I just bought a very nice professional size Eaton Air Compressor (assembled in USA and most parts made here too). Couple of questions on tools. A 3/8 and 1/2 air wrench are obvious, also a cutoff saw and die grinder. What other air tools are useful that any of you might recommend based on your own experience? Also, there are at least 3 types of quick disconnect fittings, but I can't really get an answer on which is the best or preferred (just that they all work fine but are not interchangeable). Thanks for any input.

 

air hammer, 1/2 drill, matco and ingersoll rand are the best in my opinion

 

Campbell Hausfeld makes good stuff.

 

Current inventory in order of most used -
Schrader Valve Chuck
Impact Wrench
Brad Finishing Nailer
Air Pistol
Air Hammer with Chisels
4" Angle Grinder
3" High Speed Cutter
Gravity Feed Spray Gun
Low Pressure Spray Gun
Air Nibbler
Sand Blaster

Use standard hose connector fittings similar to this (all same size)

 

Which eaton compressor model? Link...

Good stuff, that is what we have.

 

Depending on use........


I have quite a few Harbor Freight air tools, with proper oiling they have held up fine at work.

I have a very old Chicago Pneumatic 1/2" impact that will undo bolts that a co-workers new Snap-On impact won't budge.

 

Thanks for the responses from everyone, and in answer to this specific question...
http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catal...747/172983.htm

 

20+ years in automotive and I would agree w/Ballplr. I still have air tools 15 years old that are still doing their job. (maintenance required of course).

 

My Dayton (WW Grainger) is going on 25 years. Sits and runs in an unheated barn. Never done anything with it other than normal maint. My air ratchet and impact wrench are CP (Chicago Pneumatic). No problems there either. Gotta be at least 15-20 years, but can't exactly remember the exact year I purchased those.

 

Get the larger 1/2” air hose….then becareful…your impact wrench will twist twice as many bolts off…lol