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ZionsWrath · 06-12-2014, 03:12 PM

Someone gifted me a craftsman 26 gal air compressor with a air ratchet and 1/2" impact gun.

I tested the 1/2" on an old control arm I had a stuck end link on. Didn't work. I couldn't fit my vice grip on it but I could fit a pair of channel locks on and use the impact at same time and nothing.

So I googled it up and I see a significant amount of reviews that the Craftsman 1/2" can't even get their 100 ft/lb lug nuts off...

I set the pressure for the impact at 90 psi, max on the 26 gal compressor is 150. So, should I increase the pressure or buy a better 1/2" impact? Or is it that rusted on? Or please provide other opinions.

jvincent · 06-12-2014, 03:24 PM

I have a 1/2" Craftsman electric impact that handles our 89 ft/lb lug nuts with ease.

According to the web page it's rated for 200 ft/lb so I would expect an air gun to be able to go much higher.

Pump it up!

continuecrushing · 06-12-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Someone gifted me a craftsman 26 gal air compressor with a air ratchet and 1/2" impact gun.

I tested the 1/2" on an old control arm I had a stuck end link on. Didn't work. I couldn't fit my vice grip on it but I could fit a pair of channel locks on and use the impact at same time and nothing.

So I googled it up and I see a significant amount of reviews that the Craftsman 1/2" can't even get their 100 ft/lb lug nuts off...

I set the pressure for the impact at 90 psi, max on the 26 gal compressor is 150. So, should I increase the pressure or buy a better 1/2" impact? Or is it that rusted on? Or please provide other opinions.

Hmm...I have the same air gun(craftsman) and I could never get it to work with my lugs, but I thought that it was because my air compressor is only 3gal.

More Info from other users?

gramicci101 · 06-12-2014, 03:32 PM

If you're looking to replace the impact gun, then between Lowe's and Home Depot you can usually find a package deal on their store brand air tools (Kobalt, at Lowe's). That way you can get four or five tools and various bits and whatnot at one time.

ZionsWrath · 06-12-2014, 03:44 PM

I'm not really looking for a "deal" more for a tool that is going to work. But at the same time don't want to spend a fortune. I guess best bang for buck.

Maybe I'm just not using enough PSI but I don't know what the toll is rated for or supposed to use so I don't want to just turn it up to 150...

King Tut · 06-12-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Someone gifted me a craftsman 26 gal air compressor with a air ratchet and 1/2" impact gun.

I tested the 1/2" on an old control arm I had a stuck end link on. Didn't work. I couldn't fit my vice grip on it but I could fit a pair of channel locks on and use the impact at same time and nothing.

So I googled it up and I see a significant amount of reviews that the Craftsman 1/2" can't even get their 100 ft/lb lug nuts off...

I set the pressure for the impact at 90 psi, max on the 26 gal compressor is 150. So, should I increase the pressure or buy a better 1/2" impact? Or is it that rusted on? Or please provide other opinions.

I have a gun with 1500 ft-lbs of nut busting torque that still couldn't get an end link off an old and rusted E36 M3. I also have a 1/2" Craftsman that came with my compressor that I never use. I did research when needing to get a crank bolt off a Honda, and came to the conclusion that a Ingersol Rand 1500 ft-lb of nut busting torque gun was the way to go. I got it from Sears I believe.

f0rge · 06-12-2014, 04:39 PM

Crank it up to max, tell your friend to hold your beer, and see what happens.

King Tut · 06-12-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by f0rge

Crank it up to max, tell your friend to hold your beer, and see what happens.

You forgot saying "Hey guys, watch this...".

Calum · 06-12-2014, 05:10 PM

Pneumatics are very sensitive to restrictions and most of those compressors don't have a large enough regulator. If you can, put a gauge on the line just before it goes into the air gun and check what the pressure is there when you're using your gun. Otherwise, just go get a 5/8" filter/regulator/lubricator, and whatever fittings you'll need. Also make sure you have a decent sized hose.

That craftsman impact gun is going to be another issue though. I've had an Ingersol Rand 2135TI for over a decade. It was worth each and every penny. Like His Majesty, I got mine at sears.

King Tut · 06-12-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

Pneumatics are very sensitive to restrictions and most of those compressors don't have a large enough regulator. If you can, put a gauge on the line just before it goes into the air gun and check what the pressure is there when you're using your gun. Otherwise, just go get a 5/8" filter/regulator/lubricator, and whatever fittings you'll need. Also make sure you have a decent sized hose.

That craftsman impact gun is going to be another issue though. I've had an Ingersol Rand 2135TI for over a decade. It was worth each and every penny. Like His Majesty, I got mine at sears.

Yep, mine is a TI as well. Definitely upgrade to a nice long big hose. I have the red Craftsman one that I just hang on the handle of my vertical Craftsman compressor. It lets me get air/tools all the way from my garage to the end of my driveway.

Calum · 06-12-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

Yep, mine is a TI as well. Definitely upgrade to a nice long big hose. I have the red Craftsman one that I just hang on the handle of my vertical Craftsman compressor. It lets me get air/tools all the way from my garage to the end of my driveway.

I agree with this, I just want to add that while a coiled hose looks like it'll be convenient, they are typically a royal pain in the ass to use. A good quality flexible rubber hose is much less restrictive and easier to manoeuvre?

King Tut · 06-13-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Calum

I agree with this, I just want to add that while a coiled hose looks like it'll be convenient, they are typically a royal pain in the ass to use. A good quality flexible rubber hose is much less restrictive and easier to manoeuvre?

Yeah I think the Craftsman compressors normally come with one of those cheap yellow small coiled plastic hoses. I know I still have mine, but I have never used it. This is the one I am talking about:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8-i...1&blockType=G1

kingnba6 · 11-12-2014, 05:28 AM

i love air tools at home.

ill post more about my setup later

thatfilipinoguy · 11-12-2014, 06:41 AM

I have a 300ft/lb impact wrench from DeWalt. It's great! Works like a charm.

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Home air tools? Someone gifted me a craftsman 26 gal air compressor with a air ratchet and 1/2" impact gun. I tested the 1/2" on an old control arm I had a stuck end link on. Didn't work. I couldn't fit my vice grip on it but I could fit a pair of channel locks on and use the impact at same time and nothing. So I googled it up and I see a significant amount of reviews that the Craftsman 1/2" can't even get their 100 ft/lb lug nuts off... I set the pressure for the impact at 90 psi, max on the 26 gal compressor is 150. So, should I increase the pressure or buy a better 1/2" impact? Or is it that rusted on? Or please provide other opinions. __________________

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'm not really looking for a "deal" more for a tool that is going to work. But at the same time don't want to spend a fortune. I guess best bang for buck. Maybe I'm just not using enough PSI but I don't know what the toll is rated for or supposed to use so I don't want to just turn it up to 150... __________________

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