Joe
I was gifted with an air-tool set for my birthday. I chose
an import set (bought at discount house called Costco)
for less than $100 (maybe a lot less, can't remember).
It has an air chisel, ratchet and impact gun. I use the
impact gun the most, followed by the air chisel (but I have
an unusual case taking off an old race car body) and then
the air wrench. My set is fine for my occasional use and
it came with all the accessories including HD sockets,
chisels, air fittings, lube, extensions, etc., etc.
Came complete in nice carry case, nice yellow finished
tools, etc. Not the utmost in quality, but for my use it
fits the need.
Good luck.
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Flake <flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com>
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 02:06 PM
Subject: Which air wrench first
>
>
>Well, there's a birthday coming up, and I was thinking that
>would be a good reason to request that a new tool be purchased.
>
>I think I'm ready for my first air wrench, but which one?
>
>Seems there's three which would be useful...
>
>1) The classic 1/2 inch gun style, (which makes that wonderful
> sound at the tire store)
>2) A 3/8 inch rachet style
>3) A 3/8 butterfly style
>
>If you could only have one, which would it be? (and why)
>My use is for general automotive repair.
>
>My thinking is that the above order is probably the order
>of preference, but then what do I know?????
>
>My thoughts are towards the less expensive brands. I've seen
>the arguments here for quality units, but I'm still not sure
>how much I'll use it. If I find I'm using it a lot, then I
>have no problems going back for a better unit, and selling off
>the cheap one.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Joe
>flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com
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