Nutria
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Which I have and like. I think that a 1/4" mini is a different animal. I'd buy it if offered, and I'm not personally interested in the M12, though I get the appeal.
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i love this 1770 window saw, i use it lots but it broke the push rod that pushes the blade. Fortunately there are a few vendors that still had the part so its fixed up again. It looks like this tool is discontinued now though and only the onyx window saw continues. I have both and i like the 1770 way better. im worried though that if its discontinued that blades might become unavailable? if thats the case though im going to have to buy an equalizer saw as the onyx is not an equivalent saw. just saying.
Seeing as they have individual part numbers, would Astro sell individuals of your new extended pinless swivels sockets?
I'd also be interested in individuals of the non-extended variety.
Been wanting to try them, but don't need a full set.
I'd also be interested in individuals of the non-extended variety.
Been wanting to try them, but don't need a full set.
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We carry all individuals, for warranty purposes. But if you call up and ask for a part number they'll likely just give you a price. No one's going to be asking to make sure you have a set or anything.
some of the FACOM wrenches use a retaining ring.
Thats interesting... i see the retaining ring but it looks like its pretty far behind where the notch of the nano sockets would clip into ? Has anyone tried this combo before ? Im curious now
I haven’t tried it on the 1/2 inch but on the 3/8. It works fine on the 3/8 sockets except the couple largest ones. They made the socket on the large sizes with the part you would put the wrench on shorter. They did this to beef up the intersection to prevent the socket from breaking. Not sure it’s an issue on the half inch. You can also use the clip from a socket rail and stick it into the drive side of the socket after you put the wrench on, and trim most of the clip away, adding only a little to the profile.
mixerfixer
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I have the 3/8" drive set and have been using it everyday. No problems or issues so far. They work very well with the Nano impact wrenches.
16mm to 24mm range in the 1/2" drive set will work for me.
mreisner
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Any updates on the pneumatic slide hammer?
Boogerman
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Chris, Which direction does the nano 91410 1/4" ratchet selection lever turn? Same as Snap-on, or like Koken?
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Any word on availability for the 401k bit sets (401k6 or 401k3)?
Will you offer the 2 extra hammer bits of the 401k3 as an addon for people buying 401k6? I think the middle (7") size overlaps in both kits?
Any word on availability for the 401k bit sets (401k6 or 401k3)?
Will you offer the 2 extra hammer bits of the 401k3 as an addon for people buying 401k6? I think the middle (7") size overlaps in both kits?
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nhwylee
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Anyone know of a supplier that has the 401K hammer in stock? I ordered one from Summit in the beginning of November and the estimated ship date keeps getting pushed out. I'm starting to think they are made of unobtainium.
2ndGearRubber
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JDTCO had one of the sets in stock yesterday.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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78300 was discontinued due to lack of sales, and 78318 covering the same size range of sockets (up to 24mm). But we have more in development for the 1/2" nano sockets as well wrench wise.
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I bought the half inch nano cause i thought there was a ratchet drive to go with it. My mistake but been anxiously waiting.
nicks78camaro
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Fingers crossed for 3/8 and 1/2 extra long flex nano ratchet that's reversible
Good to hear. Should we expect a shorter version of the 78318 in the near future?
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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maybe......
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after watching a recent SMA YT vid where eric showed off the new 78311 half sized metric 3/8 socket set, i placed an order via amazon. delivery date is showing 3-25 thru 4-10 which is fine with me, im in no rush or need for them. do look forward to trying them out
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@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools Hi Chris, question for you guys.....Is there any technical reason why nobody produces a Universal/Swivel socket set that goes above 24mm in 1/2 drive? I would never use a 10 or 12 mm in 1/2 drive so I find them a waste of money and toolbox space.
What about 17 to 27 or 19 to 30 mm in 1/2"?
Thanks in advance!
What about 17 to 27 or 19 to 30 mm in 1/2"?
Thanks in advance!
Buckgnarly
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How the hell did I miss these?!!?....set ordered!
2ndGearRubber
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I used them on some subaru? caliper bracket bolts. Needed a light hammering but worked great.
I could be in the minority here, but I use a lot of SAE, and there's not a lot of large size hex stubby sockets out there. I recently purchased a Capri Tools 1/2" drive 1-1/8" stubby socket because there was no Astro nano available in that size. It works, but I do miss the external hex that the Astro Nanos have.
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Agree and I think that a 1/2 drive Nano set 17 to 27 or 19 to 30 mm would be the perfect match and complement to their Astro 78319. I don’t use SAE so you guys say what you’d like in range.
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What is everyone using Nano sockets for? I'm a weekend warrior just doing maintenance on my own vehicles but can't say I've often (ever?) run into a situation where I was wishing something like a Nano socket existed.
That said, I'd love to add them to my toolbox just in case....
That said, I'd love to add them to my toolbox just in case....
mooman
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I just purchased the 3/8" & 1/2" drive metric swivels for my son who is in auto tech school. Hope he enjoys them.
Odd-job
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I use them a lot on my m12 stubby and my Astro nano air impact so much so the sunex shallows have lost their place in my cart. They also get used on hand ratchets pretty often when space gets tight.
2ndGearRubber
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Caliper bracket bolts is probably my number one use for 3/8.
1/2 is wheel hubs, suspension bolts, caliper brackets.
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Are 1/2 mid-length/depth swivel sockets coming anytime soon?
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oldschoolcraft
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I kept hearing something in other threads about some amazing new compact ratchet that Astro came out with recently that's been out of stock. Can someone share the part number and maybe some info on if it's back in stock anywhere yet?
Lucid Moments
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I think you would be talking about the 78318 "Extra-Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratcheting Wrench". It is made to work with their Nano Sockets and combined with those makes for a really handy tool. I don't think it is in stock though and I have no information about when it might be.
oldschoolcraft
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Yes that's what it is.
Though now that I look at it, if I wind up buying a 17 x 19 XL flex head ratcheting wrench, like one of the popular Kabo-made ones, then I think that does the same thing as this albeit with a less functional handle.
It wont retain the sockets (they fall out) and the KABO style will result in a thicker package altogether with the socket inserted
chevy.stroker
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I purchased the half size sockets a while back. They work well when needed: