haul@ss Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) I'm not looking to be doing professional automotive jobs like engine builds or anything, but I do want to be able to do basic jobs like suspension work. I'm just tired of doing everything with hand tools haha. So I need your guys' input on what basics I need. What size compressor, gallons psi blah blah. I'll need an impact wrench of course, but what size? Oh and an air ratchet would be nice too I'm undecided on brand, don't want to spend a whole lot so no snap on stuff for me haha. Craftsman should be good right? I'm just the weekend mechanic type haha but I want to make sure the parts are durable and powerful enough for most jobs. I thought this would be nice http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...and%7CCraftsman but from the reviews, the impact wrench sounds week and the hose is too small, again, what size should i buy? Any input? Edited April 22, 2008 by haul@ss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 ive been buying all kinds of ir stuff online, the reason is most tool truck can warranty it. also its good shit. for start id recomend 1/2 impact with 600+ ft lbs , 3/8 air ratchet , i just got a new ir and it kicks ass with 70 ft lbs, i also got a new ir titanium 1/4 air ratchet that im waiting for. there are alot of tools you can get but for starter id get these. or you can buy the cordless impact from snap that wody pictured in a recent post , battery last long and has alot of power. but it is expensive. depending if you plan to fab or anything but a good cut off tool is good, as well as a grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allballz57 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have a 60 gallon compressor that is rated to 135 psi,it is a porter cable and was around 500 bucks. The first tools you need for it are 3/8 ratchet,1/2 impact,and a rotary tool.I like the thunder gun for an impact but that is just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 cool when you say 600+ do you mean for forward or reverse? is this any good?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ingersoll-R...9QQcmdZViewItem its 450 forward, 600 reverse.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 ive been buying all kinds of ir stuff online, the reason is most tool truck can warranty it. also its good shit. for start id recomend 1/2 impact with 600+ ft lbs , 3/8 air ratchet , i just got a new ir and it kicks ass with 70 ft lbs, i also got a new ir titanium 1/4 air ratchet that im waiting for. there are alot of tools you can get but for starter id get these. or you can buy the cordless impact from snap that wody pictured in a recent post , battery last long and has alot of power. but it is expensive. depending if you plan to fab or anything but a good cut off tool is good, as well as a grinder. ingersol rand air tools and accessories are their specialty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porno Joe Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I've been around air tools all my life, my dad has the biggest air compressor I have ever seen for personal use. The motor on top of it is the size of a 1200CC harley engine. lol We have just about every tool imaginable, but i find myself reaching for these the most: cut off tool 1/2 impact wrench 3/8 air rachet die grinder I also use an air chisel and a air powered buffer a lot as well Most of our tools are IR, but I do belive Chicago Pneumatic is a pretty good brand also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) oh and will 50 ft lbs air ratchet be good enough for most jobs or should i find a stronger one? Edited April 23, 2008 by haul@ss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I've been around air tools all my life, my dad has the biggest air compressor I have ever seen for personal use. The motor on top of it is the size of a 1200CC harley engine. lol We have just about every tool imaginable, but i find myself reaching for these the most:cut off tool 1/2 impact wrench 3/8 air rachet die grinder I also use an air chisel and a air powered buffer a lot as well Most of our tools are IR, but I do belive Chicago Pneumatic is a pretty good brand also CP+harbor freight= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Dont buy a husky compressor, or husky anything for that matter. I got a kit with a big compressor, air ratchet, paint gun, impact gun... First the impact died, then the compressors regulator stopped working- I almost blew up my garage, then the air ratchet exploded into a hundred pieces, get the picture? Go to GMtechtools.com and look around they have really good prices. I have the IR titanium 1/2 and 3/8 impact and they are great but probly more than you want to spend, I had a blue point 3/8 ratchet but the tip broke off and the tool guy let me hold a snap on while its getting fixed- the snap on is way better I want one now. Try to find stuff with a warranty or you'll end up using hand tools in the end anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 yeah man ingersol rand is best bet for the money , i wont knock craftsman becasue i have never owned any of their air tools but with the lifttime warranty and sears and k mart carrying them it couldnt hurt to try. but ingersol is just nice shit. for the compressor dont buy something to small , youll kick your self in the foot. especially for using a cut off tool . imo get at least a 60 but id go 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersub Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 when shopping for a compressor look for cfm out put before any thing else,that will tell you how well the compressor will keep up with the tool being used.the lower the rating the more the compressor will run. Chase is right IR is good tools.I use and have snap-on,I personally paid for at least ont truck by now......I have big red snap on 80 gal 7.5 hp that pushes @24 cfm per min,more than enough to push two die grinders w/o all day with min run time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 for the compressor dont buy something to small , youll kick your self in the foot. especially for using a cut off tool . imo get at least a 60 but id go 100. do i really need something that big for basic jobs? i'm not planning on fabbing anything up, just tire changes, shocks, removing my hitch n spare, stuff like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersub Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 And stay away from oil less compressors they tend to be LOUD and run all the time due to low cfm rating,i would try and find one at least 10cfm great would be @16cfm and you can find them even in smaller 40-60 gal reserve tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 no you should be fine with a 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) to save all the hassle of compressors and stuff you could always go cordless. plus all the new battery powered stuff now-a-days has a ton of power. i use my 1/2 cordless impact more than my pneumatic. may also end up cheaper as well. Edited April 23, 2008 by WODY (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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