Astro Tools introducing pneumatic slide hammer, weighted sockets

[D60]

This probably dropped in others' email today also and likely already discussed on other tool forums.



The slide hammer seems like a good idea.

The test light might be worth having depending on price

Extra deep sockets for a fraction of SnapOn prices (of course)

Weighted sockets should be way cheaper than IR (@Trav)

I'm also interested in the new alloy blunt head air hammer bits after snapping one the other day

 

[Cujet]

I do like the air powered slide hammer. And the heavy duty air hammer tools.

 

[Timmastertech]

That slide hammer is a shut up and take my money deal. Telling my cornwell dealer to get me one ordered as soon as they come out.

 

[wtd]

I have their incandescent test light with the vice grip clip on it and it works very well. Eric O has been using a version of it on his channel for quite a while.

 

[Trav]

This probably dropped in others' email today also and likely already discussed on other tool forums.



The slide hammer seems like a good idea.

The test light might be worth having depending on price

Extra deep sockets for a fraction of SnapOn prices (of course)

Weighted sockets should be way cheaper than IR (@Trav)

I'm also interested in the new alloy blunt head air hammer bits after snapping one the other day

I looked at the prices of the Astro sockets $35-40. I have some of the IR ones and have been very satisfied with them, personally I would wait to see how large these things are in person and how that do when TTC test them.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Tools-71017L-17mm-Socket/dp/B01JBJJKQ0

 

[mattd]

I’d like to see real world testing first. But it’s a great idea if it’s strong enough

 

[D60]

I’d like to see real world testing first. But it’s a great idea if it’s strong enough

Regardless....I think the answer is buy both IR and AP? Duh.

 

[D60]

I looked at the prices of the Astro sockets $35-40. I have some of the IR ones and have been very satisfied with them, personally I would wait to see how large these things are in person and how that do when TTC test them.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Tools-71017L-17mm-Socket/dp/B01JBJJKQ0

I didn't even look to see if they were actually available! My in-laws pretty much insist on Amazon wishlists for Christmas and they're generous. So, added to my Amazon wish list! Thanks Trav

Curious that they offer 19mm and 3/4 and prices are different by ~$5 to $10. 19mm is .748" so buy whatever's cheapest at the moment I guess.