Air Hammer Recommendation

[dingleberry]

I need an air hammer that can be sourced from an industrial supplier, IE; McMaster, MSC, Grainger, Fastenal ect,That will brake bearing housings, my little speedaire just doesn’t cut it. Doesn’t matter how big, ungainly, or uncomfortable to use it is, I’m only concerned with it being as brutal as possible.


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[Boilerhouse]

You should look at Astro 4980 - Big Nasty. No first hand experience, but I get a kick when YouTuber Eric O - South Main Auto pulls it out. By then, he is done being nice LOL.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C2RTJZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[MattT]

Should be able to get Chicago Pneumatic thru' industrial channels no problem. The 717 is their largest, .498" shank, air hammer.

https://www.cp.com/en-us/tools/products/percussivetools/hammers/cp717

If you need more than that get one of their larger rivet hammers or chipping hammers. I've got an older one of these that hits pretty hard

https://www.cp.com/en-us/tools/products/percussivetools/chipping-hammers/cp9363-2h

 

[Buckgnarly]

I have the Snap On PH3050 and the CP 717. The Snap On does pretty well, but the CP717 is no freaking joke. That thing is BRUTAL...love it!

 

[dnschmidt]

The CP 717 and the ASTRO big nasty are identical tools except one cost twice as much as the other. Since you're required to get this from an industrial supplier go with the Chicago Pneumatic as these are more readily available through those channels.

 

[Marlin]

Too bad that you need to buy it through an industrial supplier, the new Matco hammer hits very hard and also has a cool new front grip that allows you to control the tool and insulates your hand from the cold exhaust.

 

[bobcatdan]

I would start out with a .401 hammer simply due to the fact there are a ton more styles of bits available. From there if you want more, put a .498 on the wish list. Can't say the exact model number, but I'd go with CP's biggest .401 and add a quick coupler.

 

[dingleberry]

Thanks for the input fellas I think the CP 717 should do the trick. Having a substantial air hammer will save me a lot of time and back ache


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[Professional Tool User]

The CP 717 and the ASTRO big nasty are identical tools except one cost twice as much as the other. Since you're required to get this from an industrial supplier go with the Chicago Pneumatic as these are more readily available through those channels.

They are not the same thing. The last time I checked, the 717 is made in Japan and the Astro is made in Taiwan.

 

[rlitman]

The CP 717 and the ASTRO big nasty are identical tools except one cost twice as much as the other. Since you're required to get this from an industrial supplier go with the Chicago Pneumatic as these are more readily available through those channels.

I don't know what identical means. I own two CP 717 hammers, and and they're not even remotely identical to each other.

 

[danielbuck]

717 is definitely a beast. Won't be able to use any of the smaller diameter chisels/attachments though. You'll need the larger diameter.

I believe they come with and without built in air regulators (mine doesn't have one). But it's a removable part I believe, if you don't want it internally regulated.

 

[Skin]

The CP 717 and the ASTRO big nasty are identical tools except one cost twice as much as the other.

Identical in design and performance, but not exact manufacture. Astro had one of the partners they work with clone the CP717. There are some tiny cosmetic ways to differentiate the two though, namely the trigger (CP717 is black) and the flats cut in the barrel on the Astro that the CP717 lacks.

717 is definitely a beast. Won't be able to use any of the smaller diameter chisels/attachments though. You'll need the larger diameter.

They do make bore reducers that are pressed into the end. The .401 CP717 I got off ebay had this done. You do lose the benefit of the better power transfer into the larger .498 shank though.

 

[Olafur]

I need an air hammer that can be sourced from an industrial supplier, IE; McMaster, MSC, Grainger, Fastenal ect,That will brake bearing housings, my little speedaire just doesn’t cut it. Doesn’t matter how big, ungainly, or uncomfortable to use it is, I’m only concerned with it being as brutal as possible.


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Sounds like you are looking for 7x rivet gun.

 

[Greg85mcss]

My cp715 is a beast


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[Super Mech]

I have a CP717 and that thing is a beast! If you need something to come apart that is the weapon of choice. Sometimes it’s a little more destructive than I need it to be.

 

[_brian_]

Others have mentioned some real nice tools, but also expensive. I like the IR 114GQC or the Sunex SX243 if you want a longer stroke (but lower rpm). I do not own the Sunex, but have used it. My primary is now the IR 114GQC which replaced my older short stroke.