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I was wondering if my small air compressor would supply enough air for a decent impact wrench and this video put my doubts to rest. Although my car wheels have four bolts each and dealing with 16 bolts two times a year wouldn't be too difficult, but now I put on summer set of wheels with spacers/adapters which have their own four bolts each, so screwing and unscrewing 32 bolts in total gets a little annoying.
Tomas thanks for sharing buddy, so you remove the spacers in the winter time? Sorry to silly question but I'm never lived in an area with 4 seasons. Thanks
@@RANDOMFIX It's ok :) Yeah, here in Europe, where I live, we have 4 seasons and in case of cars, some people drive on all-season tires, some use same rims, but change tires from summer to winter and vice versa and some, including me, have different summer and winter sets of wheels. In my case my winter set is steelys and they bolt right to the hub, but summer set with alloy rims originally wasn't made for my car and doesn't fit because of different bolt pattern: rim 4x100, car 4x108. That's why adapters are needed. But, and it's a big BUT, I must remove them because otherwise the car wouldn't pass DOT, MOT or whatever that vehicle inspection is called there in USA.
Cool, thank you for sharing, so you can fail the inspection because of wheel spacers? Here in the USA we only have a smog inspection (California) but other states like new York have a safety inspection as well. The smog inspection just is there to make sure no tamper with the vehicle and they are very strick as well because of emissions. I will hop in over to Europe once covid is over, in 2019 I toured 5 counties in the eu. I love the safety, fashion, and chill vibe of Europe.
Some people seem to think "not ideal" is the same as "doesn't work." Of course you can run an impact wrench on a small tank. You just might have to wait for the compressor every now and then. Just because it doesn't perform like a pit crew or a tire shop would want it to, doesn't mean it wouldn't make things a little easier for someone doing some diy stuff in their garage. Good demonstration.
Thanks , through complete ignorance I found this out recently using a small oil less compressor and a big air wrench. Not having been told it was impossible I just went ahead and did it, working out that short pulses worked best. I also have a needle de-scaler I'm going to try soon on some rusty chassis members. At my age (65) life is not a race, just getting the job done.
I personally found out that if you leave the control setting low (air pressure to tool) and let the compressor fill to shut off it works great I recently got the 1/2” husky impact from Home Depot and the 3/8 central pneumatic from harbor freight. Highly recommend using a 3/8” hose though I had a 1/4” hose not knowing prior what size hose to use and it couldn’t handle the pressure required for the tool.
I have the 3/8 Central Pneumatic air chisel with spring loaded tips from Harbor Freight, where do you find an attachment for a socket? I have not been able to find one.
I knew you could do it. I use a 150 PSI 6 gallon porter cable compressor with no problems. It has a 3/8 line with 1/2 fittings. But my gun is 700 ft Pounds at 90 PSI so that probably helps.
Im just starting to build my home DIY tool set and this was on my mind the other day. I wanted one of these pancake or hotdog compressors with an airgun for tire rotations or bolts that required a little bit of torque to get out. I might pull the trigger and buy this setup. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks a bundle for doing this. I didn't want to upgrade to a bigger compressor, and you just showed me that it's not a problem at all to stick to my small compressor instead.
Thanks for doing this video. It confirmed my suspicion about not needing a bit compressor for intermittent use. I'm getting the 6 Gal compressor since I would use impact wrenches intermittently.
Thanks from South Africa. Big compressors are very e pensive and the sales reps push them the most. Now I can get a small compressor and use the pulse technique
Greatly appreciate this. Plenty of hardcore mechanics will advocate these things don't work. But 1 tire at a time for home use definitely doesn't look to be an issue.
Greg, thanks for summing up what I'm thinking. Even though I just came across the video which is a couple yrs old. I couldn't find any info in the store or manual that expresses what u & I come to the conclusion. This can work for the homeowner to use with an impact wrench to rotate tires. And of course it's not conducive for a semi-truck or the Indy 500 pit stop
Faster to crack them all with a breaker bar and finish with a ratchet. By the time my compressor is setup and ready I already have the wheels off. I’m a smaller dude with 14mm studs on my truck. Also not knocking the uploader but why did he pay over $100 for a harbor freight impact? I sense a lot of foolery.
