Cheap vs Expensive (High End) Air Hammer

[qaz393]

What will be the main difference between the two in terms of functionality???? Im currently looking at a Ingersoll Rand 114GQC (cheap) vs 118MAX OR 122MAX. Does the more expensive one hit harder???? I tried a coworkers 114GQC and the ball joint did not go in until like an hour later. Would the higher end ones get it in right away??

any suggestion to strongest .401 impact hammer?????

 

[theoldwizard1]

The 2 "best" air hammers on the market are the Chicago Pneumatic CP717 and the Astro Pneumatic 4980

Both of these use oversized 0.498 shank chisels NOT the standard 0.401.


See for yourself. Watch this 1:20 second video.

 

[bobcatdan]

Big thing is to look at length of stroke and blows per minute. Longer the stroke and lower the number of blows means harder hitting. Cheap ******** are a stupid high 5000 bpm while a good one is 2000.

 

[gdocktor3]

A lot of people recommend buying rivet guns over air hammers if you want the most powerful. They also utilize the larger .498 shanks, but both gun and bits cost more money then the .401 shanks.

 

[xela456]

I have the 118Max
It has the smoothest trigger and best trigger control I've used. And hits Very hard. I've never had a problem with not being able to do something appropriate for its use.
Compared to low end hammers it's a caddilac. And very affordable too new I think it's around 140

 

[bcradio]

I may be in the minority here but I do not always want the hardest hitting hammer when working on something (otherwise i'd get out my full sized electric demo hammer). My take is the proper sized hammer for the task.

I have the 122Max and the 118Max and use them both when needed. Typically I use the short stroke hammer because I have better control with the shorter strokes. It doesn't hit as hard which I don't typically need.

My take is get both if you can, but if not get the long barrel. I definitely recommend getting the nicer versions (118/122) if you can afford.

 

[woody 73]

Big thing is to look at length of stroke and blows per minute. Longer the stroke and lower the number of blows means harder hitting. Cheap ******** are a stupid high 5000 bpm while a good one is 2000.

Good point well said.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I may be in the minority here but I do not always want the hardest hitting hammer when working on something (otherwise i'd get out my full sized electric demo hammer). My take is the proper sized hammer for the task.

Watch the video I linked. Big Nasty was "the right tool for the job !"

 

[mrjaw14]

Watch the video I linked. Big Nasty was "the right tool for the job !"

Lol, I was going to post that same link!

Where else except garage journal can we haveyou need "length and stroke" and "big nasty" and it still be family friendly? Lol

 

[chris142]

I bought one from the Cornwell guy and it *****! I took it home. My snapon and Mac ones work well enough for me. I think the Mac one is a little better.

 

[T_Roze]

I bought one from the Cornwell guy and it *****! I took it home. My snapon and Mac ones work well enough for me. I think the Mac one is a little better.

Which snap on / Mac guns are you talking about?

I am in the market an air hammer. Currently using a snap on 3050, but it is a shop tool.

Really like my ir stuff, and have been watching their long barrel gun, and it seams to be decent.


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[qaz393]

Watch the video I linked. Big Nasty was "the right tool for the job !"

ya. ive seen his video. people say the 3050 hits very good but couldnt do that ball joint.......

I bought one from the Cornwell guy and it *****! I took it home. My snapon and Mac ones work well enough for me. I think the Mac one is a little better.

which one???





is the 118max good to get to begin with????

 

[md21722]

The most powerful .401 Parker shank air hammer I've used is the Atlas Copco RRH08P-TS (a rivet gun). Once you get one you'll understand... It makes the Snappy PH3050 seem like a noise maker. I have seen it knock stuff loose that the Snappy wouldn't budge. I've owned both. and sold the Snappy due to underperformance. Buy them used on eBay. If you need more than that, look at the RRH10P-TS which is a .498 Parker shank similar to the Astro and CP717 listed above...

 

[anndel]

I have the SO 3050 and it worked on ball joints, frame, etc. I also have the Astro Pneumatic "Big Nasty" but haven't had the need to use it yet.

 

[qaz393]

no idea cause my mechanic uses a 114gqc and that gets him by........

 

[Olafur]

no idea cause my mechanic uses a 114gqc and that gets him by........

IR-114 seems to have same bore and stroke as 122, the difference is anti vibration feature in the 122. This probably explains the price difference.

IR118 has the anti vibration feature and longer stroke than the others. It uses the same amount of air (3cfm) and delivers fewer blows per min. It is the hardest hitting of the bunch and best for ball joints and such jobs.

I got none of them and can't comment further.

 

[Schurkey]

Fairly certain mine is a CP 7150. I've had it for years, but I don't use it much. When I have used it, it worked to my complete satisfaction.

I see they're selling it with red paint now. Mine is black. I also scrapped the spring retainer in favor of a quick-change unit.

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[cliftonbros89]

I just bought one from St. Louis Pneumatic last week. I've only used it once so far but it seems to have a good amount of power. Takes .401 shanks. It's about in the middle as far as price goes. It's not a tool I use often but it's defiantly one that comes in handy. I've been satisfied with St.L P's products I've purchased. Made in USA. They can rebuild them for a decent price too.


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[qaz393]

im looking at the 118max now. thanks. waiting for usd to fall when trump moves in hopefully. 1.35 is too damn high......

 

[qaz393]

any suggestion to strongest .401 impact hammer?????

 

[JUNK-MAN]

I have an old no-name I use on a daily basis, I'm pretty hard on it but it seems to be holding up well I'd like to get a long barrel with a little more power, I do a lot of disassembly work and use one a ton.

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