Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

[signcrafter]

Used my 498K today to get off a rusted on trailer hitch stinger. Had been on for years in the road salt. Didn't really want to cut the locking pin off since it's a tight area and may slip and cause damage to truck. So I got thor out and went at it trying to bust the end of the locking pin off. Took about 30 seconds and the lock broke in half. Did a ram front hub the other day that was also severely crusted and thor got it out. Happy I went with it.

Here's the locking pin that thor snapped in half.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVSIOI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[assassin10000]

How long is the typical response time for the website warranty submission? I submitted on the 9th.

I'm looking for a replacement 14mm 3/8 drive nano socket.

I've got 2 sets of them (both the small & large sets), one for home, one for work. As well as the 1/2 drive nano sockets.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

How long is the typical response time for the website warranty submission? I submitted on the 9th.

I'm looking for a replacement 14mm 3/8 drive nano socket.

I've got 2 sets of them (both the small & large sets), one for home, one for work. As well as the 1/2 drive nano sockets.

Shoot me an address with the set model number as well and you'll be set

 

[assassin10000]

Shoot me an address with the set model number as well and you'll be set

Done.


Are you guys going to be making any semi-deep/mid length impact socket sets?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Are you guys going to be making any semi-deep/mid length impact socket sets?

Not in our standard nano socket line, because it's focused on being short. In our pinless line I'd like to, and working on it, just haven't produced anything with specs and dimensions to my liking yet.

 

[Odd-job]

Not sure if there is much of a commercial reason for Chris/Astro to come out with semi deeps to compete with the likes of Sunex, Grey Pneumatic and Capri, but what about semi deep magnetic sockets? wish someone made those.

Also wishing for 1/4 semi deep in impact.

 

[assassin10000]

Not in our standard nano socket line, because it's focused on being short. In our pinless line I'd like to, and working on it, just haven't produced anything with specs and dimensions to my liking yet.

Yeah, I meant in general.

If you could have them neck down after where the anvil portion is, so they're somewhat thinner wall than most others that'd be awesome. But not so thin as to be weaker like a chrome socket.

Not sure if there is much of a commercial reason for Chris/Astro to come out with semi deeps to compete with the likes of Sunex, Grey Pneumatic and Capri, but what about semi deep magnetic sockets? wish someone made those.

Also wishing for 1/4 semi deep in impact.

Yeah, I have sunex in 3/8 and grey in 1/2 but wouldn't mind adding 2 more sets.

 

[ToolPolisher]

For anyone with the ADN38XL drill rivnut adapter, can you confirm that the ADN14-M4 mandrel for M4x0.7 rivnuts will work?

 

[Odd-job]

New product idea for Astro inspired by GJ... a crowsfoot extension set

Something like this in a variety of lengths - 3/8 to 3/8 or 1/2 to 3/8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQYL3N0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[f575gtc]

Are there any plans to make a 500ftlb version of the 1838 ONYX 3/8" Nano Angle Impact Wrench? The shorter one was updated from 415 to 500, the heads on them look identical and from my understanding it was a vane improvement to get the extra power. Curious if we will ever see a bumped up extended impact.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Are there any plans to make a 500ftlb version of the 1838 ONYX 3/8" Nano Angle Impact Wrench? The shorter one was updated from 415 to 500, the heads on them look identical and from my understanding it was a vane improvement to get the extra power. Curious if we will ever see a bumped up extended impact.

1822 and 1828 were 450. They are twin hammer impacts.
The 1838 and 1832's are jumbo hammer and smaller heads. They already received quite a bit of juicing to get where they are, but we ARE releasing something up that valley with 445 ft-lbs as early as this month.

 

[kudakev615]

well my OG big nasty air hammer has bit the dust after 2 yrs. been working just fine the few times its been called upon. i took it out the tool box yesterday to rattle out a wheel bearing, it started hitting normal then quickly slowed down and lost all power. has anybody had this happened to them and successfully repaired the air hammer? looking to know what parts are needed or do i just scrap this thing. thanks in advance

 

[71firebird400]

Are the 498K's out of production now? Just wondering if I missed the boat, or if there's a chance I can order and wait for one?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

I can't speak to who may still have stock here and there. But we are indeed out of production on these.

 

[kbeefy]

I need a replacement body for an Astro 3018 inflater. (3018-07) The eyelet to hang it on is tearing off the body.
Can I get it straight from Astro? I searched the number on the Astro website and it didn't come back with anything.

 

[B.S.A. (ret.)]

Good afternoon Chris. I would like to take this opportunity to complement Astro Pneumatic Tools for the integrity of their products.
Yesterday, I noticed that my 52SL wasn't in its charging station. I looked through all of my toolbox drawers, bench shelves and racks to no avail. I remembered the last time I had used it was when I was changing out the spindles on my mower deck about 3 weeks ago. Could it possibly??? No, of course not! Well, I checked anyway and saw a blue object partially buried under accumulated dried grass - there it was. Stone dead, filthy and scarred up (photos attached). It went through two mowings (approximately 2 hours/mow) of my 1 acre property and still took a charge and works! Not too many products on the market today are "idiot-proof'. Kudos to your team!

 

[daithi]

Are the ONYX Die Grinders significantly better tools than the Blue Composite Body?

I'm looking to buy a die grinder (or two). I'm an apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic. We generally don't see a lot of die grinder use, I'd say most the guys in our shop reach for one once a month. In summer we use them a bit more when we're doing more equipment rebuilds, but generally that's just using a flap wheel to tidy out a bore while replacing bushings.

If i was only going to buy one die grinder it would be a 90 degree/angle - I came across a bushing I couldn't do with a straight grinder the other day. I can borrow a straight one if I need it but nobody has a 90 right now (there's a broken SnapOn waiting for the truck to show up and replace it.... He's been waiting 4 months now )

I'm looking at the combo kits at the moment. The 1221 kit comes with the Straight and RA Blue Grinders as well as the Carbide Burr Set. The 222 kit is the Straight and RA ONYX but no bits. They're both $140 CAD right now on Amazon, while the Burr Set alone is $83.

Individually the RA ONYX Grinders are around $100 (205QL or 204).

Hoping someone here can weigh in!

 

[signcrafter]

Are the ONYX Die Grinders significantly better tools than the Blue Composite Body?

I'm looking to buy a die grinder (or two). I'm an apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic. We generally don't see a lot of die grinder use, I'd say most the guys in our shop reach for one once a month. In summer we use them a bit more when we're doing more equipment rebuilds, but generally that's just using a flap wheel to tidy out a bore while replacing bushings.

If i was only going to buy one die grinder it would be a 90 degree/angle - I came across a bushing I couldn't do with a straight grinder the other day. I can borrow a straight one if I need it but nobody has a 90 right now (there's a broken SnapOn waiting for the truck to show up and replace it.... He's been waiting 4 months now )

I'm looking at the combo kits at the moment. The 1221 kit comes with the Straight and RA Blue Grinders as well as the Carbide Burr Set. The 222 kit is the Straight and RA ONYX but no bits. They're both $140 CAD right now on Amazon, while the Burr Set alone is $83.

Individually the RA ONYX Grinders are around $100 (205QL or 204).

Hoping someone here can weigh in!

I don't have experience with the ONYX die grinders but do have the blue handled astros that came with the burr set. Overall they are good die grinders but they are on the low end of the power scale. They are nice and light weight and get into places but will bog down if you push hard on them. The burr set has been great.

 

[Benito]

The Onyx ones are 1/3 and 1/2hp, the blue are both minis. 1/4hp

 

[oldmachinenut]

I have 5 Astro Onyx die grinders, 2 straight, 2 90degree and 1 long shaft/extended . They are all great tools, smooth, quiet and powerful. I also have an Onyx gear drive air saw, Onyx 3/4” belt sander and 2 mini Onyx 2”sanders, straight and d/a. Astro air tools are the best I have ever used.

 

[Steve_P]

well my OG big nasty air hammer has bit the dust after 2 yrs. been working just fine the few times its been called upon. i took it out the tool box yesterday to rattle out a wheel bearing, it started hitting normal then quickly slowed down and lost all power. has anybody had this happened to them and successfully repaired the air hammer? looking to know what parts are needed or do i just scrap this thing. thanks in advance

Did you verify that the piston hasn't seized in the bore from lack of lubrication?

 

[GeoBruin]

I have 5 Astro Onyx die grinders, 2 straight, 2 90degree and 1 long shaft/extended . They are all great tools, smooth, quiet and powerful. I also have an Onyx gear drive air saw, Onyx 3/4” belt sander and 2 mini Onyx 2”sanders, straight and d/a. Astro air tools are the best I have ever used.

I feel like I really want the air saw but I wonder if/how it would be beneficial over a hackzall or a jigsaw with a metal blade. Just better access?

 

[oldmachinenut]

The saw is compact and easy to maneuver. To me it seems much smoother running than a jigsaw or recip saw. My son has been using an identical saw that has a tool truck label hard (3 man shop) for several years. The Astro price is half of what the truck brand saws are.

 

[daithi]

I don't have experience with the ONYX die grinders but do have the blue handled astros that came with the burr set. Overall they are good die grinders but they are on the low end of the power scale. They are nice and light weight and get into places but will bog down if you push hard on them. The burr set has been great.

The Onyx ones are 1/3 and 1/2hp, the blue are both minis. 1/4hp

If the Onyx Models have more power then I'll spend a little extra. I'll decide between buying 2 grinders and getting burrs later on, or 1 grinder + burrs. The specs @Benito mentioned don't line up with the website though...


@Astro_Pneumatic_Tools Chris could you clarify the HP ratings on these die grinders? I'm a bit confused, there are some contradictions on your website.

1240 RA Blue: Listed as 1/3hp on both the 1240 and 1221 Kit Product Info Flyers
1205 Straight Blue: Doesn't have its own page on the website, but listed at 1/3hp on the 1221 Kit Flyer
201 Onyx Straight: 1/3hp on the Website Specs and Product Flyer, same in the 219 kit
202 Onyx Straight: 1/2hp on the Website Specs, no Product Flyer but in the 2181B and 222 kits it's 1/3hp
204 Onyx RA: 1/3hp on Website Specs & Product Flyer but in the 222 kit it's 1/2hp

Bit confused here. Which models, if any, have 1/2hp? What's the difference between the 201 and 202?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Haha, I would like to note that the ratings/classifications pre-date me so i have little control over the info already out there.

Based on my drawings, 1240 and 1205 are 0.27-0.30HP.
201 is .35hp
202 is .50HP (larger body diameter)
204 is .35HP

There's basically a physical limitation on motor size vs HP. If a die grinder is smaller (ignoring overmolding) in diameter, in most cases it's going to be less HP unless it's a lot longer. A lot of the "3/4HP" die grinders you see here and there with the bodies of a 1/2HP die grinder, unless they unlocked a new technology it's not.

The onyx tools are smoother, more temp and vibration insulated, more powerful and similar noise level

 

[nerraw117]

the 498k are still going to be produced arent they? Just out of stock im assuming?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

498K are out of production now

 

[daithi]

Haha, I would like to note that the ratings/classifications pre-date me so i have little control over the info already out there.

Based on my drawings, 1240 and 1205 are 0.27-0.30HP.
201 is .35hp
202 is .50HP (larger body diameter)
204 is .35HP

There's basically a physical limitation on motor size vs HP. If a die grinder is smaller (ignoring overmolding) in diameter, in most cases it's going to be less HP unless it's a lot longer. A lot of the "3/4HP" die grinders you see here and there with the bodies of a 1/2HP die grinder, unless they unlocked a new technology it's not.

