Blow guns

[toyotadriver]

Been using this type of blow gun in the link for awhile. Like them but they aren’t the most reliable. Any recommendations on a similar but better blow gun?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO6E1E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mc4life27]

Reliable? What happens to them? Never seen them have issues. I have one looks just like it but with a name of chief from harbor freight. Works great no issues


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[lis2323]

The valves fail and leak over time. It's a sealed unit so that there is no way to fix.

Fine for the price and may give you years of service depending on what you keep your max pressure set at or if you use a shut off valve at night.


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[Monte]

"CEJN" from Sweden or "JWL" from Denmark (also avail. from Snap-On)

 

[zmotorsports]

I have the same style but from a more expensive source (tool trucks) not saying they're better. I do remove the roll pin and then the plunger from mine once in a while and apply a little Sil-Glyde then reassemble. Many of mine are 20+ years old and still work great. I have them on multiple coiled hoses at various drops around my shop.

 

[toyotadriver]

The plastic eventually cracks and the valves eventually leak. I’d like to find a nice metal body one in a blowgun style. I’ve seen lots out there I just haven’t decided which one I want and curious if anyone had personal experience they would like to share.

 

[Gummi Bear]

I have a Milton version of that long blowgun. It’s been very good. Model S-197

Had it about a year or so, makes it easier to blow the crud out of the tractor radiator pre screen.





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[zmotorsports]

I also just bought a new Capri aluminum air blow gun a few months back based on a recommendation from a fellow forum member. I liked the premise that it is adjustable. I use this one solely for my lathe and mill work stations and so far I really like it. All of my other stations have the standard piston grip blow guns, most with the rubber tip. I hate the OSHA safety style ones.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I bought a flexzilla plastic body, and an astro pneumatic long reach plastic body. Both have been fine.

 

[jshillin]

I've had a bunch of different ones, a lot of it depends on what you need it for and how often you use it.

99% of the time I stick with old reliable adjustable blow gun you can toss in your pocket.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043EUPFE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lis2323]

This aluminum bodied made in Taiwan unit I bought used for $5 Cdn



I use it around my drill press and it works well. High volume /med pressure.




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[toyotadriver]

Thinking about something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJQJJMQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[toyotadriver]

This one looks better and can reduce the air flow if needed

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DCHA3R2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jjkrjh]

The most used blow gun is like this one. Use an inverted flare to pipe fitting and brake line. The brake line can be bent repeatedly to reach what ever you want. Straighten when your done.

 

[sberry]

I made mine up from parts and pieces, have half a dozen. Also use the brother of that one in the pic above. I got alum tubing, need to fix its flop now. Its used a lot.

 

[deranged]

https://guardair.com/

Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Zimbo]

Speed tools from NZ have the best blow guns I have come across. I have a few sizes, stainless construction and simple operation with no valves etc.
Check them out.


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[lis2323]

https://guardair.com/

Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Thanks for posting that link. I just ordered one.


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[allinon72]

I like Prevost blow guns (and other air parts) for high quality and durability.

 

[jjkrjh]

https://guardair.com/

Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

These blow alot of air and use alot of air. Just checked ----34cfm. I have a "Long John" model, it's good for certain things that need alot of air. Will drain a small air compressor quickly.

 

[Jlarson]

I started using interstate pneumatics metal blow guns, it's what my fastener supply house carries. I've had tons of those plastic blow guns bust on me before.

 

[toyotadriver]

I don’t like the OSHA compliant blow guns either

 

[zmotorsports]

While in the shop tonight I snapped a few pictures of mine.

I have six of these Matco pistol grips on various air drops around the shop. One at each end of my main workbench, next to my solvent tank, next to one of my shop sectional doors that easily reaches outside mainly used for blowing off lawn equipment and a couple other drops.


An assortment of others kept where readily available in a drawer next to my vise.


A couple of OSHA approved ones that we have to use at work that I absolutely despise.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I like the style the OP posted. I have however had CH, Mountain, HF and Astro valves fail fast. I have 2 Vacula ones now. That's what used to be sold on the MAC truck, and the old one I have is 20 yrs strong.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KSPDVS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[johninct]

Been using this type of blow gun in the link for awhile. Like them but they aren’t the most reliable. Any recommendations on a similar but better blow gun?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO6E1E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have the Bluepoint one like that and really like it. I also have the HF one that looks just like it. It works ok but you can tell which one is better. I also have the red Snap-On one like that but like the original one better.

 

[sparky 1971]

These blow enough air that it "kicks back" when the trigger is pulled. It's too much for some applications. $13.00 at Menards, but probably available just about anywhere under a different name.

 

[jasonphelps]

I use my Milton all the time

 

[Steve_P]

I've had a Milton S-153 for many years and no issues. It's not the same design as many posted but I've never had a situation where it didn't work

 

[moreover]

Vacula VAC72-020-1050
Made in Sweden

 

[toyotadriver]

To update this...I bought both of the two I linked from Amazon. Both seem to be well made but I think I like the adjustable one the best.

I was at a Northern Tool recently and saw this one. Might buy one to see if I like it.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200792060_200792060

 

[HenryAZ]

"CEJN" from Sweden or "JWL" from Denmark (also avail. from Snap-On)

I used to use CEJN for every manifold. The newer ones are not up to the standards of the older models, though. The trigger starts sticking, not returning to the fully closed position, for one thing.

I have switched over entirely to the Milton S-194KIT guns. Much less expensive than the CEJNs, and they seem to be better built. 235 max psi, and I toss the "kit" pieces that come with it, as they are hard to use (cannot get the adapter back off). I only want the gun, anyway.

 

[dnschmidt]

Prevost, these are the ones I use.

 

[bwringer]

I've had a couple of the plastic body versions fail on me. Even the high-end brands are vulnerable to real-life rough handling. It's just one of those things where using plastic instead of metal doesn't make a lick of sense in the real world.

The "Merlin" branded metal bodied air gun from Harbor Freight is quite nice, easily available and cheap. The Merlin stuff in general is pretty darn nice.

Milton stuff is excellent, and the prices aren't pants-on-head stoopit like the truck brands. There are some farm stores that carry Milton stuff on the shelf, which is handy.

 

[Formula]

I have an aluminum body Blue Point/Snap On for 30 years now used almost daily and never had a problem with it.

 

[DeeKay]

I've had the Coilhose Typhoon for years without any problems, not everyday use though. Plus they're OSHA compliant if that matters to you or your employer.

 

[lis2323]

https://guardair.com/

Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Mine finally arrived from Amazon. Works great and worth the money!

Thanks again for posting that link. [emoji481]





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