best air chuck?

[scottmlew]

My reliable ball-style Craftsman air chuck didn't work on my new wheels (it is too bulky), so I got a different style from Northern Tool. It is very simple, and is a dual head model (which I don't need). I find it to be very unreliable...often I need to try to engage it on the stem several times before it makes the right connection with the pin and air actually flows in to the tire...this is very annoying to me!

Can anyone recommend "the ultimate" air chuck? I'm not looking for gimmicks, or even a built-in gauge (I have my Longacre for that), but I am looking for something with a compact head, and that is high quality and very reliable.

 

[Danglerb]

I bought a Milton at CarQuest for about $6, something like that.

 

[Vinko]

Someone mentioned a German company on here. Might want to ask the fellows on the Tools from the Old World Thread.

 

[Merkava_4]

The Amflo 100D on the far right is AWESOME!!

 

[scottmlew]

The Amflo 100D on the far right is AWESOME!!

That Amflo does look cool. The head style is similar to the one on my Longacre gauge, which has proven to be a good design. The head on my gauge is angled from the hose at about a 60* angle, though.

 

[Red Green]

I second the Milton suggestion.

 

[Zrexxer]

Is that an official Snap-On cardboard box?

 

[gofastman]

My reliable ball-style Craftsman air chuck didn't work on my new wheels (it is too bulky), so I got a different style from Northern Tool. It is very simple, and is a dual head model (which I don't need). I find it to be very unreliable...often I need to try to engage it on the stem several times before it makes the right connection with the pin and air actually flows in to the tire...this is very annoying to me!

Can anyone recommend "the ultimate" air chuck? I'm not looking for gimmicks, or even a built-in gauge (I have my Longacre for that), but I am looking for something with a compact head, and that is high quality and very reliable.

http://www.psiclops.com/

 

[scooby074]

Milton 699 Short chuck, or 690 Long.

Long style is a little better IMHO. Just easier to use.

I havent found a good lock on chuck, Ive tried the milton 698 and it was junk. Wont stay attached.

Any suggestions?

 

[Danglerb]

http://www.psiclops.com/

Smart idea, but somehow I think I can find a way to put two air chucks on an inflator gauge for less than $50.

Anybody recognize the brand of locking chuck they stamp their name on?

 

[TBD]

can't say I recognize it but there are a TON of knockoffs on ebay, all in brass

 

[Underdog]

I always wanted one of these, never got it yet. Hard handle no less. BTW SO just changed their main page format.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1667&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Danglerb]

This one looks pretty good. Straight on, locks, pull sleeve to release. Shows up in searches as Dill Eaton 7150 or some Amflo model.

http://www.toolsource.com/lock-chuck-nptf-p-50446.html?sourceid=googleps

 

[scooby074]

I always wanted one of these, never got it yet. Hard handle no less. BTW SO just changed their main page format.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1667&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Thats a NICE chuck. I likee....

 

[torqueman2002]

I use a Milton 699. Like it very much.

I know you have a dual head with gauge, but I have and like this Milton also.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BMIQ4O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Sloper0204]

I use a Milton 699. Like it very much.

I know you have a dual head with gauge, but I have and like this Milton also.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BMIQ4O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Do they make any like that without the built in gauge?

I'm also really liking the look of:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1667&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog