New Vs Old Snap On Air Hammer Bits

[HomeTheaterMan]

I need air hammer bits for my Snap On PH3050A as this thing seems to destroy my cheap Craftsman bits in short order. I keep reading how tough the Snap On bits are, but I'm having trouble justifying the cost. Me first thought was used bits on eBay but even used the 5 piece set I want is going for $130 or so. This seems crazy for used bits. What I've found is that the older PH2050 and 50B air hammers came in a case with bits and can usually be picked up for under $100. These bits seem to be black instead of, but are they otherwise the same? Or is it the newer bits that I want? I'm just thinking if the old ones are just as good, I can buy it, sell the air hammer, and probably only be into the bits for $60 to $70 instead of $130.

 

[Pipe]

you buy the bits at full price so you can switch it out with your driver or warranty them through Snap-On corporate.

I've always considered my tapered punch that I grind down to keep a point as a consumable. What bits have you successfully warrantied?

 

[gdocktor3]

Look for NOS Old Forge, Mayhew, and Ajax. All reputable brands made in USA. Old Forge was OEM for some companies if I remember correctly. They have since been bought out by Mayhew? I think, but there are still a ton of new old stock around online and eBay.

http://www.ajaxtools.com/store/zip-gun-chisels-and-accessories/
http://www.mayhew.com/pro-pneumatic.php

 

[JJThrasher]

I bought the hammer with 5 new bits in a kit. They are all warrantied when they break. Sharpening is just routine maintenance. Newer broke my "cheap" IR ones but they get reground and modified a lot.

These IRs for $13 are a good deal.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CRB4PM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[04chase]

sent you a pm , i have a few extras i wont be using .