Looking to buy lots of tools, would it be ideal to electrical tools or air powered tools and why?

Posted on May 31st, 2010 by admin

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screwdriver
and many more, too many to list

Airtools are usually more powerfull and superior for continious use, they are also safer in a shop enviroment since they dont require electrical power cords that can be damaged !
The downsides of airtools is the noise (usually airtools are more noisy and the noise is a higher pitch which has a more damaging effect on your ears ) and require lubricated air, another thing is that you need a compressor to run them !
So to sum it up, if you plan on using your tools in a shop and not at changing locations and if you plan on doing alot of work then stick with airtools , if you only use your tools on occasion and at different locations around the house or property then go with electric !

2 Responses

  1. Joseph Says:

    It depends on what you want to do with them. Air tools will give you a lot of surge capacity. So if several people need to use several tools at once it won’t trip breakers and stuff. When I think pro tools I think air. I think air tools are generally more powerful but less mobile because you have to have an air tank nearby.
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  2. Lothar B Says:

    Airtools are usually more powerfull and superior for continious use, they are also safer in a shop enviroment since they dont require electrical power cords that can be damaged !
    The downsides of airtools is the noise (usually airtools are more noisy and the noise is a higher pitch which has a more damaging effect on your ears ) and require lubricated air, another thing is that you need a compressor to run them !
    So to sum it up, if you plan on using your tools in a shop and not at changing locations and if you plan on doing alot of work then stick with airtools , if you only use your tools on occasion and at different locations around the house or property then go with electric !
    References :

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