Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
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RTM
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Someone is playing fast and loose with the math somewhere. Not sure I got an email either. Gonna look again. ****, came in at 346, missed it at 400.
Shame on me.
nicks78camaro
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Yes, JB Tools is toying with me. I checked my email when I got home. JB Tools sent me another email saying the razor wrenches were back in stock, clicked the link, ****, out of stock. 
CGarage
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Keep up the great work, Astro.
I love your ratchets. I own most of them.
You are delivering innovative products and the price to quality and innovation ratio is reasonable. Great support provided, also.
I love your ratchets. I own most of them.
You are delivering innovative products and the price to quality and innovation ratio is reasonable. Great support provided, also.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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They are not as thin as the specialty thin open end wrenches, no
signcrafter
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Another astro tool delivered today. Had a transit connect for a cv shaft the other day and the ball joint is built into the lower control arm. It's just a shank that goes into the knuckle with pinch bolt. I couldn't get the ball joint nub out of the knuckle. Shop was full and working outside and it was hot so I sprayed it with penetrating oil and put it back together. I've fought with others in the past, a Malibu a few weeks ago. Ordered this astro tool and a different one to try. I have the S hook to use with prybar and have used a chain with prybar but hate fighting things if there's a tool to make life easier. Will find out if this or the other tool I ordered make life easier when vehicle gets dropped back off.
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WWheeler
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They are not as thin as a non-ratcheting Craftsman tappet wrench (~3.5mm) or a Duratech super thin (3mm)
Mine are right about 5.5mm thick for the 8mm, and 8.5mm for the 19mm.
As opposed to 8.5mm for the 8mm, and 15.5 for the 19mm in my Williams reversible supercombo wrenches.
As opposed to 7.15mm for the 8mm, and 11.5 for the 19mm in my GearWrench reversible combo wrenches.
ChevyEFI
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I think I like the Astro razor set.
I had been looking at the slim VIM SAR100 set. Their open ends have thicknesses:
10mm open end 5.5mm
17mm open end 7.7mm
19mm open end 8.4mm
signcrafter
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Astro for the win, again. Spent over an hour trying to pop the ball joint stud out of the knuckle the other day in the heat. Said forget this and put it back together and ordered new tools. Ordered this astro and another kind from amazon. The other kind you use with a breaker bar and I could see it having some advantages in certain applications. Instead of being a fixed handle like the astro you can use your breaker bar at different positions. I didn't try the other one since the astro popped the stud out of the knuckle in 2 seconds and made putting it back in easy also. A few weeks ago the malibu I did I fought with lining the knuckle back up with the ball joint stud. This tool lets you put pressure on the tool with my leg and then use both hands to line knuckle up. Doesn't take much pressure to keep the control arm down so it felt very "controlled", not like it was going to slip off or anything. For 75 bucks it's well worth it to have, even if I never use it again it made this job take less then 15 minutes. Book time is 2.2 hours. But I know I'll use it again. I've been getting my *** kicked the last month so it feels good to have a job go smooth here and there.
nicks78camaro
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JB Tools refunded my order after showing the items shipped for Astro 72012 and 78301. Must be out of stock. Waiting on email reply. Both currently show 999 in stock.
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CGarage
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Astro, your website is hard to navigate to sort for tools.
Also, you should make a one page PDF explaining the NANO product range and ratchets. Another one page PDF explaining your compact head ratchets, so on and so forth.
Also, how come I have not seen a 1/2” drive Nano ratchet for sale on Amazon or elsewhere?
If you can spend some time merchandising your products more logically, with photos and part numbers and short descriptions, it would help tremendously.
Also, you should make a one page PDF explaining the NANO product range and ratchets. Another one page PDF explaining your compact head ratchets, so on and so forth.
Also, how come I have not seen a 1/2” drive Nano ratchet for sale on Amazon or elsewhere?
If you can spend some time merchandising your products more logically, with photos and part numbers and short descriptions, it would help tremendously.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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If you're referencing 78218, it's simply out of stock at the moment.
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ChevyEFI
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IIRC they had a 78300 with 17/22 that didn't do great volume?
There is a thread somewhere with an Autozone? 22mm flex tool that is really close but the spring clip is offset a bit.
Honestly, I think the hellbent for 3/8 crowd probably outbuys the 1/2 buyers by a good bit.
The Nano square drive ratchets are a good basic tool and good buy.
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CGarage
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Astro, keep posting the PDFs. It helps a lot.
Someone needs to update your Amazon store. Even if the product is out of stock, please show it.
