PNEUMATIC TOOLS VS BATTERY TOOLS

[@jaredwait5471]

Love my air tools! Being an older guy, retired and on a fixed income, I find it expensive to change, plus I am all DIY now. Maybe when I win the lottery..........

[@stevensokolowski3219]

I have cordless tools but I still use my air tools more. The 1/2” impact air tool just weighs way less

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

Air tools have great power/size ratio... The guys at work get their feeling hurt when i tell em Bring the 3/4 pnuematic and not your cordless bazooka sized impact.

[@juniorizq2342]

i still use air tools all the time im a heavy duty diesel tech and when ever i gotta work with or near coolant or oil i uses air tools.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Nice Air Tool assortment. Agree with your List! Air Tools are great and definitely serve their purpose

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I find myself using battery tools more and more but then I go back and use my snapon 3/8 air ratchet and think, "Man, why did I give up using this thing?!"

[@JRC54]

It's the hose that's our issue not the air tool, I would use air tools only if I didn't have to connect the air line to them🤔

[@joelopez40oz23]

@@JRC54 For me its not just the hose but the loud noise as well.

[@natas0733]

@@JRC54 maybe you can put all that hot air you're spewin to use and just blow into your air tools! Haaaa

[@benmayne7910]

Love cordless, but still need air for cut off tool , tyres and air hacksaw

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

I'm a heavy equipment road mechanic. I will ALWAYS use air. Especially in the cold, all these different brands mean alot of batteries, and chargers, this eats into my space. Another big problem is battery packs alway die. Whatsca mechanic going to do on a road call with a dead battery for his tools?(alot of added time. No one wants to wait for battery pack to recharge)

[@spawnandbatman6975]

The main thing I love about air tools is the sound they make. Super cool.

[@PaulyD0859]

I LOVE my air hammer! Maybe a little too much... hahaha. Seriously, I use the thing on stuff I probably shouldn’t. It takes stubborn lock rings off fuel pumps, cracks open stuck bleeder screws and breaks off shock absorber studs. The list goes on and on. I’ve got an entire drawer in my cart full of bits for it. Did I mention I love my air hammer? As for other air tools I still use... Needle scaler, die grinders, 90 degree drill and 1/2 inch impact for when the cordless one just can’t cut it. I also still use my1/4 inch air ratchet because I simply haven’t bought a cordless one yet. I’ve got half a dozen blow guns... long ones, bent ones, large bores and a suction one that sprays liquid for degreasing. I’ve also got a digital tire inflator because the analog ones aren’t as accurate.

[@RCRCustoms]

When I'm working as a mechanic, 1/2", 3/4 and 1" impact for working on equipment and BIG trucks. Air hammer and mini die grinders both straight and 90°. These are things that will never be fazed out by cordless tools. Now when I pull a slip to go back out as a Union Ironworker you'll likely never see cordless or even corded electric impacts that will replace our 3/4", 1" impacts the 1&1/2" spline drives and the "Helldogs" (15-35LBS air hammer/chippers) all run on 3/4" and 1" air lines. Plus your not going to fill tires on anything bigger than a car or small truck with a cordless air compressor and while you're being paid to do it and still feel good about yourself LOL

[@bigron26048]

Love my airtools,I think a lot about them.

[@BADD400]

You still need air even with good battery tools

[@benjaminjwilson6694]

I work in a C1D1 location so air is the only way. People like me are keeping pneumatic tools alive.

[@Andrew_Venn]

What little air tools I still use I have swivel air fittings on. Only way to work anymore with them anymore it seems. And agree, limited use, but for the things battery cant match yet.

[@stever5887]

Andrew V--Years back when I worked for the Feds (Bureau of Reclamation), I went around putting swivel air fittings on our pneumatic tools. It made so much sense to have them, I couldn't understand why no one did it before me. Turns out people get used to the "hard way" of doing things, and can't see past that. I was new to the group and saw a number of things that looked dangerous or were too heavy for me to work with, so I made them safer for all of us. I did this under the guise of being the group Safety Officer, so I never heard a peep out of anyone holding the purse strings. It didn't cost very much and made them look good to the bigger bosses, so I was given free rein.

[@ttstang43]

i use cordless whenever possible because of the availability and just easier. we may never replace air powered tools... i still use my daily..

[@fredf8542]

I still have and use both. My Snap On air hammer probably the most used air tool. My Snap On 14.4 impact driver most used battery one. Great video nice to see the different tools.

[@shadymaint1]

I prefer air over cordless. Cordless is great for working away from the shop but if I have access to air I'm using air.

