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s14sliding · 01-11-2014, 02:07 PM

Well im about to get a Snap On MG725 impact from what i understand it requires 5.2 CFM at 90psi and 4.0 CFM at 40psi. I dont need an air compressor with a super huge tank i just need to for the really stubborn bolts i cant get by hand. what do you guys think of this compressor to power te mg725. (im a noob at air tools)

New Eaton Contractor Professional Air Compressor : EatonCompressor.com

thanks for any input guys!

imotion s14 · 01-11-2014, 03:07 PM

That would spin your snap-on gun but that's about it.

Quincy Single-Stage Air Compressor — 2 HP, 20-Gallon Horizontal Tank, Model# Q12120PQ | 2 - 9 CFM Air Compressors| Northern Tool + Equipment

that's what I have, I got it on sale a 2 years ago. for $499.

lewisfk · 01-11-2014, 04:30 PM

You can by snap on, but craftsman will work and u will save some money. If your a mechanic buy snap on. My suggestion is to save some dollars and invest it in some good sockets and wrenches. I wished I bought a plasma cutter before I purchased a welder. Just trust me and your neighbors will thank you.

s14sliding · 01-11-2014, 07:05 PM

Not a mechanic but tired of these axle nuts kicking my ass and after this build I plan on building another car in another year. That's only reason why I'm considering the snap on and air comp most other bolts are no problem for a breaker bar but I snapped my bracket bar trying to get the front able nut of my s14 lol it was a craftsmen so o got another one for free thankfully

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zurud · 01-11-2014, 08:26 PM

Get 1/2"cordless impact from Milwaukee or IR. Much more power ,nicer and portable.

***Future240*** · 01-11-2014, 08:34 PM

^Nice to know. I need a good impact wrench.

mechanicalmoron · 01-11-2014, 08:38 PM

You can get a fine electric impact for cheaper than that, and not have to worry about a compressor. With compressors, you need a lot of space, and many hundreds of dollars to spend, before you're looking at anything that's even worth it's weight in shit.

Also, I don't believe snap-on makes their own air tools.

And beyond air tools, you might consider that there's multiple brands that are as good in quality as snap-on. Duralast, auto zone's house brand, has a lifetime guarantee for just about all tools, and well made forged tools - I've never been able to make one qualify for replacement.

1ZlowZ · 01-11-2014, 09:44 PM

Invest in a nice IR air gun if you have the money for a compressor. Electric impacts won't even touch my mg325 the 3/8 version of the mg725. I have the mg725 and for the money I would have gotten an IR 1/2 instead. Certain models are a little more powerful but I haven't encountered any stubborn bolts that the 725 can't take off.
source: im a technician

feito · 01-11-2014, 10:38 PM

725 is still top of the line hu? I have one, and all i can tell u is that on my 80gal 2 cycle husky it's real snapper. Just get a smaller rolling single tank horizontal compressor, like a 20 or 30 gal, u will still have plenty of power with that impact, u wont be working on 18 wheelers right?

tac 1 · 01-12-2014, 12:19 AM

I was looking at getting one of these AIRCAT® Pneumatic Tools > Products
More powerfull, lighter and cheaper than IR. Only down side is it need to be oiled like 3x a day. Very inconvient if used by techs but ok for garage and personal use.

s14sliding · 01-12-2014, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zurud

Get 1/2"cordless impact from Milwaukee or IR. Much more power ,nicer and portable.

You think one of those will actually break loose axle nuts?

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zooopreme · 01-12-2014, 11:39 AM

I have a craftsman cordless (1/2 drive) and it has broken loose axle nuts, bolts/nuts for the suspension arms that connect to the rear knuckle, and overly tightened wheel nuts...haven't had a problem with it except for when it needs to be charged. It doesn't take a long time and you don't have to charge it often but it is inconvenient when you've forgotten to.

zurud · 01-13-2014, 05:55 PM

Yes they will . They have 780 ftlbs of torque. Not many 1/2" air impact can reach that. I've been using more cordless tools than pneumatic on mechanical work. No airline to mess with. You can go everywhere with them.

240BrittonHatch · 01-13-2014, 06:12 PM

The air cats are good even if you never oil them. Source: I work on a farm, and we use a lot of impact guns. Usually if the gun won't get it we use blue tongue lol.

imotion s14 · 01-15-2014, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zurud

Yes they will . They have 780 ftlbs of torque. Not many 1/2" air impact can reach that. I've been using more cordless tools than pneumatic on mechanical work. No airline to mess with. You can go everywhere with them.

huh?

The most powerful cordless electric impacts are only around 300-400ft-lbs.

