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Chicago Pneumatic and Ingersoll Rand still make very good air tools. Most compressor company branded air tools are also quite good, but tend to be pricey. I like Atlas Copco, CompAir and Kaeser air tools myself, although I must admit to owning cheap no name impacts. The biggest one I have is a 1/2" impact that is marketed under the Campbell Hausfeld brand name, with 380lbs of torque. It's not bad, but not what I would consider an industrial quality tool. CP's and IR's are rebuildable as well, so they would probably last you a lifetime. I have seen people getting good use out of Blue Point air tools and MAC air tools as well. Lately, I have seen some CAT branded tools, but can't vouch for their quality. There is a dizzying number of tool makers right now, and quality ranges from dismal to stellar. Some knock-offs seem to use old IR and CP patterns, so you can't always just tell by looking what you are getting. There is also the buy cheap, buy often approach, which works when you can get them cheaply enough. I have seen air hammers going for as little as $10, so it is an option.
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