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MAC,IL

07-31-2005 17:31:04




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Seems as tho my old elec B&D 3/8 Right Angle drill took legs?? Maybe wings? Thinking about replacing it with an air operated 3/8. Never had one before. Any good bad or ugly thoughts on this. I got plenty of air.




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Nolan

08-03-2005 03:19:03




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
You don't mention the application, and that can make a difference. An air drill uses a vane motor, and as such requires lubrication. So the air exhaust sprays out that lubrication. Not good for furniture work as a result.



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Fred OH

08-02-2005 05:04:11




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
Theres no way that I would chose an air drill over an electric one...too many places that you don"t have air but do have electricity. You"re limited to the length of your air hose. The places where I liked to use an air drill or any other air tool is where you"re standing in water or snow. they are safer because they won"t electrocute you. Probably better if theres any suspicions of an explosive atmosphere too. Fred OH

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JL Sargent

08-01-2005 16:40:05




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
I really like air tools. It takes a real 5hp air compressor to keep a 1hp grinder going but so what $$ isnt everything right. Id find me another elec. model if I were you. Air tools are very inefficient when compared to elec. equivalents. Who'd a thunk it?



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tompepper

08-01-2005 14:31:40




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
I ahve a CP 1/4 and an IR3/8" air drill.wouldn"t be without them.thay don"t lose torque like the electric ones do,and they are fast.i have bits that won"t drill tin in an elec drill but will drill sreel just fine with air.GO WITH AIR>>>>



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John in Nebraska

08-01-2005 09:00:51




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
As a mechanic I've used air drills for years. If you stay with Chicago Pneumatic, or the better brands, Ingersoll, Mac, Snapon, they seem to last feal well. Also smaller, easier to maneuver in tight areas, and the longer they run, the cooler they get, a nice feature compared to an electric. I've run the battery drills, they're nice, but awkward and bulky for my work.



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FarmerDave

08-01-2005 06:29:56




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
I've been eying RADs too. I've seen some battery operated that look interesting too. The pneumatics look tempting too.



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Rod (NH)

07-31-2005 18:44:07




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to MAC,IL, 07-31-2005 17:31:04  
Hi Mac,

I'll put in a plug for Snap-On for this particular item. I have a Blue-Point 3/8" right angle drill, model AT810 that I absolutely love. I don't know what the current available version is. Mine is about 15 years old. It is rated at 1800 rpm at a throttle pressure pressure of 90 psig. The throttle is lever-actuated rather than trigger and it has an instant reversing button. I find this is the charm of this particular drill, although there may be others that have a similar feature. It really excells in an instance where you are drilling out old threads or enlarging holes incrementally where a hand held drill can catch and jam regularly, especially in close, awkward quarters like an engine compartment. With this drill you can keep the throttle open with your thumb while at the same time instantly and repeatedly reversing rotation using your middle to tap the reverse button in rapid succession. This is impossible to do with an electric drill. Once you've experienced the easy capability of such a feature, you'll never be without it again.

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Rod (NH)

07-31-2005 18:57:00




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to Rod (NH), 07-31-2005 18:44:07  
Hmmm..."middle" should read "middle finger" and "1800" should read "1300".

It apparently is still available. See here. Pricey but well worth it.



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Dean K

08-01-2005 16:23:54




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 Re: Pneumatic drill in reply to Rod (NH), 07-31-2005 18:57:00  
Pretty much what the other fellows said, I've got a cheaper midgrade that works fine for occasional use. It has the reversing button also, pretty handy for chasing threads with a tap once you get the feel for it. It doesn't have gobs of torque but enough to get the job done without mashing your fingers in the tight spots if fits into. It's your money, but for me a cheaper one that walks off doesn't sting quite as bad. Regards, DK

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