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Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 12:08 pm: | 
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my air impact wrench seems to have worn out, it's lost nearly all it's power. it was a cheap ass one that came with the compressor so i dont mind.
my questions are:
why did it wear out after 2 years and can i rebuild it?
what is a good one to buy that will last (price range is a 50-200$) do i really need the high end one? if they keep wearing out it will pay for itself...
can i still use the cheap one but do more maintenace and get a liftime of use out of it? it says oil daily, i might have oiled it every 5th time i used it.
just looking for some advice
thanks
rob |
muskyman
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 12:15 pm: |
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rob,
the most important thing is to have a good dry source of air. I have seen bad air make a $400 chicago pneumatic impact go bad in short order.
I have a huge water trap air dryer meant for a body shop paint booth on mine and I rarely oil my tools and they all hold up well.
rust is what kills them
FWIW |
Paul T. Schram (Paulschram)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 01:07 pm: |
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Rust, caused by wet air! If you can't get dry air, oil regularly and they might last.
Paul |
Alex Cabrera
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 02:12 pm: |
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Whatever you do.. get an Ingersol Rand!!. I almost bought a Snap-On but my mechanic opened his tool drawers and lo and behold.. 4 different size Snap-On. He doesn't use them. He said it came with the stuff he purchased.
Found my IR on Ebay.. good price too.
For air stuff.. stick with IR. For tools Snap 0n
Disclaimer: the above is my own experience. YMMV.
Alex Cabrera |
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