Air Tool Information


I have decided to add an air tool information page to my about air compressors website due to the increasing numbers of questions from folks wanting to know more about an air tool before they buy it, or some that are having troubles with their air tools and need some help.

Like many, over the years I have used a range of air tools, roofing nail guns, brad nailers, air wrenches, air chipper tools, and built some air circuits involving some pretty neat automation-type air tools. These are the air tools that automatically drill holes or tap pre-drilled holes on a parts production line. So, and again like many, I know enough about air tools to be dangerous!

I want to caution you too that I am not an air tool mechanic.

Fortunately, lots of folks that read this page and add comments are more skilled than I. Between all of us then, we should be able to come up with answers to most questions you may have about using air tools.

If you see a question you can answer, or add information to, please do. Existing questions, comments and answers about air tools begin at the bottom of the page.

Please use the form just below to add a new comment or ask a question.

Cheers & thanks. We all appreciate your help.

Bill

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Compressed air supply for impact wrenches

  Compressed air supply for impact wrenches... how much compressed air is enough. Information right here...

wont run air tools   I have a 30 gallon 2hp Husky.
It powers up fine. The regulator reads 120psi then the motor shuts down. Air comes out of line but is not enough to run ...

Devibliss starting liner spray gun.  I have a 33 gallons 5 HP air compressor craftman. 12 scfm @ 40psi 10 SCFM @ 90 psi can I use this compressor with this gun.thank you.

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tornador cleaner  I am trying to figure out how big of a compressor I need to effectively use an automotive cleaner that will hold a general purpose cleaner.
Here are a ...

Brad nailers and SCFM  I recently purchased a small 2 gallon compressor capable of 100 PSI but the SCFM at 90 PSI is a mere 0.7.

I have looked at several brad nailers and ...

SCFM requirement for my air stapler  I purchased a CH 1.3 running HP / 8 gallon air compressor. I also purchased a flooring stapler that says it needs SCFM requirement of 6.36 CFM@ 90 psi ...

psi - What do i need to run air tools   What do i need to run air tools such as grinders and impact guns on a 125 psi air compressor with a 2.5 gallon tank.



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Going to be texturing walls before painting...  Going to be texturing walls before painting

What hp air compressor should I use with a hopper gun for texturing walls and does tank size make a difference ...

i have a hitachi air compressor model EC 510, just wanted to know is it only used for nail guns?because i want to use it to paint the outside of my house.  i want to use it for other operations other than nailing.
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Efrain, compressed air doesn't care what it comes from. By that, I mean,...

da sander - what da sander(s) i can use  I have a 30 gallon 6.0 HP ohv that runs 8.3 scfm @ 40psi and i need to know what da sander(s) i can use. I am completely sandy a car to paint.
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I am trying to use a 1/4" die grinder with my Makita MAC5200...  I am trying to use a 1/4" die grinder with my Makita MAC5200.

The compressor is rated at 6.5 cfm @ 90 psi

The grinder starts out fast but quickly ...

Duration of pneumatic power tool using tank?  How long in duration could I use a chicago air grinder, that is rated at 90psi and 3 scfm?

Please assume that we regulated the pressure with a regulator ...

Air supply on a construction site - framing nailers  I have two 7cfm compressors running together to feed about 10 framing nailers. From the compressor i go through a air drying system (to eliminate freezing ...

MINI SANDBLASTER  I NEED TO REMOVE SOME SMALL SCALE ON THE BOTTOM OF MY TRIUMPHS DOOR SILLS

I HAVE A 1HP 125PSI 3.7SCFM AT 40PSI 2.4SCFM AT 90 PSI 3 GAL TANK WILL THE ...

tools to use with compressor  i have the hitachi ec510 1.1 hp 2.0 cfm @ 90 psi 6 gallon tank.what tools can i use with this compressor?

thankyou
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Nat, sorry to ...

Five Gallon Sand Blaster  CFM = cubic feet per minute – what is the volume of air that is required from my air compressor to effectively run a five gallon Sand Blaster?

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Kobalt cutting tool  I am trying to use a Kobalt cut off tool with my air compressor. It is a craftsman 25 psi 3 gallon compressor. The kobalt tool requires 90 psi working ...

Low cost 10 Gal. pot blaster - Sand blaster surge and no sand  I have a low cost 10 Gal. pot blaster and I am using it for the first time. It has new, dry sand in it, the hose has never been used and I have a sixty ...

Im not sure how small of a compessor I can use for a 1in CP air gun.  What Im doing is running a small roadside tire service. And Im going to be running a one inch impact gun to install and remove semi tires. And money right ...

Die grinder CFM  I am buying a Die grinder. Which CFM grinder should I go with. The 2.2 CFM or the 4 CFM? Or, which is better, a low CFM or High CFM? What are the advantages ...

Air tools  Hi. Can I run power shears(4 cfm @ 90 psi) off a CH 4 gal. twin tank comp. rated at 3.7 cfm @ 90 psi?

Thanks.

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Bill says...

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CFM and Compressor CFM output.puzzles me  Ok , so I am really confused here. I have an 11 kw compressor that?s produces roughly 60 cfm at 7 bar.

Now if I look at the CFM usage charts for some ...

how many scfm do I need to take off a truck tire?  HOW MANY SCFM DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF A TRUCK TIRE

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Bill says....

Oh... I dunno... maybe three hundred million! :-)

Or, you ...

The duo-fast staple gun I have is leaking air through...  The duo-fast staple gun I have is leaking air through the hole that the staples come out. It is NOT shooting staples, just continuous air. What's wrong ...

CFM's air compressors - rock carving tools  I'm carving in quarts flag stone rock. I've been told I need at least 25 to 45 CFM Air Compressor. Can I do it with less CFM?

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Central Pneumatic nailer shoots too deep  I have a 46240 28 degree nailler by Central Pneumatic and it nails to deep. Is there any adjustments to help with this besides the manipulation of air ...

Will my air tools run with 100 feet of hose.  Hi,

Firstly what an informative site, im new to compressorsd and what i have learnt reading through the site has been amazing.

Anyway back to my ...

Can I run an air nailer with my 5.1 iron horse air compressor  Can I run an air nailer with my 5.1 iron horse air compressor.

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Bill says...

Hello G. Harlow.

When you say yours is ...

Can air-driven tools be used under water?  In the past I have been using a Dremel to grind excess metal off of lead parts. Because of the potential health hazard of air-borne lead, I am wondering ...

Tool vs compressor  Will a Husky/Porter Cable 'Easy Air to Go' 2 SCFM @ 90PSI/135max run an air tool such as a 17 SCFM die grinder. Thanks.



Hi Bret:

The easy ...

adjust the depth of a staple by using a combo nailer stapler gun  I have a Campbell Hausfeld Compressor, 3 year old model, and a combo nailer and stapler.

I am unable to adjust the depth of the staples. At present,...