My IR is 600ft-lbs and it's not even the IR Titanium. It destroys pretty much everything I've thrown at it.. like cutting warm butter.

zurud · 01-15-2014, 09:39 PM

Your IR pneumatic has 600 ftlbs and this IR cordless has 780ftlbs. 180 ftlbs difference

01-11-2014, 02:07 PM	#1
s14sliding Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando Fl Age: 35 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TOOLS! need help on what to get! Well im about to get a Snap On MG725 impact from what i understand it requires 5.2 CFM at 90psi and 4.0 CFM at 40psi. I dont need an air compressor with a super huge tank i just need to for the really stubborn bolts i cant get by hand. what do you guys think of this compressor to power te mg725. (im a noob at air tools) New Eaton Contractor Professional Air Compressor : EatonCompressor.com thanks for any input guys! Last edited by s14sliding; 01-11-2014 at 02:57 PM..

01-11-2014, 09:44 PM	#8
1ZlowZ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Apple Valley Age: 32 Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Invest in a nice IR air gun if you have the money for a compressor. Electric impacts won't even touch my mg325 the 3/8 version of the mg725. I have the mg725 and for the money I would have gotten an IR 1/2 instead. Certain models are a little more powerful but I haven't encountered any stubborn bolts that the 725 can't take off. source: im a technician __________________ -Victor S.

01-12-2014, 11:39 AM	#12
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	I have a craftsman cordless (1/2 drive) and it has broken loose axle nuts, bolts/nuts for the suspension arms that connect to the rear knuckle, and overly tightened wheel nuts...haven't had a problem with it except for when it needs to be charged. It doesn't take a long time and you don't have to charge it often but it is inconvenient when you've forgotten to. __________________ For Sale #1 \| For Sale #2

01-11-2014, 03:07 PM	#2
imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That would spin your snap-on gun but that's about it. Quincy Single-Stage Air Compressor — 2 HP, 20-Gallon Horizontal Tank, Model# Q12120PQ \| 2 - 9 CFM Air Compressors\| Northern Tool + Equipment that's what I have, I got it on sale a 2 years ago. for $499.

01-11-2014, 04:30 PM	#3
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 1,163 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	You can by snap on, but craftsman will work and u will save some money. If your a mechanic buy snap on. My suggestion is to save some dollars and invest it in some good sockets and wrenches. I wished I bought a plasma cutter before I purchased a welder. Just trust me and your neighbors will thank you.

01-11-2014, 07:05 PM	#4
s14sliding Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando Fl Age: 35 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not a mechanic but tired of these axle nuts kicking my ass and after this build I plan on building another car in another year. That's only reason why I'm considering the snap on and air comp most other bolts are no problem for a breaker bar but I snapped my bracket bar trying to get the front able nut of my s14 lol it was a craftsmen so o got another one for free thankfully Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

01-11-2014, 08:26 PM	#5
zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Get 1/2"cordless impact from Milwaukee or IR. Much more power ,nicer and portable.

01-11-2014, 08:38 PM	#7
mechanicalmoron Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: tx Posts: 1,078 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can get a fine electric impact for cheaper than that, and not have to worry about a compressor. With compressors, you need a lot of space, and many hundreds of dollars to spend, before you're looking at anything that's even worth it's weight in shit. Also, I don't believe snap-on makes their own air tools. And beyond air tools, you might consider that there's multiple brands that are as good in quality as snap-on. Duralast, auto zone's house brand, has a lifetime guarantee for just about all tools, and well made forged tools - I've never been able to make one qualify for replacement.

01-11-2014, 10:38 PM	#9
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	725 is still top of the line hu? I have one, and all i can tell u is that on my 80gal 2 cycle husky it's real snapper. Just get a smaller rolling single tank horizontal compressor, like a 20 or 30 gal, u will still have plenty of power with that impact, u wont be working on 18 wheelers right?

01-12-2014, 12:19 AM	#10
tac 1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I was looking at getting one of these AIRCAT® Pneumatic Tools > Products More powerfull, lighter and cheaper than IR. Only down side is it need to be oiled like 3x a day. Very inconvient if used by techs but ok for garage and personal use.

01-13-2014, 05:55 PM	#13
zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yes they will . They have 780 ftlbs of torque. Not many 1/2" air impact can reach that. I've been using more cordless tools than pneumatic on mechanical work. No airline to mess with. You can go everywhere with them.

01-13-2014, 06:12 PM	#14
240BrittonHatch Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Obion, Tn Age: 30 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The air cats are good even if you never oil them. Source: I work on a farm, and we use a lot of impact guns. Usually if the gun won't get it we use blue tongue lol.

01-15-2014, 09:39 PM	#16
zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Your IR pneumatic has 600 ftlbs and this IR cordless has 780ftlbs. 180 ftlbs difference