[Shotimes] OT-Air Tool question

[Bruce McGuire]

The Dynabrade tools are real nice. Composite handles that don't freeze your
hand, replaceable air motors, Erickson collets. High torque too.
Comes at a high price, though.  :(

Bruce McGuire


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim and Debbie Leyden" <jndleyden@mindspring.com>
To: "Roush, Norman" <norman.roush@hp.com>; "Shotimes@Autox.Team.Net"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>; <baysho@lists.milleredp.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 3:08 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] OT-Air Tool question


> Can't say for certain about the Craftsman but the cheaper ones have an
> aluminum cylinder.  THe better ones use a cast iron cylinder.  The
question
> boils down to how many sets of heads are you planning to port?
>
> Jim
> '93 MTX
> won't buy any more aluminum cylinder air tools
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Roush, Norman
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 1:56 PM
> To: Shotimes@Autox.Team.Net; baysho@lists.milleredp.com
> Subject: [Shotimes] OT-Air Tool question
>
>
> I recently bought a Sears Craftsman air compressor (6hp/30 gallon/upright)
> and am now looking at air tools.
> I want to get a die grinder (1/4 collet, 22K-25K RPM) and see a wide range
> of prices.  Harbor Freight carries
> Campbell Hausfeld and Central Pneumatic in the $20-25 range and
> Ingersoll-Rand for a bit more.  The Sears
> Craftsman brands I've seen are in the $60-75 range.  My main job for the
> grinder is to do a light port and polish
> on some heads for my '68 VW.
>
> I know you "get what you pay for" but I doubt I'll be using the grinder
> enough to justify the Sears price. Are any
> of you familiar with the Campbell Hausfeld or Central Pneumatic brands?
Any
> info would be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA,
> Norman
> '95 ATX
> '68 VW Squareback
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