Someone needs to update your Amazon store. Even if the product is out of stock, please show it.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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We dont have an amazon store ourselves so no control over it as we're not a retailer. People selling under our brand can list stock on Amazon when they have it.
Though either way Amazon, as in the company Amazon, removes items from search if they are out of stock, but the landing page is not removed. That's something our website will do that Amazon.com doesnt, click Buy Product on an item page of ours and you'll be taken to that page whether they currently have stock or not. Here it is
Astro Tools 78218 Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets - Amazon.com
Astro Tools 78218 Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
The Nano PDF isn't hidden, it's an image on nano product pages
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nicks78camaro
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Turns out they were out of stock, they canceled my order. Told me I can reorder in a few weeks but I'll be below the threshold for free shipping (why I ordered 3 things together) and they aren't willing to waive the shipping. Oh well, I'll order from Amazon or JDTCO.
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Any chance that set will include E12/E14? Those two sizes would really help me, with Land Rover driveshafts but I can't find etorx driveline sockets anywhere.
Also, now that 78320 is out, are there any thoughts on offering expansion sets to it or individuals in more sizes? I really wish it included T20 and 4mm/5mm - I use all three of those sockets pretty often and sometimes in really cramped spaces where I wish I had a nano with outside hex
Bigblue&Goldie
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I bought one of these today for $34+tax. I'm thinking it might be useful in tight places or on smaller fasteners where the longer ratchets are unnecessary.
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I have both the 11" & 18" nano ratchets in 17mm, as well a 18" 22mm.
But I decided I'd rather have reversible, so ordered both the 11" & 18" 17mm from Matco today.
But I decided I'd rather have reversible, so ordered both the 11" & 18" 17mm from Matco today.
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Astro, any chance you can copy this set of bearing drivers? Mike(zmotorsports) has posted his set a few times and I would like one but can't justify the price of it for how little I would use it. I have your front wheel bearing kit and it's good for pressing things but the ATM set is hollow so you can press a bearing on say a pinion shaft.
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And while your at it might as well come out with one of these adjustable press support also. Astro quality and prices would be great for us home shop guys to be able to have these tools.
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EZ-Driver Universal Multi-Purpose Driver / Installer Set by Arizona Transmission Machine
ATSG transmission rebuild manuals, downloads, discs, tools, parts, and more direct from the source!
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And while your at it might as well come out with one of these adjustable press support also. Astro quality and prices would be great for us home shop guys to be able to have these tools.
Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set
Buy Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tools
www.jbtools.com
Bigblue&Goldie
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As a follow up, the ratchet looks to be of good quality. When compared to a Snap-on "Dual 80" bit ratchet it definitely has more backdrag, which can be reasonably expected. The overall thickness with a bit inserted in each is the same, not factoring in the Snap-on's direction switch. In other words, it's thinner than the Snap-on by the thickness of the switch.
gizardlizard
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Astro, any chance you can copy this set of bearing drivers? Mike(zmotorsports) has posted his set a few times and I would like one but can't justify the price of it for how little I would use it. I have your front wheel bearing kit and it's good for pressing things but the ATM set is hollow so you can press a bearing on say a pinion shaft.
EZ-Driver Universal Multi-Purpose Driver / Installer Set by Arizona Transmission Machine
ATSG transmission rebuild manuals, downloads, discs, tools, parts, and more direct from the source!
And while your at it might as well come out with one of these adjustable press support also. Astro quality and prices would be great for us home shop guys to be able to have these tools.
Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set
Buy Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tools
I have the SKF kit at work and love it.
signcrafter
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That one looks really nice also but about the same price as the ATM kit. Wish there was an economical set for home shop guys. If I did this everyday I would fork out the money for either of those sets. But I only have use for it probably once or twice a year. Astro has put out tools similar to other brands at an affordable price like my exhaust expander, FWD bearing kit, drum and rotor puller, and others I've bought in the last few years. Love that they give us home shop guys an option for a decent tool at a manageable price. Hoping maybe they can do it with these.I have the SKF kit at work and love it.
Matco part numbers?
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I agree. I would prefer two rails to stand up. The angle thing is just weird and I can't see any benefit.
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I second the bearing driver set. I have the SKF seal driver set, took like 2 year of Ebaying to get a decent priced one......still trying for the SKF bearing version listed above.Astro, any chance you can copy this set of bearing drivers? Mike(zmotorsports) has posted his set a few times and I would like one but can't justify the price of it for how little I would use it. I have your front wheel bearing kit and it's good for pressing things but the ATM set is hollow so you can press a bearing on say a pinion shaft.
