Nope not Aircat.
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Looking for 1/2” stubby impact recommendation
- Thread starter Super Mech
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Not if it is a 2769 or 2779.It matches my big Marco which I thought was ingersol?
It looks to me as if during development they had durability issues and then choked the motor to reduce power and hit a life goal requirement. If you look at the inlet holes that feed air into the motor cylinder, they are normally two pie shaped cast holes but in the stubby the cast holes have been closed of and there is only a small drilled or cast hole to feed air.Again, I've not tried the stubby, but I have seen quite a few impacts start pretty weak out of the box, but get substantially better as they get broke in. Not sure if that was the situation on your IR test, but it's possible.
theoldwizard1
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Yes !Are air impacts still a thing?
I think the "executive summary" is, for professional/every day use, battery, especially brushless, DO have the power. However, they don't live as long as pneumatics which can easily be rebuilt.
And air tools are lighter, smaller and less expensive.Yes !
I think the "executive summary" is, for professional/every day use, battery, especially brushless, DO have the power. However, they don't live as long as pneumatics which can easily be rebuilt.
leadfoot415
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And typically more durable. No batteries to worry about dropping, separating from the tool, electric motors getting wet from cars dripping down or soaked in automotive fluids.And air tools are lighter, smaller and less expensive.
Air is king for undercar work (besides maybe zipping off underbody shields), battery is great for in car or light engine bay tasks...atleast for what I do in the professional environment.
To stay on topic... I have a IR 35max and a 15qmax and they work for the intended tasks. Not going to win any torque wars, but using a stubby or compact tool obviously you are giving up that for accessibility.
WAID
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I got an Astro 1822 a couple years ago and have been loving it for car work. Even if just for taking tires off for repairs, rotations, etc it has saved me a lot of time. I was surprised how well it has fit in a couple spots as well.