Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Originally Posted By: tezzzas
Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Cheap used air compressor off Craigslist:$40
Harbor Frieght 700 ft lbs Earthquake 1/2 impact:$75
Way more powerful than battery powered and never have to worry about replacing batteries: priceless
I have an air gun, but the amount of air and downtime with those is a waste. Technology has come in, and is making pneumatic tools obsolete.
I don't think so. My pneumatic will still be working in 20-30 years. My dad has a 30-35 year old Snap On air impact that still works perfect. Battery powered tools will have long been obsoleted by lack of replacement parts and new batteries. Manufacturers only support the electric tool for 5-10 years tops and then change to a new "upgraded" style battery, so that, surprise, you keep buying more tools.
Battery powered has its place (on a job site). At home or in a shop, air still wins and will always win.
Well, of course you would want the new models, they are better electric tools. Why waste time with old stuff, when you can get something better.