Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

[Slkay944]

I am looking for riveter and trying to decide between Industrial Hand Riveter Kit and the 360° Swivel Head Hand Riveter Kit besides the obvious swivel head is there any reason to get one over the other? Have you had any real issues with the swivel head?

 

[CobraRed]

I am looking for riveter and trying to decide between Industrial Hand Riveter Kit and the 360° Swivel Head Hand Riveter Kit besides the obvious swivel head is there any reason to get one over the other? Have you had any real issues with the swivel head?

I've used both types and the swivel head takes a hernia to set some sizes. It's a result of design limitation to allow for swivel.
Frankly all of these types of small right angle hand riveters take more effort than I enjoy, but the swivel head particularly.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Agreed

 

[tonyciambrone]

Because for one batch (and we make many thousands in a batch) they did blow.

Thanks for the response, I can always appreciate honesty.

Looks like I'll probably wait a little while longer and order a half dozen..The one I have is the best blow gun I have used so far.

 

[firworks]

Is there something weird going on with the AP diesel jump pack? I can't find it on Amazon anymore.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Is there something weird going on with the AP diesel jump pack? I can't find it on Amazon anymore.

We stopped making lithium jump packs awhile ago, too much competition pushing price points down and claims of 1,000, 2,000, 5 Million amps and so forth.

 

[firworks]

Darn... Know anywhere that still has stock of the Diesel packs?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Darn... Know anywhere that still has stock of the Diesel packs?

My best guess is they have been gone for a bit now.

 

[Schurkey]

I think Astro made Mac tools impact wrenches like the AW135 any idea on thw AW160? I need an anvil... thanks in advance!

Yeah, my reply is probably too late do do you any good.

No, the 160 was not made by Astro, although Astro has some interchangeable parts. Or, I could be wrong, and Astro made them for SP Air...and Mac...and Matco...and thirteen other custom-branded customers.

The AW135 specifically seems to be an Astro-sourced item, but the Mac AW140 and AW160 were apparently made by SP Air, the in-house number was 5135. The Matco MT1725 was similar. If you check that web site for SP5135, you'll see what I mean. Mac and SP Air go back a long way.

I just repaired an AW160 using some SP hard parts, obtained from https://www.powertoolrepairohio.com/pages.php?pageid=14&breakid=1353
The parts list contains Mac, SP Air, and Astro part numbers. Who knew that air tools used "common" parts among brands? Well, Astro does, as they advertise parts for various other brands of air tools.

 

[theoldwizard1]

We stopped making lithium jump packs awhile ago, too much competition pushing price points down and claims of 1,000, 2,000, 5 Million amps and so forth.

You have to know when to walk away ! That is a scary market right now with all of the false claims, knock off and rebranded ones available. Plus, the chemistry and now the size of the cells seems to be changing every day.

A couple have gotten good reviews on YouTube, but are the ones being manufactured today as good as the one made 6 or 9 months ago or has competition (or greed) forced them to be made more cheaply ??!!!

 

[Sharky]

Yeah, my reply is probably too late do do you any good.

No, the 160 was not made by Astro, although Astro has some interchangeable parts. Or, I could be wrong, and Astro made them for SP Air...and Mac...and Matco...and thirteen other custom-branded customers.

The AW135 specifically seems to be an Astro-sourced item, but the Mac AW140 and AW160 were apparently made by SP Air, the in-house number was 5135. The Matco MT1725 was similar. If you check that web site for SP5135, you'll see what I mean. Mac and SP Air go back a long way.

I just repaired an AW160 using some SP hard parts, obtained from https://www.powertoolrepairohio.com/pages.php?pageid=14&breakid=1353
The parts list contains Mac, SP Air, and Astro part numbers. Who knew that air tools used "common" parts among brands? Well, Astro does, as they advertise parts for various other brands of air tools.

Thanks much for the reply!

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[jerseykat1]

Flex head ratcheting flare nut wrenches... When can we/I expect to see them? Lol.. Nissan abs actuator recalls are starting to come in now..

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[K-Dog]

Yet another AP tool added to the collection. The belt sander.

 

[bodyguy16]

Yet another AP tool added to the collection. The belt sander.

Those are handy for grinding out spot welds!!! It'll save you on the blair bits.

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[K-Dog]

Those are handy for grinding out spot welds!!! It'll save you on the blair bits.

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No doubt. I have wanted one for quite some time. I had to spend a few weeks at our other shop and the tech there let me use his 3M belt sander. That was it. I told Santa it had to happen this year.

 

[bodyguy16]

No doubt. I have wanted one for quite some time. I had to spend a few weeks at our other shop and the tech there let me use his 3M belt sander. That was it. I told Santa it had to happen this year.

Good call, i was gonna buy one as well but my boss got a 3m for the shop and so far im the only that seems to like it. The new 3m cubitron paper in 36g really does the job

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[bas157]

We stopped making lithium jump packs awhile ago, too much competition pushing price points down and claims of 1,000, 2,000, 5 Million amps and so forth.

