| 7/29/2014 7:38:50 PM |
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fatalbert219
Hammond, IN
31, joined Jan. 2014
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I wanted to buy my first set of air tools and husky has a starter kit for hundred i dont work on cars as often as i like should i trust it
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| 7/29/2014 11:43:23 PM |
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ksgreasemonkey
Junction City, KS
35, joined Aug. 2013
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Central pneumatic has a decent set. If you arent actually using them every day any cheap set will do.
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| 7/30/2014 8:59:39 AM |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
57, joined Mar. 2013
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Keep cheep tools oiled.
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| 7/30/2014 9:11:28 AM |
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tileman1814
Kalispell, MT
67, joined Nov. 2007
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Harbor freight has some air tools that are OK for the home tool bender. Just ure to keep them well oiled.
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| 8/1/2014 6:52:17 PM |
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mierze6140
Middletown, CT
34, joined Mar. 2008
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Cheap Harbor Freight air tools are fine for home. But don't buy the regular HF impact gun. No balls. Get the Earthquake series. And you can usually find the "professional" level air tools for just a few dollars more. Like the regular HF air chisel is crap. But the "super duty" version is only $10 more and has really good power.
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| 8/1/2014 8:11:32 PM |
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mrdsljim
Strykersville, NY
56, joined May. 2014
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Bought a Mac impact in 1979, only one I've ever owned, guessing IR built it.
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| 8/8/2014 6:30:46 AM |
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wrenchnaway
Oklahoma City, OK
38, joined Jul. 2014
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Just know if u by cheap tools. You get.... CHEAP TOOLS. they my work but you have to stay on top of oil for sure and not near the balls th high dollar stuff has
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| 8/11/2014 6:26:55 PM |
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stanleyzee
Dayton, OH
60, joined Dec. 2012
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| 8/11/2014 10:42:01 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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| 8/12/2014 11:09:22 PM |
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beemandan
Chuckey, TN
27, joined Oct. 2012
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Keep in mind Harbor Freight tools are all made as cheap-as-crap. It's like trying to shine a turd - they can be made to work quite well and do work quite well with care of use and a minimum of abuse, but they are still pieces of crap. If you intend on ddoing your own repairs for as long as you keep your car ( or know what is wrong and are confident in your abilities ), you might want to invest in something with a little bit more muscle and quality ( preferably something with a lifetime warranty at one of the big box stores that are more common than HF such as Craftsman and Kobalt )
The two most important things when buying from HF - coupons & sales.
Personally, I prefer to pay once and cry once when I buy tools as I know I will have the things as long as I am alive and you never know what kind of other applications you can use them in either.
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| 10/18/2014 8:15:49 AM |
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steve123steve
Benton, KY
65, joined Oct. 2010
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When getting air tools be sure to know the CFM requirements first. Otherwise you will be constantly (after using your impact wrench for a few seconds) waiting for your air tank to fill up with pressured air again and again….
http://www.powermate.com/air_compressors/buying_guide.php
Air flow required
Compressors are measured in two main ways, PSI (pounds per square inch) and deliverable CFM (cubic feet per minute). These measurements determine the effectiveness of the air compressor in different situations. When selecting a compressor you need to identify the PSI and CFM requirements of your air tools. If you will only be using one tool at a time use the tool with the highest PSI and CFM requirement. If you intend to run multiple tools at the same time you will need to total the CFM's required by each tool.
The key is to choose an air compressor that exceeds the PSI and CFM airflow requirements of your highest rated air tool. That way you're sure to not be under-powered. The best results are obtained when you purchase a compressor with 1.25 to 1.5 times more CFM airflow at the recommended PSI than your air tool(s) require. This method will ensure the performance of your air tool(s) will be maintained without over working the compressor and losing efficiency.
Examples
Single tool use: If a 1/2" impact wrench requires 5.0 CFM @ 90 PSI, then the compressor should deliver between 6.25 - 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI.
To see what this means, simply figure 5.0 CFM @ 90 PSI times 1.25 or 1.5 and get 6.25 to 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI.
To make it even simpler… 5 x 1.25 = 6.25 or 5 x 1.5 = 7.5 
Multiple tool use: If you plan to run more than one tool at the same time, you must add the CFM of each tool together to determine your needs. If your compressor needed to power a Cut Off Tool (4 CFM @ 90 PSI) and a High Speed Grinder (4 CFM @ 90 PSI) you should look for a compressor that can deliver 10 - 12 CFM @ 90 PSI or higher.
Don’t forget about the Tank Sizes of Compressors
Air compressors work primarily from air stored in the storage tank. As a result the amount/volume of compressed air a compressor will hold impacts how well certain tools will work. Additionally once the tank is filled, a larger tank compressor will not have to run as much to maintain the CFM's provided the compressor pump can produce more CFM's than you are using.
In general if you will be using air tools that require continuous air, than you should consider a larger tank. If you are planning to use air tools that will only require intermittent running, your compressor can have a smaller tank size. Having a large enough tank and pump that can produce enough CFM's for the tools you plan on running is important. A complete listing of air tool consumption is available on the Powermate web site - www.powermate.com.
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| 10/18/2014 8:28:23 AM |
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steve123steve
Benton, KY
65, joined Oct. 2010
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One more thing... add 4 to 5 min drops of type "A" transmission oil or Marvel Mystery Oil etc through the rear of the air inlet to your Air Tools for lubricant. I do this after I'm done using the air tool during the days I use the tools.
[Edited 10/18/2014 8:29:06 AM ]
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| 10/18/2014 3:30:40 PM |
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luckylouie42
Cedar Grove, WV
75, joined Mar. 2008
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good tools are an investment worth while, some tools will last you a lifetime. if you buy cheap;, you get cheap. jmo
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| 10/22/2014 11:21:46 AM |
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nutsinsuits
Chicago, IL
40, joined Feb. 2012
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learning is not bad, you get start from "a"
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| 10/26/2014 8:06:36 PM |
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starr_so_happy
Perry, IA
33, joined Jun. 2014
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| 10/26/2014 8:11:44 PM |
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hardcorepawnbit
Hanover, MN
36, joined Mar. 2014
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hey star.
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