which air tools??

[cinda]

Hi I am trying to buy some air tools for my b/f for Christmas so that he can work on his car. I want to buy an air tool kit and have looked at a few makes including Clarke and Marksman but havent got a clue on which brands are worth buying!
Any advice would be most welcome
Thanks

 

[Oryxdesign]

I like this make http://www.cp.com/en/ but they are expensive, what's your budget?

 

[cinda]

didnt really want to go over £130

 

[cinda]

its also knowing which tools i actually need, an impact wrench, rachet wrench, air hammer, die grinder, sander and drill seem to be the main ones?? not sure if i need the rachet wrench as not sure what it is for?!

 

[hog&bodge]

Sorry to stomp. I have a question about air compressors..
Mine is set to low pressure and will not power a small nail-gun..
I know it will but how do I increase the air pressure..
Will take a pic and post it...
If I can increase the pressure I would buy more air tools...
One hint I can give you cinda is do not skimp on the pressure hoses
I have gone through two cheep ones I could have baught one good
one with snap on fittings

 

[Oryxdesign]

Is he restoring his car or doing general maintenance?

 

[cinda]

lol dnt worry about 'stomping'
Erm he is restoring his vw mk1 golf convert he got quite a bit of body work to do I think...I'm not too sure I just am grateful for the peace when he working on it!! :lol:

 

[Oryxdesign]

In which case he will need an air saw, chisel for cutting out the rust and probably an inpact wrench for putting it all back together, an air ratchet is also a useful luxury.

Simon

 

[cinda]

Many thanks

 

[Gary]

Re: which air tools??

How about saving money and giving him a blow.......................

Did I nearly say that or just think it outloud?

 

[cinda]

ur mrs only save them 4 christmas?? LOL!

 

[Karl]

ur mrs only save them 4 christmas?? LOL!

:lol:

Got you there Gary

 

[George_N]

Sorry to stomp. I have a question about air compressors..
Mine is set to low pressure and will not power a small nail-gun..
I know it will but how do I increase the air pressure..
Will take a pic and post it...
If I can increase the pressure I would buy more air tools...
One hint I can give you cinda is do not skimp on the pressure hoses
I have gone through two cheep ones I could have baught one good
one with snap on fittings

You don't say what kind/size of compressor you have...that info might help. Compressors usually have a two dial pressure regulator. One dial will show tank pressure and the other will show output pressure. The tank will probably be around 110-120 psi. There should be a control knob on the regulator that lets you change the output pressure. Nailers need around 90 psi...but that may vary with the size/make of gun.

 

[hog&bodge]

Sorry to stomp. I have a question about air compressors..
Mine is set to low pressure and will not power a small nail-gun..
I know it will but how do I increase the air pressure..
Will take a pic and post it...
If I can increase the pressure I would buy more air tools...
One hint I can give you cinda is do not skimp on the pressure hoses
I have gone through two cheep ones I could have baught one good
one with snap on fittings

You don't say what kind/size of compressor you have...that info might help. Compressors usually have a two dial pressure regulator. One dial will show tank pressure and the other will show output pressure. The tank will probably be around 110-120 psi. There should be a control knob on the regulator that lets you change the output pressure. Nailers need around 90 psi...but that may vary with the size/make of gun.

Hi been bit busy will take the pics tomorrow morning and post them.
there is no info on the compressor all I know about it is it was used
by a dentist...who use to make dentures...lol

 

[George_N]

This is the type of regulator that I have on my cheapo compressor. The price on Ebay seems a bit steep, considering that my compressor only cost about £70 all in but it gives you an idea what the regulator might look like.