Flinter987
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Just bought the 3/8 stubby impact. Looking forward to using it!!! This forum and Chris is what sent me that way!
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mrjaw14
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Yea I am thinking about one of those myself
larryforce
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No I never got around to it, I figure it was lesson learned, and it wasn't a huge investment.
I ended up with a stant style from Mac, plus it works with the same adaptors as my vacuum filler
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Chris, I just had to tell you I picked up two of the inflators from Woot and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality. I remember when I laid out a franklin for my Milton and thought I got a decent tool. But these blow away that one at a quarter the price.
Good job Astro!
AstroAI is not affiliated with Astro Pneumatic. It's essentially an Amazon only brand that coincidentally uses the same font for their logo and sometimes sells similar tools.
People seem to like that inflator though, so money well spent in my eyes if you got a deal and that's what you wanted.
Locker537
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Hey Chris, I apologize if it's been answered multiple times in this thread, but what's the best place to purchase Astro Tools?
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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As we're traditionally 3-step distribution you can find our tools a whole bunch of ways including online, tool warehouses and local jobbers on trucks.
Since the question is being asking on an internet forum, below are some good bets:
Seem to have our new products the soonest:
https://www.toolfetch.com/
https://www.tools-plus.com/
They usually have good pricing too, although Amazon is always an increasingly popular source for our tools and pricing albeit often changing can be good. I'm often surprised how many of our tools can be found on Amazon considering no one place carries it all.
Since the question is being asking on an internet forum, below are some good bets:
Seem to have our new products the soonest:
https://www.toolfetch.com/
https://www.tools-plus.com/
They usually have good pricing too, although Amazon is always an increasingly popular source for our tools and pricing albeit often changing can be good. I'm often surprised how many of our tools can be found on Amazon considering no one place carries it all.
Locker537
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Thanks Chris!
theoldwizard1
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So .... Eric O. on South Main Auto YouTube channel just revealed the NEW Astro impact Torx bit set. Got a part number for it Chris ?
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Still in field testing
Fedwrench
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any idea how long before they're released to the masses?
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Snap_cap
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Chris,
Will there be a set of larger sizes of the FlankBite sockets and wrenches coming out soon?
Also, can any of the current socket sizes available be purchased individually?
Will there be a set of larger sizes of the FlankBite sockets and wrenches coming out soon?
Also, can any of the current socket sizes available be purchased individually?
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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No larger sizes on the horizon as of yet, sorry.
All of the individuals can be purchased direct from us, just call or email.
Stooge
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Does anyone have any hands on experience with either the 3036 or 3037 air belt sanders? I've been talking myself in and out of buying one for awhile but I think with one of my current car projects, I finally have to bite the bullet!
http://www.astrotools.com/air-tools...lt-sander-1-2-x-18-with-2pc-belts-80-100.html
http://www.astrotools.com/air-tools...-sander-3-8-x-13-with-3pc-belts-40-60-80.html
http://www.astrotools.com/air-tools...lt-sander-1-2-x-18-with-2pc-belts-80-100.html
http://www.astrotools.com/air-tools...-sander-3-8-x-13-with-3pc-belts-40-60-80.html
Depends on results. Could be 3-9 months
In other words they are already the most robust set made but if Eric and the other beta testers can break them they will become even stronger. Thank you Astro for fixing an obvious problem than even Snap-on was foolish enough to ignore.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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I wouldn't go that far. There's what i would consider to be an inherent design constraint when it comes to torx tools that makes them more prone to failure than most others. So what you see on the market and many people's experiences with X brand's tools when it comes to torx I would not lay too much blame on the brand.
The fact is designing torx bits that are robust is and an order of magnitude more difficult than hex.
As far as timeline, we've already isolated the alloy shockproof tool steel we want to use, now we're just field testing different treatments and hardnesses.
maxpower_hd
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Chris,
I have bought and use several of the AP LED 40SL magnetic lights. I have given three away as well. I don't know how often updates are made to products but I was wondering if you've had a lot of comments on the charging plug. I have one light I use at work daily. It is a greasy, dirty environment so it is difficult to keep the little phone charger plug clean. Eventually the plug, even if kept relatively clean, will no longer hold onto the small cell phone charger plug.
Any plans on upgrading this to something a little more robust?
That is really my only complaint. Like I said I use the light all the time.
I have bought and use several of the AP LED 40SL magnetic lights. I have given three away as well. I don't know how often updates are made to products but I was wondering if you've had a lot of comments on the charging plug. I have one light I use at work daily. It is a greasy, dirty environment so it is difficult to keep the little phone charger plug clean. Eventually the plug, even if kept relatively clean, will no longer hold onto the small cell phone charger plug.
Any plans on upgrading this to something a little more robust?
That is really my only complaint. Like I said I use the light all the time.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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I'm afraid until the next gen of light designs come around, Micro USB is here to stay. It's grown too popular to dismiss and the market has told us people don't like keeping track of their tool specific wall charger or having to buy replacements when they don't keep track of it.
