Your thoughts on Astro Pnumatic ONYX diegrinders

[oldwino]

My cheap 90 degree die grinder took a dump today. Don’t use one often but when you need it you need it

I have had great luck with other Astro products so what’s your opinion on the ONYX die grinder?

 

[Professional Tool User]

They should be decent, featuring less noise and better ergonomics than your average die grinder. Mac tools has their own identical looking version of those made in Taiwan die grinders, so they can't be that bad.

 

[Yarpo]

I have the onyx 204, use it professionally. I love it and havent found a fault with it yet. Spins fasssst and the adjustable exhaust direction is sweet.

 

[seanb02]

I need to pick up a die grinder and cut off tool myself. Been debating between AP and Aircat for my uses. In my case it will be used in an industrial farm work environment rather than home gaming, but not really often enough for me to justify the higher cost of Snap-on, Sioux, and the other premium air tool lines.

While I have nothing relevant to add to this thread, I am posting in order to remember to check back in once there are a few more folks with experience posting their likes and dislikes.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have one and it works great ! Just DIY so I can not vouch for long term durability.

 

[Mr_B]

They pretty good, don't waste money on big brands like snapon for air tools, most of the best in modern quality/value and innovation is taiwan or japan .
astro or aircat offer good tools or look more direct to oem/brands like kuani, airboss, act, tora king, m7 ...

 

[nichocha33]

Im not saying to not get an Astro because I love mine but these mini Carlyle are too good to pass up and I’ve had no issues and love them as well.


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[demarpaint]

I have no complaints with mine.

 

[Mr_B]

Im not saying to not get an Astro because I love mine but these mini Carlyle are too good to pass up and I’ve had no issues and love them as well.


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that looks a value deal, don't need some myself but my lad would benefit from a set so be on to Napa later when put in parts order .
They look tidy manufacture.
what the average napa price on these .

 

[vssjim]

The Onyx line is very good, powerful and quiet and low vibration and the body plastic doesn't get too cold either.

 

[nichocha33]

that looks a value deal, don't need some myself but my lad would benefit from a set so be on to Napa later when put in parts order .

They look tidy manufacture.

what the average napa price on these .

Regular price is like $90, or near there


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[Mr_B]

Yes composite nice winter time, don't really seem feel less vibrations but more comfortable over cold alloy .
Astro 2pc and carbide burrs is about 100bucks, just the 2 grinders 80 bucks and individually 50 bucks .
Will have to have a hunt for the astro set with carbide burrs for best deal as probably better buy over the carlyle as I really do like the onyx grinders .

 

[Mr_B]

Regular price is like $90, or near there


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typically Carlyle spendy full price then, was thinking maybe in 40 bucks range quite regular .

 

[oldwino]

thanks guys,
placing order this morning for the Astro. The fact that Chris from Astro is here on site often helps with the decision

 

[Mr_B]

Yeh the support great the tools good and the price is realistic value .

I just found the astro 219 3pc kit for 70bucks free delivery, buy the lad one of these as his end of month tool bonus .

 

[SeisMec]

Yeh the support great the tools good and the price is realistic value .

I just found the astro 219 3pc kit for 70bucks free delivery, buy the lad one of these as his end of month tool bonus .

Where? Everything I look at is about $120.

 

[Mr_B]

Where? Everything I look at is about $120.

https://www.pixslamarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=718866

 

[customh]

Another reference point: I use (bought) these at work for fab and repair. Far from daily use, haven't had any trouble with them. Have put some pretty rough use on them some days where I should have used a milling machine but only had carbide burrs.

 

[jptbay]

I've got a 210QL for about 3 years now. Great tool. Swivel throttle and quick lock are nice.

 

[C.L S2000]

https://www.pixslamarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=718866

thanks Mr. B, don't really need a straight die grinder right now but 90 degree and burrs would be nice to have for that price.

 

[SeisMec]

https://www.pixslamarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=718866

Has anyone purchased anything from them? If you have, how did it go.

According to https://www.scamvoid.net/check/pixslamarket.com/

The domain name was created only 1 month ago.
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[oldwino]

Has anyone purchased anything from them? If you have, how did it go.

According to https://www.scamvoid.net/check/pixslamarket.com/

The domain name was created only 1 month ago.
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I’m wondering the same thing. Ordered die grinder a week ago, instantly received a verification email stating when pay pal authorizes payment they will ship. PayPal authorization came moments later. No additional communication from the seller, no phone number and no response to emails. I’ll give them a few more days

I will report back here with news, positive or no

 

[SeisMec]

I will report back here with news, positive or no

Thanks. For all our sackes, I hope the news is positive. That's a great price.

 

[sberry]

I need to pick up a die grinder and cut off tool myself. Been debating between AP and Aircat for my uses. In my case it will be used in an industrial farm work environment rather than home gaming, but not really often enough for me to justify the higher cost of Snap-on, Sioux, and the other premium air tool lines.

