stuck Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi all, Can anybody recommend a proper HD 1/2" air rachet please? I have two fleabay ones and they are f*****g useless, my 10 year old daughter can produce more torque! Not too worried what it costs as long as it does the job on a 10 Bar 15 CFM air suuply. Thanks, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveman Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ingersol rand do a good range air tools pricey but very good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yes,I bought an Ingersol-rand 2135 ti max. Very powerful,small and light - but I don't have a compressor that can keep up with it for more than 5 seconds . 15 cfm and a reasonable size tank should be ok,but not over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cheers Gents, Just made the mistake of looking at snap-on, FFS is their tackle that good? Best part of £2000 for a bloody tool box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarryman Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Teng's air tool range (RACE) is good. I have their 1/2" drive gun and it has been faultless. I'm pretty sure they also come with a lifetime guarantee. Or you could try Atlas Copco - Ingersol Rand - CP they are all the same being from the same parent company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51bigG Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cheers Gents,Just made the mistake of looking at snap-on, FFS is their tackle that good? Best part of £2000 for a bloody tool box I have a CP one I think its for chicago pneumatic, needs good compressor tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I bought the same as 'this' about 4 months ago. Its in daily use but as long as i keep it oiled it seems fine. Our airlines aren't really big enough to get its full potential. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Due to recomendation I now too have a Ingersol Rand 2135QTI Will rip virtaully anything off with (memory) around 1000 Ft Lbs troque and dead quiet too I also gave up on the cheap junk - buy one of ^^ These you'll be stunned Nige So chuffed bought the 1/2 size 3/8s one as well, superb and ultra quick / small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveman Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cheers Gents,Just made the mistake of looking at snap-on, FFS is their tackle that good? Best part of £2000 for a bloody tool box must have been a little cantilever box for only £2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Another vote for Chicago pneumatic, not cheap but very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 For a pretty cheap, but excellently made option look at Axminster tools, i use mine all the time and its fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 As above. I have an Axminster windy gun with 3 torque settings. it's served me well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev.rev Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Im looking at getting a new windy gun, I have got this compressor hooked up to a sealey retractable air line. http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?...productid=11149 compressor What would be the best gun to go with this compressor? At the mo I have got a £15 "off a market jobbie" but I have to crack most nuts off first with a bar. Is this because the compressor is not man enough or just because im using a cheap gun? I want somthing decent that will last so I dont mind spending a little bit more but dont really want to part with much above £250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Small bore airlines severely restrict the amount of air available at the tool often meaning the tool won't work properly. Fine for tyre inflators but not much else. The curly plastic ones are the worst offenders. I have an old CP rattle gun (£15 from a used tool shop, its old but good) that is virtually useless with the curly type line but no problem with a normal 10mm i.d air hose. The better wrenches will specify a MINIMUM recommended airline i.d & the big Ingersol rands list 3/8", so bigger is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Ingersoll Rand 2135 has my vote too. Far better than the el-cheapo ones. CP are also good, but not as good as the IR ones. I have a 1/2" IR 2135 a 3/8" IR 2115 a 1/2" CP 734H Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommeke Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have a rodcraft 2263. Max 900Nm, not too spendy and very sturdy. Good piece of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Ingersol Rand, Blue-point, Snap on....all these can be found for decent money second hand G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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