Wesleypipesyo Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I have a differently acquired 33 gallon air compressor in my shed. I was not really concerned about using until I got my comanche a couple months back. But now I have a reason to buy some air tools. What do you folks think about husky's air tools? I have been using their hand tools at work and they seem legit. Home Depot sells a few different levels of them. The specs on my compressor should run them all. I am not a shop nor a professional. So I do not have to worry about over taxing the tank or the tools day in and day out. But it would be nice to have something to help out. I do not need nor want super high gear. But if I can avoid the harbor freight brands I will be happy. So husky, yes or no?
monkbonk Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Husky is okay. They are a bit overpriced for what they offer. If you are going to get an impact, I would suggest getting an Ingersoll Rand 231c (even if it's a used one of eBay). My little Husky die grinder is amazing though
Wesleypipesyo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Cool. I was looking at the huskys because for the price of that gun I could a gun, wrench, cutoff tool, and painter. But I do not need the painter or the wrench right away. Thanks.
Jeep Driver Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Some things I will buy used and some I will not. Could not live without impacts and air ratchets.......no way. If you are patient, find a good deal on used IR or Craftsman or save your money and buy new IR. You can get an IR 1/2 impact for about $160 and it will outlast you.
Dillithium Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Also, I'd recommend running some hard line with an inline filter to oil your tools.
Wesleypipesyo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks dill. That is something I had not thought of before. I am well aware there are better brands than husky. But recently I have had better luck with their hand tools than my craftsman. I am looking for opinions on a specific brand. I have found some IR impact tools on tooltopia.com for a decent price. That will factor into the ultimate decision. I would top end tools. But I have no garage or climate controlled storage. So I also must consider how much abuse the tools will take when they are stored. It seems a waste to buy nice equipment if it is to be abused when stored.
wvzj Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Spend your money once and buy an IR. My first gun was a Campbell hausfeld, it lasted about 2yrs before it started to take a crap. It would struggle to bust loose lug nuts torqued to 85 ft lbs
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