Anyone know anything about DeVilbiss or Aircat air tools? The air drills specifically?

I am starting to stock up on my tools for when I get out in the field, and I see that both of these companies make what looks to be a pretty good quality tool. I know DeVilbiss is known for their sprayers, but what about the drills?

With my Matco and Snap-On discount, their 1/2" reversable drill is still $195, and the cheapest IR I can find on Ebay is still $300. I really don't trust craftsman power and pneumatic tools, heard to many bad stories on them. Both the aircat and devilbiss can be had on ebay for $60-$100.

This may not be the board for this, but it's the closest TGO has. We really need a dedicated Tool board here

 

i wouldn't buy either. i'd stick with IR or snap on

 

personally I'm going to school to be a diesel tech. I would agree with getting matco. when I get air tools next semester thats who I'm going with. although for the sockets i'll stick with craftsman.

 

I definately agree about having a tools forum. I've asked quite a bit of "general" tool questions like that.

 

I guess I'll fork over the extra cash and go with the best then

I'm going to the Glendale Heights campus of UTI, where are you going? Alot of people complain about the school, but those are also the same people who sleep through 9/10ths of class and then jack around in lab all day. They claim they aren't learning anything, I wonder why I've even heard a story about a guy who graduated, got an excellent high paying job thru the job placement department, and got fired on his first day because he couldn't even use a DVOM. Idiots I tell you, idiots.

If you don't know about it yet, check out matcotools.com and click on the VOTECH link. Tech students get 40-60% off on everything, and free shipping on all orders over $200. Including boxes. Really can't beat paying $1500 for a $4000 box AND getting free freight on it

 

FWIW 90% of Cornwell's air tools are made by Ingersoll and re-labeled with Cornwell's name. I recently upgraded to their composite housing 3/8" impact, and it's a real beast. 2.5 lbs and it'll ****** lug nuts and head bolts all day long. Half the weight and just as much power as my cheap 1/2" impact......the only downside is that if you ever DO need it warrantied, you have to do it through a Cornwell dealer (IR won't warranty a renamed tool.)

 

I'll have to look into that. Is the composite one you're talking about the 3/8" that has something insane like 750ft lb reverse torque?

 

thats a good idea, I could go with that. the only question is will the admin's go for it? I know this isn't the first tool related question i've seen. a tool fourm has my vote.

 

i think this forum serves well as a tool forum. i doubt you get one but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

 

someone did ask

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=244021

 

Yeah, I got shot down

Oh well, like IROC said I'm sure I can make use of the existing forums This one does seem to work well for the purpose.

 

Gumby over on the V6 board let us in on a bit of info about Campbell Hausfeld, Ingersol Rand, DeVilbiss, and Coleman air compressors- interesting stuff.

And my Campbell Hausfeld compressor qualifies! See http://www.aircompressorsettlement.com for the scoop. I might or might not go in with it- but it'd be great for someone that doesn't have many air tools yet.

 

a lot of tools from the tool trucks are made by IR. I use a lot of IR stuff, and am happy with it, and trust me i abuse tools at work

snap on tools have never impressed me at all, to little for way to much. MAC and matco are better for the money. dont ever get craftsman for naything but home use and even then i wouldnt buy any chrome stuff from them (of course i dont like chrome stuff from anyone they break to easy)


just remember you pay for what you get, if its cheap, its cheap for a reason

you can never go wrong with IR stuff IMO

 

I fully agree about Snap-On. They're great tools if you have lots of money to throw around, but you can get 95% of the tool for half the money from Mac or Cornwell (I've had bad dealings with Matco recently.)

 

Care to share your matco troubles? Thats who I was planning on buying 60% of my stuff from. If they're gonna give me trouble, I'll spend the $$$ elsewhere...

Thanks for the tip tomP, I spotted the link a couple days ago for the compressor link. My dad qualifies for it, and I'm spreading the word as much as I can about it. Nothing is better than getting unexpected stuff for free

 

I bought some gauges (oil/trans pressure and compression) and matco didn't give me any trouble at all. and I have no complaints with the quality or anything. just my experiance

 

My biggest problem is in getting stuff warrantied. I think it's more to do with a worthless dealer than the company itself, but there's no reason it should take 4 weeks to replace a 3/4"-1/2" drive adapter. Cornwell carries the common stuff on the truck, and anything Mike doesn't have he can get within a week.