Cheap air tools

[Howley]

Thanks for all the advice. I have an compressor already, it's an old petrol driven one (clinton engine from the 60's), with a 20L tank that I worked out makes about 9CFM. It'll probably be a case of buying as I need them. At the end of the day I'll probably end up with just an impact wrench for clutch hub nuts.

[junior varsity]

for impact, i've got an electric.  on a full charge it'll do anything (so far) its been up against.  but it was not cheap.   i don't have an air impact yet.

[zooom]

for impact, i've got an electric.  on a full charge it'll do anything (so far) its been up against.  but it was not cheap.   i don't have an air impact yet.

my electric impact gun does what most air ones do, without the hassle of dragging a hose...it wasn't cheap, but a GOOD tool never seems to be...but it does exactly what I need it to when I need it to without pause or problem

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=power&item_ID=89708&group_ID=19913&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[junior varsity]

ooohh, yers is fancier than mine!  Mine is the less sfisticated yellow brand, and comes with two batteries (like the Snap-On) so there's one always with a full charge.

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-impact-driverswrenches-high-torque-wrenches-dw059k-2.aspx

I probably payed 300 + tax to purchase it that very day, in person, but could have saved a bundle if I ordered it online, apparently it sells for as low as $215 in Black&Decker trim online!

[zooom]

ooohh, yers is fancier than mine!  Mine is the less sfisticated yellow brand, and comes with two batteries (like the Snap-On) so there's one always with a full charge.

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-impact-driverswrenches-high-torque-wrenches-dw059k-2.aspx

I probably payed 300 + tax to purchase it that very day, in person, but could have saved a bundle if I ordered it online, apparently it sells for as low as $215 in Black&Decker trim online!

I certainly didn't pay that price...my Snap-On guy let me know when it was on special and I got a free jacket at the same time...

[junior varsity]

Sweet!

[ducatiz]

I certainly didn't pay that price...my Snap-On guy let me know when it was on special and I got a free jacket at the same time...

I found it for $215 online..  anyone get cheaper?

I could use a cordless impact even if it has a brand name... :-)

[junior varsity]

The Snap-On for $215?!  sonofapregnant dog!

[junior varsity]

whatever. I'm happy with mine :-P

[avizpls]

  Note impact guns aren't really needed for a bike and even a crappy one should take care of anything on a bike as bike's are just more delicate and tend not to have super-tight things. 

Ever tried removing your alternator or even clutch nut? 

[junior varsity]

+1.   Not going to happen (safely).  Nothing like taking the threads clear off the crankshaft or crushing the internal oil passage to ruin your day...

anybody ever buggered their layshaft? Pray you don't, its removed by... splitting them thar crankcases!

[turbodude]

I agree with whats been said here.  Cheap die grinders, drills, etc seem to work pretty well.

Spend the $$ on a nice impact gun.  I like the Ingersol Rand one.  It does 600 ft/lbs in reverse.  Which in my experience will either remove any bolt you need or break it trying.  (especially as said earlier if you raise the tank pressure.)  Mine has been used alot at 175 psi for the really tough stuff and never let me down.

[avizpls]

+1.   Not going to happen (safely).  Nothing like taking the threads clear off the crankshaft or crushing the internal oil passage to ruin your day...

anybody ever buggered their layshaft? Pray you don't, its removed by... splitting them thar crankcases!

Sounds like something I should be aware of.....can you tell me more about how to crush an internal oil passage??

[junior varsity]

hold, i have some pictures where cranks are damaged from being held on the opposite side while tightening the other nut, and vice versa (holding from clutch side to tighten alternator or holding alternator to tighten primary, etc).

i will try to find them tonight.   

i also recently came across some images of a layshaft being destroyed (steel pulley with it) where a pulley holding tool was used to hold the layshaft fixed to tighten the crank's nut (i can't remember if it was the alternator side's nut(s) or the primary gear's nut right now).

that requires replacing the pulleys... and the busted layshaft... and you can't just wiggle a layshaft out, can you? you get to split some cases, hooray!

[bikepilot]

Ever tried removing your alternator or even clutch nut? 

Yeah I do use the impact for those I suppose (I use it for forks too so save the hassle of messing with the cartridge holder tool).