[@robertdunn7717]

I use both I work on mostly Van's so cordless is great but if i need to give it just a bit more nuts I'll swap to air

[@martinmosley2116]

air die grinders will love forever, 1/2 and 3/4 impacts are used all day, however I am a heavy duty equipment mechanic

[@joshspulnik3140]

Grinders.air hammer 3/8 air ratchet .air chuck Thanks for sharing Swr

[@ranct1815]

Yeah, air tools will still be around since I also do Collision repair, spray guns could never be battery powered because it will not atomize the paint properly to get that beautiful coat needed, plus grinders, air hammers, chisels and sanders should be used with air. I agree with you that certain tools can be battery powered and air powered, it all depends on the job needed to be done... 👨‍🔧

[@luddaman924wsi]

I couldn't wait to get rid of my air impacts. I am so in love with my 1/2 and 3/8 cordless impacts because of the air hose.

[@luddaman924wsi]

However for filling a tire or an air wand... nothing beats air.

[@nate7046]

I started using just electric and have finally decided to just retire all my eclectic stuff from regular use and only use them when I need to be portable and fix one of my cars or a friends on the side of the road but honestly even for road side repairs I would still prefer the air you never know when a battery is going to up and die on you.

[@hunterXhamster]

can you check the battery level?

[@nate7046]

@@hunterXhamster yea you can and that works good for a while but once they are a year or so old they only last like 10-15 min on a full charge and have next to no power you basically have to get new batteries every year. I have snap on battery’s I can show you that don’t even have 20 cycles on them and they don’t take a charge anymore, the snap one 18v batteries have a cycle counter built in.

[@hunterXhamster]

@@nate7046 i think thats more of a snap on problem then cordless tools. I used Dewalt and Milwaukee for years and the tools die on me before the battery

[@JustinTopp]

I like air tools because they are cheap and compact. I have a larger snap on air 3/8 ratchet and I love it. Tons of power, and I paid $40 on eBay. Can’t beat that. Also got an ingersol Rand 1/2 TIMAX impact I paid like $20 for. Both work perfect and we’re dirt cheap. I also just love the noise they make

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

Cost and space savings if you use air the only copper you pay for is in your compressor motor not in every individual tool

[@williamwolff4965]

I only have retired my impact. I do still uses it but I have the big Milwaukee.

[@akbychoice]

Air tools for tools I don’t use much. If you have a battery operated tool that doesn’t share the same battery platform, if you don’t use them you waste money on batteries. Carbine bits, got stuck in the pew pew mode eh 😂

[@The410Kidd]

Needle scaler could never be a battery. You know we use them a lot in the rust belt.

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Great post sir. Yeah i use more cordless than air. It's all about not having that hose. Saying that somethings will always be air powered, that air hammer wont be replaced in my life time. And tire shops i think will always use air tools, i would guess air would out live cordless and cost less. Back in my younger years firestone supplied the air guns and the tire machines where air.

[@user-px1ws4xb7r]

I work on 18 wheelers and I guess for us when we work on the engines or even clutch jobs electric works fine for us its more effective for us like valve adjustments when taking valve covers,brackets electric is perfect I have all the snap on electric stuff but milluaki are badass

[@distinctridesbydavy9353]

Once I buy a nice compressor I plan to build up my air tool collection. Nothing like a die grinder and blow guns. Battery powered tools are a convenience for me at the moment lol.

[@JRC54]

Mobile mechanic convenient 👍

[@stevebanda8776]

Air hammers or die grinders they are not goin away like U said. I use that angle battery one from snap on on brakes and gaskets but it burns thru the battery’s quick.

[@JRC54]

That snap on buffer is good for about 3 mins of work then it gets hot and runs the batteries down like crazy

[@Enrightauto]

Battery I’m a huge believer in battery. Air has its place for sure I still use both. But I use battery tools more

[@IsshmanGarcia]

I use both considering I don't have a ton of tools. #HELPINGTECHS #AIRTOOLS #BATTERYTOOLS

[@jcolivera881]

You can never go wrong with pneumatic’s, but it’s nice to be able to grab any cordless tool and get the same job done without the hassle of an air hose. I guess is my opinion, if you can get it done without a hose go for it. But I will say I will never get rid of any of my pneumatic tools.

[@sneakysnake109]

I pretty much agree with everything you said. As a diyer, The convenience of the battery tools isn't great enough to make me switch, strictly from a cost perspective. If I was a professional using them everyday, my attitude would change. There is a new Snap-on polisher that there isn't a air tool equivalent. That polisher will start a fire quickly, lol. Hope they get that fixed.

[@TacticalSRT]

I really like the idea of a battery powered ratchet but I wish they would make them more compact. You would think with the technology that we have, making a ratchet more compact wouldn't be that hard of a task. Still waiting.....

