Air Tools Questions

[Joeychgo]

I bought a Air Compressor the other day... A Craftsman 30 gal. Air Compressor, 6 hp, Vertical Tank, Oil Free Pump (link)

It came with a 3/8 in. ratchet wrench, 1/2 in. impact wrench and air hammer (link)


I havent used it much, but I tried to pull lug nuts off a tire, and it didnt seem strong enough. My question is, do I have a lousy compressor or do I need a stronger impact wrench?

 

[94m5]

How many PSI are you running in the tank? And what do you have the regulator turnd to?

 

[Joeychgo]

150 PSI had the reg up to 120

 

[Sergmark]

For air tools I think the output should be about 90. It sounds like your gun What is the foot pound tourqe on the gun (Air impact) ?

 

[JC1994]

joey, you need a higher torque impact. the one that came with my craftsman compressor was the same way.

 

[Chaoticbastard]

What kind of air hose are you using?If your using the Coily type plastic one that is your problem.I have the same exact setup,I couldnt break lugs no matter what I tried.I upgraded to a regular rubber airhose and all is well.Oh and BTW,90PSI is max pressure for most air tools.Try not to go any higher

Damn an old thread.Im bored,lol:invasion: :dj:

 

[ekenkade]

i have an old air compressor, it's a custom: it's 30 years old and WAS on a
GP38-2 this is a train. it has enough power to break a welded lug free. i had to do a little customizing tho. i'm too cheap to buy the real thing.