what air hammer to get??

[bnichols04]

i need to get a air hammer but not sure on what one to get. I need a better one to knock loose ball joints and tie rods along with those F**** rivets that hold in ball joints lol! the one i have now just isn't getting the job done. I was looking at the snap on 2050 and the 3050 but i wanted your opinion before i buy. any input would be great

 

[krusty the clown]

that ph 3050 is the ticket.........

 

[goodfellow]

i need to get a air hammer but not sure on what one to get. I need a better one to knock loose ball joints and tie rods along with those F**** rivets that hold in ball joints lol! the one i have now just isn't getting the job done. I was looking at the snap on 2050 and the 3050 but i wanted your opinion before i buy. any input would be great

If you have the $$$ get a CP-714 -- long stroke air hammer. There is nothing that comes close. It has been an industry standard for well over 30 years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chicago-Pneumat...ryZ42246QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

On the other hand, if the dollars are a bit short the Ingersoll Rand Model 121 is a great hammer, or you can check ebay for a vintage Rodac USA made Model 275 -- excellent hammer.

Both these hammers have a long stroke and will cut very well.

Don't know too much about the Snappy's -- sorry

 

[vssjim]

Cp 714 for .401 shank, for those that want to get serious a CP717 .498 shank tool. The CP-717 is the killer load

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

My ph3050 is awesome.

 

[ImportTuner]

If you have the $$$ get a CP-714 -- long stroke air hammer. There is nothing that comes close. It has been an industry standard for well over 30 years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chicago-Pneumat...ryZ42246QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

On the other hand, if the dollars are a bit short the Ingersoll Rand Model 121 is a great hammer, or you can check ebay for a vintage Rodac USA made Model 275 -- excellent hammer.

Both these hammers have a long stroke and will cut very well.

Don't know too much about the Snappy's -- sorry

I've been very happy with IR Model 121 ..

 

[bnichols04]

ok thanks for the input i have herd a lot about the 2050 but not sure what to get yet

 

[ron in sc]

Snap on PH 3050 would be my first choice. I have a Matco RL 910A that works fine; I bought it use off ebay.

Make sure you get a long barreled model, they have fewer BPM than the short ones. In other words they hit a lot harder.

 

[billymade]

Snapon Hammer, Air, Super Duty (2,500 BPM) Stock#: PH3050A $289.95

Description:
POWER WITH COMFORT.
COMFORT WITH CONTROL.
CONTROL WITH POWER. (Less vibration)
• 30% more powerful than the competition.
• Balanced T-handle design.
• Built-in 4-position air regulator.
• Direct front multiport exhaust.
• Front hammer bore bit is hardened to extend tool life.
• Heavier piston is 40% heavier than the competition.
• High grade, steel barrel.
• Increased stroke (3”/76.2mm) is 15% longer than the competition.
• Kevlar reinforced flutter disc prolongs tool life.
• Lightweight –only 4.7 lbs.
• New cushion grip handle.
• Optional Accessories: PH3050BOOT (Protective Boot), PH200D (Retainer Chuck)• Snap-on's exclusive Dual Elastomer Cushion (DEC) isolates vibrations.
• Variable speed, featherable soft elastomeric trigger for comfort and control.
• Vibration is 300% less than competitive units.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=19896&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all



Ahh, that looks nice!

 

[Diesel-Mech]

I have a Matco MT1718 that really impresses me, I'm not sure who the OEM is but I do know that it is the hardest hitting air hammer I have used although it is pretty big and bulky.

 

[nismomans13]

I got this one, love it, its taken apart many cars and ripped through lots of sheet metal in its life.

 

[crbracing]

ime looking for one. i cant decide betwen the ph3050 or the sk long barel. what is the bigest thing to look at to determen the power stroke length? piston sizez? piston weight? are the slower bpm stronger?

 

[stricht8]

Howbouts this one, hahaha. Actually, it is the only one I've ever used and is fine, but what do I know. Was just using it to break spotwelds.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32940

 

[ovilla]

Has anyone tried one of the new hammer shanks to then use an air hammer to get rotors off? Also, is there any real advantage to getting one with the new quick release chuck? It seems like that's what all of them are going to now. Thanks

 

[Charles (in GA)]

For $16.50 plus shipping, its hard to go wrong with this. Only three left in stock. For no more than you will probably use it, I'll bet it will work fine.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009021216292223&item=19-1005&catname=misc

I use mine for de-heading drums, and on rare occasion with the ball joint fork for removing ball joints. Once in a while for beating stuff apart, but my 7X rivet gun works better!

Charles

 

[bnichols04]

i have a central pneumatic that looks like that that doesn't do what i need so i need to step up to a better model.

 

[Danglerb]

Howbouts this one, hahaha. Actually, it is the only one I've ever used and is fine, but what do I know. Was just using it to break spotwelds.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32940

$10, but when it goes on sale I am thinking about it. Much nicer than the $6 one.

I actually need one soon too, to pop some spot welds, and I bought a Lisle right angle impact wrench.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I have a very old (35+ years) Black and Decker air hammer. I used it for years. I hope you know that you are supposed to drill a hole in the rivets holding the ball joints before you try to cut them (at least that is what my Ford manuals say) and you use a STEEL hammer to hit the side of the spindle while pounding on the air hammer and pickle fork. Never had one fail to come apart in short order doing this. If you don't hit the side of the spindle with a hammer, you can beat all night with the air hammer and it won't come loose. Don't use a brass hammer, they don't have the shock effect.

Charles

 

[bnichols04]

i usually torch the rivets out and punch them out with my buddy's air hammer

 

[kidder]

nismomans13 what model is that SK air hammer?

 

[bushhawg73]

I just bought the Snap on PH3050. It is nice. It's like buying Babe Ruth in a box. This thing hits hard and the trigger is very smooth.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I use a ball-joint separator, works great and never damages a thing.

I centre-punch and drill out rivets where ball-joints connect to wishbones and control arms.

Call me old fashioned..

 

[nismomans13]

nismomans13 what model is that SK air hammer?

Model# 91719

List new for 217, i picked it up from Sears.com for 120ish.

 

[bnichols04]

somebody has a 2050 at the shop and that thing is so loud i can feel it in my chest and through my hearing protection! does snap on still sell the 2050 model or did they switch to the 2030?

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

Snap-On has the 3050. Blue Point now makes the 2050.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...3&group_ID=818&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[ImportTuner]

Snap-On has the 3050. Blue Point now makes the 2050.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...3&group_ID=818&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Wow, $170 for a rebadge air hammer made in China ..

 

[Gregster]

Wow, $170 for a rebadge air hammer made in China ..

That same model is actually 145$ in Canada. It was recently on sale for 126$.