While I have nothing relevant to add to this thread, I am posting in order to remember to check back in once there are a few more folks with experience posting their likes and dislikes.

Those look good but I like right angle for most cut off. These are my farmer picks, the 4 inch is brutal tuff. Never even had a screw loose on one.
I like them as good or better than the "brand" units which used to cost hundreds, when they wore or broke parts were hard to deal wit and often got a sol story,,,, same with some precision instruments, , the low cost is a bonus as a guy can afford a couple. I should have got another couple straight in the pic,,,, so much easier than repairs to other units.
I should get a small ra to run scotchbrite just never did as I had something else to ran them straight a couple times but I use 4 inch wire for most engine parts type stuff, so much faster.

 

[seber]

https://www.pixslamarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=718866

That is a new site with no ratings. Let us know how the order goes.

 

[Mr_B]

^
Will do, I bought 2 (1 extra set for me and one for my lads end of month tool bonus) but used credit card as new company so can do charge back if don't get it .

 

[oldwino]

^
Will do, I bought 2 (1 extra set for me and one for my lads end of month tool bonus) but used credit card as new company so can do charge back if don't get it .

site wouldn't accept my credit card due to some security settings they used. Tried contacting them via email with no response. Used PayPal but nothing processed yet. A week now

Starting to lose faith in the Great Price they offer

 

[Djosbun]

Look at the email address at the bottom of that pixsla website. Ever see a legit website where their contact email is a different domain than the website? Huge red flag there. No business address, no telephone number either. There are plenty of websites that sell Astro, and if the price is too good to be true....you know the rest.

-- Dave

 

[SeisMec]

A week ago, I wrote that everyone seem to want about $120 for the Astro-Pneumatic 219 kit.
Today, everyone (Amazon, Wal-mart, Home Depot) wants about $113.
Considering you get 2 die grinders and 8 carbide double cut burrs, even $120 is a terrific price.

Was in HF today and they want $80 for 4 carbide double cut burrs.

 

[nmk_61802]

^
Will do, I bought 2 (1 extra set for me and one for my lads end of month tool bonus) but used credit card as new company so can do charge back if don't get it .

Your order ever arrive?

 

[oldwino]

OK
Sorry for the late response, I’ve been out of town til today

Reporting in on Pixsla site experience. Ordered on February 24, no additional communication after initial “thanks for your order” email which came immediately. They are unresponsive to emails, my account shows the order is “Processing” with no change since 2/24

I call ******** on this company.

Ordered today from a known supplier for $114. If the set from Pixsla ever comes it will show up here for sale. Can’t wait for ever

 

[Mr_B]

Your order ever arrive?

No
done a charge back via credit card company, apparently the setup with same email etc used in a few scam sites .
If you used paypal, do a complaint through them for a refund .
Spent extra 40bucks get it via better source .

 

[nmk_61802]

No
done a charge back via credit card company, apparently the setup with same email etc used in a few scam sites .
If you used paypal, do a complaint through them for a refund .
Spent extra 40bucks get it via better source .

Thanks for the update figured it was one of those to good to be true sites, but they actually priced it close to retail. Was waiting to see your outcome prior to ordering

 

[Mr_B]

Thanks for the update figured it was one of those to good to be true sites, but they actually priced it close to retail. Was waiting to see your outcome prior to ordering

Yeh I had my first kit for 98 bucks and see the nano astro impacts so cheap on deals it seemed possible price .
Should of googled and looked at company details more .
I always use credit card online with new to me companies .

 

[Crabman]

If any of you guys are on a budget and don't use these tools enough to pay a premium:

Woot has been running an IR Edge angle die grinder for $34.99 regularly, they are out now, these are "new returns".
https://tools.woot.com/offers/ingersoll-rand-1-4-angle-die-grinder?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_tool_4_25

Some Lowe's store have had a Kobalt 3" cutoff on clearance, in store only.
This one: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-3-in-Cut-Off-Tool/1000404895

The clearance price is $23.59, I got one at the Alexandria, VA store on Monday. They were not on the clearance racks, they were in their regular place in the tool section with a little yellow clearance price tag.

Anyway might save somebody a few bucks. Or cost a few if it pushes them off the fence to buy, which seems to be a purpose of GJ in any event.

Bruce

 

[Tonyuk]

My current one is a draper expert. 45' head, best quality one i think i've ever bought;

Even amazon specials seem to last well for me.

 

[oldwino]

Still no response from Pixsla. Has shown “pending” since 2/24.

I received my second order from an Amazon dealer and the quality of the grinders seems to be very good. Put both to the test today and they run smoothly with decent power. Made in Taiwan.

Doubt I’ll ever see the $70 set but if it ever comes I’ll let you guys know with a “For Sale” post