A downside of Micro USB is there is a lifetime to its repeatable retention even in a perfect environment.
A downside of Micro USB is there is a lifetime to its repeatable retention even in a perfect environment.
There are downsides and upsides to using it and the commonality and ubiquity of Micro USB is one of it's biggest strengths. As long as people play by the standards.
I bought a Flexlight from FastCap and it seriously comes with an 8.4V USB adapter... Looks identical to any other phone charger but outputs 8.4V instead of 5V on the USB connector. Then you plug a USB to barrel jack cable into that to charge the light. So now I have this little deathdapter that anyone would mistake for a phone charger and blow up their stuff. Also that means their 18650 charging isn't actually doing any charge control but just CV charging them up to full.
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If it had just been a normal wall wart like this there'd be no issue:
aczr2k
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I have the 1/2" wide belt version. It works great for what I've used it for.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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All of our USB and Micro USB products are required to be 5V 1.0-2.1A standard. We do make a private labeled product that supplies 5V~3A to a charging dock, but we have warning about using other chargers or using this charger on other products. And even then, 3A can be considered QuickCharge 2.0 on some modern devises.
maxpower_hd
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What about a replacement plug? I would try removing and replacing the receiving side of the plug before trowing away the light.
OH! And I would like to suggest making these in bright green or red as well. I have lost the light so many times I put white electrical tape on the back of it and wrote HERE I AM in red letters on it so I can see it when it is stuck underneath a truck and off. LOL Makes it much easier to find.
dnschmidt
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Hi Chris, This guy has a point. TOPTUL makes the 40SL in bright green (exact same tool in all other respects) and I can tell you from having both it and yours that the green one is definitely easier to find. Put a little color in your life pal.
Mohawk Dave
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Lol...flashlights should NEVER be black or camouflaged.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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You all will be happy to see the next generation coming out in the next 1-2 months then. There's a heavy splash of Astro's blue.
The charging plug is a tough design decision. I agree that needing a bunch of proprietary chargers is nonsense. USB-C is supposed to fix the pain points of micro USB but I don’t think it’s been out long enough to have good data if that is true.
Inductive charging would be the most robust design for the shop environment since it could be completely sealed but it is very slow and generates heat which may be undesirable if you were too lazy to clean the flammables off your light.
Inductive charging would be the most robust design for the shop environment since it could be completely sealed but it is very slow and generates heat which may be undesirable if you were too lazy to clean the flammables off your light.
Snap_cap
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+1 on color
they should of made the dail switch and balljoint screw orange or something .
Left one of these in a door frame while doing window motor work, dealing with other customers and on other jobs made me forget it's location, fortunately found it when came back to that job but was hard spot tucked away and all black .
impact sockets same issue, I don't buy general hand tools phosphate finished as way too much time wasted finding them ;-)
superautobacs
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I've been quite happy with the consistent accuracy of this tire inflator that I've been using since 2012, on hundreds of cars.
The only issue I've had with this unit is that I once had to remove the gauge cover to re-fasten the two small screws that secures the gauge face plate.
I was wondering if the hose itself can be replaced so that I can continue to use it without having any air leakage.
The only issue I've had with this unit is that I once had to remove the gauge cover to re-fasten the two small screws that secures the gauge face plate.
I was wondering if the hose itself can be replaced so that I can continue to use it without having any air leakage.
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Schurkey
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It doesn't simply unscrew? I'd throw two wrenches on that thing. I bet you have the hose removed within forty seconds.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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It unscrews with one wrench.
Send me a PM w/ your address and I'll ship you the latest hose assembly.
superautobacs
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I looked on amazon.com to see if the hose section itself was available, but I couldn't find one. I'm glad I asked here. Thank you, Chris!
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rustbucket5
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my new phone has USB type C and it is wayyyy better. the fit is tight, cannot be inserted upside down and no stupid tangs to weaken or break over time
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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USB-C is undoubtedly better. However if we made our tools with a USB-C connector, we would sure get a lot of calls about "what the heck is this thing?"
To me the only benefit of a USB based connector is universality because 5V is a pretty slow charge, so as soon as you lose some universality it becomes useless and should just use a 15V barrel connector or the like.
But by the time USB-C is commonplace it won't be relevant because where we're headed with lights, we won't need cords
To me the only benefit of a USB based connector is universality because 5V is a pretty slow charge, so as soon as you lose some universality it becomes useless and should just use a 15V barrel connector or the like.
But by the time USB-C is commonplace it won't be relevant because where we're headed with lights, we won't need cords
Locker537
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I'm going to purchase 3081 inflator based on recommendations here. I have a small compressor that came with a simple inflator already attached. Can anyone recommend the right connectors and fittings to attach the new inflator?
I assume something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IUEC2O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I assume something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IUEC2O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Yes, any male/female couplers and fittings with 1/4NPT threads like those will work in all of our air tools.