The onyx tools are smoother, more temp and vibration insulated, more powerful and similar noise level

Thanks Chris. Looks like I'll go with the 222 Kit for the two grinders now and grab some burrs at a later date. Looking to pick up the Punch/Chisel set as well, hopefully my first foray into Astro Tools is positive!

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Wanted to say I bought a long 498 bit, thanks for producing these.

I also had a hammer issue with my 1/2 stubby, which astro handled for me. Like they always do.

 

[signcrafter]

Does astro sell individual sockets to replace one I lost?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Yes

 

[2ndGearRubber]

3SB40 - Saw this high flow swivel on the website.

how are they held together? Actual snap rings, or the little "C" clip springs? I had a few of those blow apart on me as I have a bad habit of pulling on hoses with my tools.

 

[kudakev615]

well my OG big nasty air hammer has bit the dust after 2 yrs. been working just fine the few times its been called upon. i took it out the tool box yesterday to rattle out a wheel bearing, it started hitting normal then quickly slowed down and lost all power. has anybody had this happened to them and successfully repaired the air hammer? looking to know what parts are needed or do i just scrap this thing. thanks in advance

hope this helps with anybody that had the same issue i did. i found this vid on YT and what he was describing the issue he was having with his thor impact was what i was experiencing with my OG big nasty. took mine apart and sure enough i had the same issue. not going to lie and say i oiled mine every time i used it but i will be from now on. but big shout out the astro rep for taking care of a warranty claim on a broken 1/2 nano impact swivel socket and looking forward to trying out the 498k that should be delivered on wednesday that i ordered from summit

 

[daithi]

Haha, I would like to note that the ratings/classifications pre-date me so i have little control over the info already out there.

Based on my drawings, 1240 and 1205 are 0.27-0.30HP.
201 is .35hp
202 is .50HP (larger body diameter)
204 is .35HP

There's basically a physical limitation on motor size vs HP. If a die grinder is smaller (ignoring overmolding) in diameter, in most cases it's going to be less HP unless it's a lot longer. A lot of the "3/4HP" die grinders you see here and there with the bodies of a 1/2HP die grinder, unless they unlocked a new technology it's not.

The onyx tools are smoother, more temp and vibration insulated, more powerful and similar noise level

Hi Chris. Had my first opportunity to use the 204 Die Grinder this week. Good first impression, barely any vibration and not too loud. Did notice that it exhausts a lot of air from the base. Like the sound of the exhaust is louder than the motor.

There's a brass slotted screw opposite the lever/trigger. Looking at the parts breakdown I think it's the throttle valve - is this set from
factory or can I adjust it? Don't want to go messing something up here.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Hi Chris. Had my first opportunity to use the 204 Die Grinder this week. Good first impression, barely any vibration and not too loud. Did notice that it exhausts a lot of air from the base. Like the sound of the exhaust is louder than the motor.

There's a brass slotted screw opposite the lever/trigger. Looking at the parts breakdown I think it's the throttle valve - is this set from
factory or can I adjust it? Don't want to go messing something up here.

You can adjust the brass screw if you prefer

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Seems like lots of your product is out of stock, such as the 78319 set.

Production issues?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Especially on newer items, demand has grown as lead times (the time to complete a production cycle) has increased. Especially forged parts, and especially still Taiwan and U.S.
Yeah, it's been tough.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Especially on newer items, demand has grown as lead times (the time to complete a production cycle) has increased. Especially forged parts, and especially still Taiwan and U.S.
Yeah, it's been tough.

Well keep at it!

You guys make great stuff, and we want more.
Thanks for the fast reply as well.

 

[Ton ton]

Especially on newer items, demand has grown as lead times (the time to complete a production cycle) has increased. Especially forged parts, and especially still Taiwan and U.S.
Yeah, it's been tough.

Keep up the hard work!

 

[BeansBaxter]

Do you have lube specifications available? I didn't see anything on the website. I'm wondering specifically about impact mechanisms and right angle grinder gears.