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My 1/2 drive is a snap on brand but is clearly made by I-R. Its composit frame and 640 lbs in both directions, just like the I-R composit. I have to say that my buddy in the shop has an aircat and it is really quiet and has more poop than My S-O. If your gonna buy a 3/4 wrench then be prepared to feed it a lotta air.
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I love those Thunder Guns, they sound like the NASCAR ones, but probably out of the price range, unless you can find one on eBay. I would definetly go with Ingersoll though. Thats what all the air tools we have at work are. They're good quality tools.
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Originally Posted by nick88f150
I love those Thunder Guns, they sound like the NASCAR ones, but probably out of the price range, unless you can find one on eBay. I would definetly go with Ingersoll though. Thats what all the air tools we have at work are. They're good quality tools.
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Originally Posted by grease monkey
I thought that was the perscription drug that Rush Linbaw was addicted to.
lol
lol
(my father is addicted to that - nasty stuff...
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I threw away my IM 5100 snapon-JUNK!!! IR is the only way to go!! My worn out 10 yr old mac/IR had more than the IM. Thunder guns are the same as 231 series, just opened up a little to make them louder, who needs to go home with their ears ringing??
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Originally Posted by Hangfire
Sorry to hear that Ian, hope he can find his way off of it.
So... the general consensus is: Ingersol Rand, 231 ($109 @ toolsource.com) or 2131 ($265 for QT version) or 2135TI ($259)
(I need a new gun as well and have been watching this thread for that reason
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Last edited by Ian F; Dec 22, 2004 at 05:24 AM.
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I think the IR 231 is a real good bargin, I tried one out but thought it was a bit top heavy. Shouldn't be an issue unless you're using it all day. The newer ones are made in China. (The Snap On version is still made in the U.S.A.)
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