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Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
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Just sayin'
You joined GJ because, and your only posts on here are about a single plastic blow mold case.
Thanks for contributing to the site.
damon18
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Got my BO 151SL light bar yesterday, love it! Because I'm "frugal", probably would never have bought it at $120 even though I wanted it. So the good price and GO pushed me to do it, thanks!
Now that I have it in hand, it is well worth the normal price. Bright full spread light, rechargeable and also can be plugged in with the same long heavy cord supplied for recharge.
It's kind of hard to photograph in use, but here is an attempt.
Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app
Now that I have it in hand, it is well worth the normal price. Bright full spread light, rechargeable and also can be plugged in with the same long heavy cord supplied for recharge.
It's kind of hard to photograph in use, but here is an attempt.
Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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tyyost
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Just put my wife’s Subaru back together, it needed a rear wheel bearing. First run with the big nasty air hammer I bought a while back. While the job still took some heat and cursing, I’d still be out there with a sledge if it wasn’t for this air hammer. I bought a 14mm impact socket to pound on with the hammer as suggested, and big nasty literally started crushing the socket.
I look forward to some jobs that this thing can do without breaking a sweat! Another Great tool at a great price point.
I look forward to some jobs that this thing can do without breaking a sweat! Another Great tool at a great price point.
LeeG
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Chris,
Do you offer any crimp tools for flag terminals? I have the 9477 kit, but I don’t see any way to use it for flags.
Thanks,
Lee
Do you offer any crimp tools for flag terminals? I have the 9477 kit, but I don’t see any way to use it for flags.
Thanks,
Lee
zmotorsports
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anndel
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A huge thank to Chris for getting me a new mini DA sander.
Thanks Chris.
Wow, nice!
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theoldwizard1
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Well It looks like Eric O. has let the cat out of the bag ! The new Astro impact will be called the Thor !
Google can not find Astro Pneumatic Thor anywhere !
I saw that too, in his video last night working on those exhaust manifolds.
shadetree_mech
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I saw that "Thor" is up on Amazon, but out of stock. Someone also mentioned it was on Summit for a little cheaper, but I couldn't find it listed?
theoldwizard1
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6.5 CFM "continuously" ! That is A BIG compressor ! HI FLO fittings recommended !
Wrench97
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3/8" fitting x 1/2" hose is one way, I've found the hi-flow fittings to be fragile........................
Ign
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shadetree_mech
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decableguy2000
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Can try this a4 die
I picked up the carbide die grinder burr set a while back but haven't used it until yesterday. I needed to enlarge a 1" hole in some .300" plate. I put the largest cylindrical burr on my m12 die grinder and ran it at about 20,000 rpm. I only took a couple quick passes around the hole, thinking I would stop and check to see how much progress I was making. To my surprise, the shaft I was trying to fit slipped right in. Un-be-leivable how much material those things can remove.
I have generally avoided carbide bits and tooling assuming I would just break things but wow, I'm impressed.
I have generally avoided carbide bits and tooling assuming I would just break things but wow, I'm impressed.
tyyost
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Agreed, when I wanted big nasty it took a few weeks for it to come back in stock at Amazon. Seemed like a strange waiting game. Maybe Chris can suggest some other vendors who stack better, but I am guessing they are subject to the same Global Supply Chain issues everyone else is these days.
anndel
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Astro 1894 Thor $188.29 via Amazon.com! Just ordered mine.
demarpaint
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anndel
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Maybe coming soon on YouTube via the Torque Channel.
demarpaint
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It looks like it might be a nice tool.
Lucid Moments
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I thought that gun predated Thor?
shadetree_mech
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It was the prototype for Thor. He had it for ~ a year or so. I'm sure there was subtle changes since the prototype from their engineers, and from Eric and other testers input for that impact, but I doubt it was much.
TTC said they will get Thor and test it when it's available. It will probably be a bit different in the test since that prototype was a year old impact broken in and run on higher pressure, vs new.
ETA... Just saw that TTC said they should have one in the next week. No telling how long it will take for the video to come up though?
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Lucid Moments
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Just ordered mine too. Can't say I actually need it, but what is life without some things you just want?
LeeG
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That worked perfectly. Thanks a ton. I ordered the 10/12ga version also just to be complete.
dnschmidt
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You're kidding right? A SATA spray gun takes 17 CFM CONTINUOUSLY and I mean continuously not in short bursts. What exactly would you consider to be a SMALL compressor? Something used with a brad nailer?
theoldwizard1
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2 - 3 HP is common in home workshops.
dnschmidt
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Common does not mean adequate.
My list of Astro tools I'm waiting for Astro to start shipping or vendors (prefer Amazon) to start stocking is growing every day...
78319 - 3/8" 6-24mm low profile socket set
9532 - Carbide scraper
91410 - 1/4" long ratchet
78319 - 3/8" 6-24mm low profile socket set
9532 - Carbide scraper
91410 - 1/4" long ratchet
I know Astro has no control over 3rd party vendors, for example Amazon.
But I have questions about Astro's new 91410 1/4" ratchet.
#1. Why does the listing show a map and not the tool?
#2. Why is the price significantly higher than the other 3 ratchets Astro offers?
(Especially considering it's the smallest of the 3, so less material should equal lower cost.)
These things scream scam to me.
I've been waiting for the 1/4" to be available as I already have the other 3 ratchets that Astro offers.
I've also been watching the 91410 on Summit who has it listed for $20. Other vendors seem to have it listed for $18-$22.
But Summits "expected ship date/special order date" never stays the same. And their shipping is terrible for smaller orders.
Same with the Astro 9532 carbide scraper which is listed at $22 on Summit currently. Another tool I've been waiting for Amazon to have available.
But I have questions about Astro's new 91410 1/4" ratchet.
#1. Why does the listing show a map and not the tool?
#2. Why is the price significantly higher than the other 3 ratchets Astro offers?
(Especially considering it's the smallest of the 3, so less material should equal lower cost.)
These things scream scam to me.
I've been waiting for the 1/4" to be available as I already have the other 3 ratchets that Astro offers.
I've also been watching the 91410 on Summit who has it listed for $20. Other vendors seem to have it listed for $18-$22.
But Summits "expected ship date/special order date" never stays the same. And their shipping is terrible for smaller orders.
Same with the Astro 9532 carbide scraper which is listed at $22 on Summit currently. Another tool I've been waiting for Amazon to have available.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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New items can get a bit weird sometimes. We have to submit requests for them to update with correct info, which us being the brand they allow us to do.
As for price, also being new they have no competition. Until there are other sellers on the item page, they will price it however their algorithm thinks the market will bear which is usually sort of a wild guess it seems.
The other ratchets you linked started out at higher prices as well until other sellers started throwing their hat into the ring. Unfortunately not being a retailer, we have zero control over that aspect.
As for price, also being new they have no competition. Until there are other sellers on the item page, they will price it however their algorithm thinks the market will bear which is usually sort of a wild guess it seems.
The other ratchets you linked started out at higher prices as well until other sellers started throwing their hat into the ring. Unfortunately not being a retailer, we have zero control over that aspect.
Snapped-off
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Can we still expect the last batch of 498K hammers to come in November?
signcrafter
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Any idea when the 4980 big nasty will be available again?
Snapped-off
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New ship date of March 4th for the big .498 hammer from Summit. Fingers crossed.
Ton ton
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I agree.