Air hammers

[Matt472]

I've found myself needing an air hammer more and more lately, or i just have a tool buying problem. I keep seeing long barrel And short barrel. Which is more useful? And what do you prefer?

 

[pistolgripbmx]

Long Barrel typically has more power behind it. Short barrel are nice fitting into tighter spaces. I use a Mac short barrel and it honestly has not let me down except maybe twice. Only time I can think of is trying to get a hub assemble out of an older Dodge Ram. And even then it took quiet a bit a work to get it out with a long barrel Snap On. One thing you will also want to look into is a quick release. Makes a world of difference when switching between bits and also gives you something else to hold on to when using the air hammer.

 

[Motofixxer]

I will second the quick release, I picked one up from HF and it works great.

 

[vssjim]

There are two air hammers .401 shank CP 714 and .498 shanks CP717, everything else are noise makers.

 

[tbobbo]

While I would never call those cp air hammers bad by any means but the 714 does not hit like the snap on 3050. The 714 is my second favorite air hammer.

 

[Farmrod]

There are two air hammers .401 shank CP 714 and .498 shanks CP717, everything else are noise makers.

I say it goes .401 shank snappy PH3050 and .498 shank CP717 everything else are noise maker/hand vibrators

 

[DrkMtnDew]

hate to say it, but the air hammer i used the other day put the 3050 in to 2nd place easily. it was the IR 132. what an animal. problem is now i want one but can't afford the $800 price tag at this point.

 

[ssblood]

hate to say it, but the air hammer i used the other day put the 3050 in to 2nd place easily. it was the IR 132. what an animal. problem is now i want one but can't afford the $800 price tag at this point.

The PH 3050 runs around 300. Do you think there was that much difference?

 

[trboxman]

For $800 that thing better be giving me happy endings....

 

[AZToolFiend]

so ph3050.

end of thread

 

[DrkMtnDew]

The PH 3050 runs around 300. Do you think there was that much difference?

there was a very noticable difference, but like i say for the type of work i do the 3050 is more than capable of doing it. and there is no way that i could ever get my moneys worth out of the IR, but it was sure a fun expirience.

 

[machine_punk]

I don't use air hammers, but I do use their cousin, the air riveter (I have the Cleco 4X and I really like it).

Long barrel = harder hitting, slower cycle rate
Short barrel = lighter hitting, faster cycle rate

M_P

 

[oldtools]

I bought a used IR AVC13A1 (for $16) which is the riveter version of the IR 132. The AVC13A1 cost the same as the 132. This thing has so much power. I don't have the SO PH3050, so I can't compare the two, but that AVC13A1 is a monster.

 

[Matt472]

So long barrel with the quick release is the way to go. You guys seem to like the 3050 from what i see around here but I'm not sure I want to spend $350 bucks on the 3050. Time to hunt a little more.

 

[ssblood]

My dealer gave me the 3050 for 300 and gave me the quick release free, it is an additional 63 or so.

 

[plinker]

My Brother got an IR 122 max long barrel air hammer recently. It came with some cheap bits and a QR chuck. I havent heard anything yet as far as how good it is working

About 122$ at tooltopia.com

 

[Obie]

I've been happy with my Mac AH2010 Long Barrel. Powerful, featherable trigger, and comfortable grip. 200 bucks, but it only comes with a spring clip. Quick Change sold seperately.

 

[The Dutchman]

I have the CP 717. The .498" shank, 25% greater cross section than the .401", has to improve application force significantly. Now I'm not saying it's gonna be worth the 450-600 bills price tag--for any given individual--but it was worth it to me. I haven't come across a ball joint rivet it wouldn't drive out yet.

I kept my old CP 715, bought 20 years ago for around $75. It's fun using both guns to replace Jeep Cherokee ball joints where you have to drive out the upper & the lower simultaneously.