I was wondering the same thing. Glad I picked up mine while you still made them!

 

[K-Dog]

Okay Mr. Astro.
Tell me the truth. Those "warranty registration" cards. Is there really any point in filling them out ?

 

[vettex2]

most are used just to data mine you

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Okay Mr. Astro.
Tell me the truth. Those "warranty registration" cards. Is there really any point in filling them out ?

No

most are used just to data mine you

Correct

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I purchased a set of the double cut carbide burrs, via amazon, a few months ago (set 2181). I paid about $60. This was the first set of carbide burrs I have owned, and they are a god-send.


I can grind out studs, enlarge holes, delicately trim, I wish I had bought them sooner. I've never used the expensive $10-$15 a piece burrs, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing. But for the $60 I spent on these bits, I've gotten my money back out of them dozens of times.


Aluminum, steel, cast iron, stainless, work/heat hardened. It can and will get through it.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

I purchased a set of the double cut carbide burrs, via amazon, a few months ago (set 2181). I paid about $60. This was the first set of carbide burrs I have owned, and they are a god-send.


I can grind out studs, enlarge holes, delicately trim, I wish I had bought them sooner. I've never used the expensive $10-$15 a piece burrs, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing. But for the $60 I spent on these bits, I've gotten my money back out of them dozens of times.


Aluminum, steel, cast iron, stainless, work/heat hardened. It can and will get through it.

A not so hidden gem from us, we make some of the longest lasting carbide burrs anywhere. And sell them by the container load.

When working on tool truck brand programs, I've gotten samples that would cost us 150-300% more in hopes of providing a premium burr to them - and found in a side by side they didn't last as long on hard materials.

We sort of just got lucky they are as good as they are.

 

[FigureItOut]

Charles, I can't find the thread but in a discussion about butane soldering irons you alluded to something new coming from Astro. Any word on this?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Charles, I can't find the thread but in a discussion about butane soldering irons you alluded to something new coming from Astro. Any word on this?

We wont be making these under Astro brand, they are all spoken for

I can probably send you a free sample though, if you're looking for like one total. Pm me if so.

 

[AJ1978]

Do you guys make the AT194A micro air saw for Blue Point?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

*insert yadda yadda corporate speak for not commenting on private label programs here*

 

[anndel]

Chris,

Any idea when those Japan steel tap and die set will go on sale? Thanks D

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Charles,

Any idea when those Japan steel tap and die set will go on sale? Thanks D

I'll pm you

 

[nes999]

I'll pm you

I have been avidly waiting also.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Me 3 !

 

[mrborohachi]

Me 4, on the MIJ Tap and Die set. Will it be available in Metric only?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Metric:
Automtoive Drill and Tap set
Automotive Tap and Die set

SAE:
Automotive Drill and Tap set

This isn't exactly selling tomorrow, but today (last night) the tooling was being made. China being the twist drill capital of earth, making HSS drill bits in Taiwan not something everyone is set up to do.

 

[md21722]

The whole rebranding thing fascinates me. I bought some cut off wheels on a Snap On order and they were shamelessly labeled Astro... so its clear the two companies do business with each other.

 

[CobraRed]

Many years ago I asked my local Mac guy for some extra parts for my current air drill, because I had an old air drill well out of warranty that needed a part and I wanted to keep a few as I was using these every day.
He got back to me with a number.
I called the number "Hello, Astro Pneumatic"

That's the first time I had heard of Astro.

 

[softailgarage]

I'm a former Cornwell dealer, glad to see Astro here on the forum and dealing with the general public. looking forward to doing more business with you on the private level.

 

[enrare]

Chris,

Think several months ago in a different thread you were asking members for input on what they would like to see in a cordless work light. Any news on this? My current corded work light is on its last leg and I'd like to replace it with a cordless light of some sort.

 

[md21722]

I think their 40SL and 12SL are the most popular...

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Chris,

Think several months ago in a different thread you were asking members for input on what they would like to see in a cordless work light. Any news on this? My current corded work light is on its last leg and I'd like to replace it with a cordless light of some sort.

We designed one from scratch starting with 3D drawings, then prototypes. It's the bees' knees. Along with polling people here, we asked a couple dozen shops what they were looking for. Then we met with some industry execs for what they've been looking for. We had a couple hundred responses when done. Wrapped it all up in one design.

Won't be under our brand first, however
Plus, I expect it to cost more than what we've offered thus far. 77% of those asked said they'd pay more than the norm for something that incorporates the features/design they're looking for.

 

[mrjaw14]

any option to be a beta tester? I'm a flashaholic and would love to do that

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

any option to be a beta tester? I'm a flashaholic and would love to do that

The problem is two fold.

1. The prototypes cost thousands of dollars each
2. Pre-production and production samples would be well beyond the point in which we could change anything.

Machined pieces, types of alloys ect are all easy to change. Lights you have to get right out of the gate, which is why we took so many steps listening to everyone.