Astro's new 936, the biggest baddest geared air saw on the block

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

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The average cost of a gear driven air saw is right about $300 across all the options out there.

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  Which we felt was too much

And the cutting capacity of these geared air saws are from 3-5mm

• Which we felt was a big difference compared to a standard air buzz saw, but could be improved upon

And the gear transfer design many of these use are the exact same

• Which we felt could also be improved upon

Lastly, most of these take air saw style specific blades

• Which we felt was inconvenient, and for large tasks kinda **** if we're being honest

Astro's new 936 from our ONYX air tool line.

- A superior gear transfer design that's easily greasable
- 1/4" cutting capacity
- Around half the cost of other geared air saws
- Cuts through stuff like it's on a mission

SPECIFICATIONS:
Strokes per Minute: 7,000
Ave. Air Consumption: 4.0 CFM
Max. Rec. Air Pressure: 90 psi
Air Inlet: 1/4"
Net Weight: 3.0 lbs
Length: 12.2" (310mm)
Stroke Length: 10mm
Cutting Capacity: 1/4" (6.4mm)
Recommended Hose Size: 3/8"
Sound Pressure Level: 88 dB
Includes: 6"-14T, 3-5/8" - 32T, 3-5/8"-24T

 

[ItsNemo]

So this takes standard sawzall blades? or jigsaw blades?

How long does it actually take to cut 1/4" plate? IPM?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

So this takes standard sawzall blades? or jigsaw blades?

How long does it actually take to cut 1/4" plate? IPM?

Metal cutting Sawzall blades (1/2" wide shank), 6" variety for best results.
No on else lists IPM of their saws so it wouldn't serve for much comparison. But it cuts through 1/4 a bit quicker than the comparables we have been able to test with on 5mm.

 

[Benito]

Can this work on stainless exhaust and cats?

 

[dnschmidt]

Blades are the issue with stainless. I would recommend the carbide metal cutting blades for Diablo.

 

[Mr_B]

looks good and not too bulky .
Just sort of thing I looking for quick cuts in auto repair work .
I see it around 160bucks, looks a good value buy for time saving cutting tool solution.
Good job AP (thumbs up)
Has SMA tested and approved ? ...

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Can this work on stainless exhaust and cats?

Blades are the issue with stainless. I would recommend the carbide metal cutting blades for Diablo.

Yup, material is down to the blade design

Good job AP (thumbs up)
Has SMA tested and approved ? ...

It's being field tested, but not at SMA as of yet. Not sure Eric does a lot of reciprocating cutting, although I would be happy to send one.

 

[Mr_B]

I reckon he might find good use for one ... never can have too many cutting tool options
I'll be getting one for cutting suspension bolts, exhausts/bolts and the likes, use sawzall and air hacksaw and this geared air saw seems likely useful and more compact than sawzall .

 

[RKA]

With the amount of rust I see on the SMA channel, it's hard to imagine that he wouldn't use it if it showed up in the mailbox. I love that it will use consumables I can easily pick up at the local box store!

 

[sberry]

Nice looking tool.

 

[Benito]

Just got mine. She's a beast!

 

[Hakeem]

I was looking at getting one, mostly for cutting bolts and other components where a grinder won’t fit. This would be used in place of a corded sawzall.

@Mr_B , @Benito , and anyone else who has one - any updates on how it’s being treating you?

 

[Beerhippie]

Can this work on stainless exhaust and cats?

For exhaust and other tubing that will be welded, a clean, square cut is of first importance. A recip saw is less than ideal for this.

Unless, of course, you plan to use this "in the wild" after dark--and then 88dba is a little loud, and it's hard to run while hauling a compressor.

 

[Mr_B]

I was looking at getting one, mostly for cutting bolts and other components where a grinder won’t fit. This would be used in place of a corded sawzall.

@Mr_B , @Benito , and anyone else who has one - any updates on how it’s being treating you?

Good tool, it far nicer than the common design air saws .
Advantages are pretty compact size, punchy cutting power and fact it takes standard metal sawzall blades which means blade options/costs/availability are good .
It one of those tools I don't use daily but when you get a shity situation that tricky to cut this tool can be just the ticket and make what could be a ballache a 5 minute job with a grin on your face ....
Anyone with good air system doing mechanical repair or light fabrication work should own one of these as not that expensive for a good blade cutting tool of good thoughtful design .

 

[Hakeem]

Good tool, it far nicer than the common design air saws .
Advantages are pretty compact size, punchy cutting power and fact it takes standard metal sawzall blades which means blade options/costs/availability are good .
It one of those tools I don't use daily but when you get a shity situation that tricky to cut this tool can be just the ticket and make what could be a ballache a 5 minute job with a grin on your face ....
Anyone with good air system doing mechanical repair or light fabrication work should own one of these as not that expensive for a good blade cutting tool of good thoughtful design .

Yeah the ability to use a regular sawzall blade is what caught my attention. Using the thin blade to cut bolts seized up in bushings is what would really be nice. I do a lot of work on ford transits and they use these aluminum bushings on the control arms and getting them free is such a battle. Aluminum means oxy acetylene doesn’t work and the surrounding components get in the way of a grinder so it can be a nightmare. Looks like I’ll be adding one of these to the arsenal soon. Thanks for the feedback

 

[theoldwizard1]

Blades are the issue with stainless. I would recommend the carbide metal cutting blades for Diablo.

Diablo carbide metal cutting blades for ALL types of steel/iron !