[@danohstoolbox]

Great video brother as always keep up the good work

[@2491kridge]

I use electric for my 1/4 inch gun and 3/8 gun but other than that I prefer air for everything else, I guess a lot of it comes down to knowing how the air tools feel and not wanting to get used to the feel of an electric if you know what I mean lol

[@pieterhartzer7884]

I am looking at getting some tools to start working on my Jeep. I can get all the pneumatic tool that I need instead of one decent battery powered tool. I would prefer some of the decent battery ones, but I think it'll be air for me to start with and later get a few battery ones. Two tools that I need that I haven't seen in battery is a spray gun and a needle scaler.

[@andybub45]

I like the battery ratchets and small impacts over their air counterparts, but I will never trade my 1/2 inch air impact for any battery version.

[@foodskewed9197]

I use battery powered any time I can. I use air only when I don’t have the battery version. I see more and more people getting the Milwaukee cordless brand tools and I wonder if it’s just price and warranty because the torque specs seem about the same. My go to is my Ingersoll Rand 20v 3/8” cordless impact

[@uenragedbro]

I mean I have both, but I still prefer air. For as stuck as people feel attached to an air hose, having to recharge batteries every other hour isn't practical for me. Batteries don't last for shit, still. That technology hasn't changed much, imo.

[@johngibson3594]

Every once in a while run some air and oil through them I do that with my air tools that I don’t.use that often. The air ratchets are great if you drop the tool at least there is an air hose attached. The cut off tool air still rules along with the small high rpm air still better. Great video thanks.

[@bigt9391]

There's just some things the batteries can't do not saying they won't do it in the future but by the time they come up with the technology to replace everything will all be out of the business always a place for my air tools

[@AutobahnDan]

I have a graveyard drawer for my air tools!😆

[@threesons270]

Metabo makes the best die grinder but it’s still 120v corded. Not sure if they have a cordless yet

[@shanesubashe787]

Milwaukee has one coming out in a few months.

[@joachimjohan1215]

IR INGERSOLL RAND HAS A SWEET IQV12 BATTERY SAW!!!

[@Waldo425]

I’ve been buying more air tools lately. I have plenty of battery stuff but sometimes it’s the size and power. I could really use a mini air ratchet. I have a 14.4 impact, ratchets, and an 18v 3/8 that all see pretty regular use. Anytime Im going to 1/2” it’s an air tool. The battery stuff is good but it’s just too heavy and bulky. It’s not often that I need my air hammer but when I do it’s a god send. I don’t see anything other than air for those. I have air powered die grinders and cut off tools. I literally just got the same drill. Mostly just wanted it because it’s size. I still haven’t seen anything that I think can get in to where I’m usually working. Battery powered tools will likely take over eventually but it’s going to be a very long time. I like the reliability of air. I don’t have to worry about the battery charge or the battery going bad. Just have to take care of the hose either being in the way or rubbing up on a painted body panel.

[@calebwright2849]

I have and use both. I have yet to use an air impact that matches the power of my Milwaukee 2767 high torque though but it is heavy and is overkill for most jobs. I normally use my HF Earthquake XT stubby impact for everything unless I need the muscle. The stubby blows my old full size 1/2in craftsman out of the water on power and is 1/3 the size. With that said, my air compressor is definitely more valuable to me. If I had to give up one or the other, I would certainly choose to keep my compressor. A good high torque air impact will do 98% of what the milwaukee can do. I believe Aircat released a new 1/2in that matches the cordless on torque.

[@THExLAWxMAN]

I don't think we will ever replace air tools completely, I love my few air tools I have. And I love the few battery tools I have. You are correct when u say the have their intended use. Can you post a link to where you get your cleaning gear for wheel studs and cut off wheels. Thanks.

[@JRC54]

www.dpars.com/en/Product/NAP/Scotch-Brite/Clean-Discs/07547

[@THExLAWxMAN]

@@JRC54 thank you for the info. 👍

[@shawnlong8951]

I have an use both..

[@TheMegaross91]

They do make electric die grinders to be fair, I've got a corded one that works great for porting/polishing and windowing out parts stuff like that - as good as an air grinder just I don't have a huge compressor. They make a cordless version too (Makita does at least) but obviously you're gonna burn through batteries pretty quick if you're doing any real head work or anything on the bench. To be honest though, if I had a shop, I'd probably get a cordless one for when you're working under a car or something. Easy to just grab, no hooking up air dragging a line with you

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

I mean I’m young so usually people around my age in the technician and mechanic field do go for battery operated tools, and I get that especially if you’re mobile and doing a lot of service calls but being stationed in a shop along with other guys I always buy air tools just for longevity sake, I hate replacing batteries and keeping up with chargers. For service calls i don’t worry though because I know someone else will always have a cordless one 😂 I’m a cheapskate so I roll with air

[@ericpiechocki8681]

Hey bud great watching your videos and getting your advice

[@JRC54]

Thanks Eric

[@pastorjonc324]

I find that its good to have both. Some jobs you need air tools and others for battery. Im planning on getting the milwaukee high torque and the mid torque new 3/8. The only other air tool im buying is a compact 1/2. Over time i will see whats better for what jobs. That air line does get annoying though lol.

