , ugly but tough!
Take care of your tools and they will take care of you :wink:

By the way I used to make my living with tools as well:wink:

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:36 pm

Amen to the superiority of the air tools...unfortunately for me I am not skilled enough to do much more that minor stuff on the vehicles so I have not gone to the next step of buying air tools... :oops:

CrossBones · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:56 pm

tommudd wrote:

Interesting reading as to what some think are good and what others say are their choices. Most all of my tools are still ones I purchased back in 1970 to 1972 , mostly Craftsman, few Mac and Snap -On depending on what it is, air tools included were bought back then and still worked perfect( or did since all of the air tools/ compressor etc burnt up a while back) But even my drills/ sanders/routers are from back then, all well taken care of and still going strong
My air compressor was by the way a 25 horse (V twin :wink:

) 240 gallon, 120 CFM at 200PSI , had to have it in a separate building & insulated cause it was so loud, painted cars with it for quite a while when my buddy ran a paint business out of my garage, and could spray all day long with that thing, old , ugly but tough!
Take care of your tools and they will take care of you :wink:

By the way I used to make my living with tools as well:wink:

Interesting reading for sure. But what's important here is - "Take care of your tools and they will take care of you ". You're so right.

A note regarding hand tools, most major tool brands are excellent quality, and come with lifetime warranties, so you really can't go wrong whether you choose Mac, Snap-On, Craftsman, etc, etc. Don't ever let someone tell you one is better than the other. They're only feeding you BS! There is nothing more to one's choice than for personal reasons - whatever they may be, including popular name brand. Sure, I'll tell you why I went with two (work & home) professional sets of Mac tools - they gave me the best financial deal when buying my first set, thus turning me into a loyal customer. And I have had excellent experiences with quality, both tools design & customer service.

So again I will say that your budget should be the only factor regarding most tools, whether they be air, electric, or hand tools.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:12 pm

Ever heard of Wright tools anyone?
Down in the coal mines in Southeastern Ohio thats all they used back in the 70s ( back when you got paid 100 bucks a day and that was big money)
Anyways I ended up with a few sets of rachets/sockets/ wrenches through , mmm well trading some things :wink:

Still have some and they are almost as tough as Craftman/Mac etc

CrossBones · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:19 pm

Yeah, I've heard of them.

MNKK · **Posted:** Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:27 pm

You didn't have my wife's favorite. Kowasaki.
She says they have a cool green color. :lol:

I was trying to find a palm sander one day, and she picked that one because she liked the color. I just laughed. So did the guy at Lowes.

I agree with the majority, look around, and find the one that suits you the best.

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