EZ-Driver Universal Multi-Purpose Driver / Installer Set by Arizona Transmission Machine
ATSG transmission rebuild manuals, downloads, discs, tools, parts, and more direct from the source!
And while your at it might as well come out with one of these adjustable press support also. Astro quality and prices would be great for us home shop guys to be able to have these tools.
Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set
Buy Mueller-Kueps 432650 Universal Press Support Set with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tools
For the press plate check out the Jegs version.....I got it and it's been good so far...
signcrafter
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Thanks for the headsup on the jegs one, looks like astro doesn't need to make one of those.
But the bearing driver would be great and looks like we have 2 pre orders.
Is this the skf seal driver you got? https://vehicleaftermarket.skf.com/ca/en/heavy-duty/specialty-parts/removal-installation-tools
Buckgnarly
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I have the 33.....I thought the 36 was for bearings, but I may be wring, maybe its the newer version the the 33?Thanks for the headsup on the jegs one, looks like astro doesn't need to make one of those.
But the bearing driver would be great and looks like we have 2 pre orders.
Is this the skf seal driver you got? https://vehicleaftermarket.skf.com/ca/en/heavy-duty/specialty-parts/removal-installation-tools
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gizardlizard
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What you have is for bearings. See the bearing numbers in the sheet? Just a little smaller set than I have.
General Geoff
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You can pair Astro's 11mm / 1/4" nano ratcheting wrench with Mayhew's torx and allen bit dual drive sockets
The Mayhew socket sets aren't cheap for little 1/4" drive bit sockets but they are excellent quality and made in USA. Note that they do not have detent notches for positive retention with the 11mm ratcheting wrench, unfortunately. So you could just use any 11m ratcheting wrench to the same effect. OR you could ostensibly file some notches into them to latch into the Astro wrench.
KnurledNut
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Also:
CTA 5057/5058
Ezred T1000
Gearwrench 81560
But in those sizes, a bit ratchet is probably a better option anyway. At least for drive tool diameter. Stubby bits if clearance is needed.
I also understand sticking with one system to keep things simplified and thus the Astro request.
Just tossing out more options...
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Also:
CTA 5057/5058
Ezred T1000
Gearwrench 81560
But in those sizes, a bit ratchet is probably a better option anyway. At least for drive tool diameter. Stubby bits if clearance is needed.
I also understand sticking with one system to keep things simplified and thus the Astro request.
Just tossing out more options...
Husky also sells a set with metric/sae hex and torx.
Had a rare bad experience with the Astro 1/4" nano ratchet 91410. The first one was locked up straight out of the packaging. Anvil and direction lever both stuck. Could be freed but would lock up again under light torque. The replacement also locked up under light torque. Nothing against Astro and I love their products, just reporting on my experience with this particular tool.
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I am a HUGE fan of the Astro nano low profile sockets/wrenches system, have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sets, and all the wrenches. The latest stubby flex IMHO is not at the quality level, however of the other handled wrench/ratchets. The first one I got was ridiculously stiff in the flex. They did send me a replacement that is much better, but nowhere near as nice as the regular flexhead wrenches they offer with the system... IMHO, YMMV, etc.
I didn't buy mine through Amazon, but I did notice that on Amazon, this particular Astro tool I states "this item is non-returnable". Haven't seen that on any other Amazon/Astro tool, which makes me wonder if Astro realizes this particular product might not be quite as good as their other stuff? Its only a $30-35 too, not a huge deal, just making folks aware of my opinion.
@Outahere, how does your new Astro stubby feel?
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signcrafter
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I just ordered the astro stubby so will see how it comes. Astro doesn't directly sell on amazon themselves. So the no return thing is the sellers policy and not astros.
nicks78camaro
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I am a HUGE fan of the Astro nano low profile sockets/wrenches system, have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sets, and all the wrenches. The latest stubby flex IMHO is not at the quality level, however of the other handled wrench/ratchets. The first one I got was ridiculously stiff in the flex. They did send me a replacement that is much better, but nowhere near as nice as the regular flexhead wrenches they offer with the system... IMHO, YMMV, etc.
I didn't buy mine through Amazon, but I did notice that on Amazon, this particular Astro tool I states "this item is non-returnable". Haven't seen that on any other Amazon/Astro tool, which makes me wonder if Astro realizes this particular product might not be quite as good as their other stuff? Its only a $30-35 too, not a huge deal, just making folks aware of my opinion.
@Outahere, how does your new Astro stubby feel?
I had the same first impression