[@spawnandbatman6975]

For me the sound of air guns is so cool. Yeah they are loud but so are battery as well.

[@VinceOlson96]

Snap-on everything. Must be nice to be rich

[@petestowingrecovery7744]

Hey There , Great Vid., However , Each Job Has A Special REAL Tool , each Jobs A Little Diff., But Battery Is Very Useful .

[@coreysuttles1362]

Great great video bro, I love air tools! I love the sound and the power! #airtools

[@HaroRider03088]

Hey, are you going to organize the socket draw soon? Good video, I love my air tools even though I have electric.

[@JRC54]

Thanks Sockets are next. Still planning out the drawer, working on a video soon

[@BradsWorkbench]

Serious question..... what was the Benifits of an air powered drill? More torque? Do they have variable speed? In all my years I’ve never come across one to actually use and have never even seen one used so I am just curious

[@JRC54]

They had more power and ran longer before lithium battery technology came around.

[@stever5887]

I'm betting it was easier to use an electric (corded) drill for all of their needs. That, and if the cord was too short, you just pulled out an extension cord to reach any place you needed to. It also got around the problem of who was going to oil and maintain them; it seemed that was something no one did regularly at my place of work.

[@willyqueen4066]

Thanks great video and hope about needle gun

[@benmayne7910]

And of course air hammer

[@ToXSicK1340]

Great Video & Topic..... Thank You. I work in a Ariel Rental Shop, so it's nothing for me to work on Elect, Hyd's, AC, Eng, dsl, LPG, Brakes and just about anything else you can think of. lol I find it takes Both Air & Electric Tools to get the Job(s) done..... Easier. I don't think Electric will ever fully take the place of Air. #AirandElectrictools

[@WrecklessEnterainment]

I think as far as die grinders, angle grinders, and air hammers theres no electric replacement as far as I’m concerned.

[@js_1995x]

That's a big box

[@nas979]

New to air tools, would a 5w30 engine oil be OK for oiling the air tools? What's the difference between air tools oil and any other oil?

[@patwhitelexus2jz]

awesome video like always boss!! I have the same sickness...never gonna give up my air hammer!! I really gotta get that 14.4 new style sawsall

[@JRC54]

First is best👍😉

[@patwhitelexus2jz]

JRC54 I see guys say 1st... I just think like me, we are on KZbin already watching vids.. I was watching koon trucking new vid... but stop when I got the notification for your new vid... you make us feel like we are in your shop with you... awesome boss!!

[@jasonc.4683]

Hey thank u for an awesome review. Yeah air tools still will have their place especially the air hammer. Now that u have both the snap 3/8 ratchet and the milwaukee. Which would u say u prefer better. I'm realizing my snap on batteries die quicker than the milwaukee batteries. What's ur opinion sir. That box is sweet bro.

[@IsshmanGarcia]

@JRC54 Did you complete the Solus Ultra giveaway?

[@joelopez40oz23]

How do you like the Air chuck? How accurate is it when dealing with TPMS? For the Snap On price it better be dead on.

[@JRC54]

It's pretty dead on. But just like the digital or torque wrench they need to be recalibrated every now n again.

[@JayFlatOut]

I used to only use air, now I pretty much only use electric.

[@raykupal]

what compressor do you have to power your airtools?

[@JRC54]

Champion

[@raaah]

100%

[@Crazy_clown6969]

Do you use 3/8 chrome Swivel sockets and this can go for anybody in the comments because I’m debating whether not to buy them if I have the impact ones already

[@Andrew_Venn]

They articulate more then the impacts, so for tight quarters, they're worth it.

[@Crazy_clown6969]

Andrew V thanks

[@TacticalSRT]

I have noticed that the chrome sockets break with the impacts really easy as they're more rigid.

[@Andrew_Venn]

@@TacticalSRT yup, like any chrome, hardened steal, but the pins break befor the fastener ends.

[@Crazy_clown6969]

TacticalSRT thanks

[@VoskiTheTech]

#batterytools too convenient. Besides half inch impact air only

[@milionario3605]

only aie tools