Fantastic. I just got through reading a bunch of articles telling me I HAD to have a 5 to 7 CFM compressor. If I wanted it for continuous work, or if I actually had to remove a bolt at 400 ft-lbs, then yes I agree the little compressor won't come close to cutting it. But since I don't need to run the tool to it's full power to get some small lug nuts off, and since I might only want to get the front two tyres off, I thought surely it must be possible. After all the tool doesn't know how big my compressor is, it's powered by the air already stored in the tank. I've read a larger hose diameter and fittings can make a big difference (I think you used a 1/4" curly line here?). I'm gonna try it since I already have a small compressor. Cheers very much appreciate your demo.
Thanks for the video. I'm in the market for a small portable pancake compressor. But I was Leary about the "CENTRAL PNEUMATIC" having enough power to operate an impact gun. It's a lot cheaper (and quality ? ) and lighter than the other name brands (Porter Cable). So Yes, I can use it to rotate my tires, just have to "pulse the trigger" or just wait till it builds up pressure again. Again thanks for the informative video.
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Thanks for this video. I have an 8 gallon 150 psi compressor I was wondering about. Most impacts are rated for 5.0 scfm @ 90psi my compressor is 4.1 scfm @ 90psi. When I looked yours up it's only rated for 0.6 scfm @ 90psi! So... I should be able to use mine for most thing I would think. No way I wanted to spend a bunch of money on a big a** compressor just for the occasional use I'd have for an impact. This video made me realize I shouldn't need to do that.
Just got a 8 gallon 150psi McGraw with a 3/8 hose and standard flow fittings now I have no doubt it can handle not only the air in the tires but the impacts and maybe some larger tools to
Thanks for this video. I just bought (hr ago) 6 gal compressor from HD and air impact wrench (which had 20 gal compressor required) and was able to use the wrench to remove heating element from a boiler in my espresso machine!!!
Hey it surprised me based on what I read so far. I understand if it was continuous duty you may want a larger tank but it should work for my small jobs. Thanks for testing it.
This is an awesome video...I just bought the craftsman 6 gallon 150 psi form Lowe's today. It came with 3 tools and a new hose for $199. I haven't used it yet but I'm super excited after watching this video.....
I also grabbed me a 6 gal 150 psi central pnuematic with a 3/4 100ft hose that I use for a hopper to texture and finish nailing. I figure it can handle taking off tires with the right impact wrench right and maybe a 1/2 20ft hose?
6 gal 150 psi might work just a little bit better.. Still available in the small pancake size. Gun size and the TORQUE settings on the gun make a difference.
As good as instructional videos get. IMO.Thanks guy. Am on my way to Harbor Freight now for the air tools. Already have a little 120 vac "pancake" 6 gallon compressor. Paid a little over a hundred for it.
This is off topic but when you pulled that first wheel cover off it reminded me of when I used to live in far-West Texas, you could never seem to keep the desert dust from getting all over everything. Funny how you forget about things when you're away from them for so long.
I have this same compressor and always thought it wouldn't work but I'm definitely buying a impact wrench now. Now that I think about it, a stuck bolt only needs a couple seconds of air and that's all I want an impact for. The tank says not to run while using it though on the label. Idk why.
That may be on the tank to deter overheating and damaging the compressor. That's something that you need to be careful of when running a lighter duty compressor more continuously. As a tip, if you get a bigger air hose (diameter, not length) and use high flow fittings you can get better initial performance out of the tool. It's not the same as a full high flow setup. However, the first moment you use the tool, more air should flow through it; making it more powerful when you first pull the trigger. You may not even need to change the quick connector on the tank and tank-side of the air hose. The air regulator is 1/4 inch anyway.
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Great video! I went out to buy a electric impact, crazy prices, for the little I would ever use it.. You buy the impact then the battery’s,then the charger. So I have the same compressor you so I took the chance on the air impact for less $$. It will be here today. I saw your video & learned a lot. I have a zero turn mower I can,t get the clutch off. That why I needed an impact? All I need is something as that for small jobs, as removing wheels in the drive way ect. Thank you my friend great tips & video
Legit big air compressor at work can easy supply lots of air for tools. Little home compressor doesn't have pumping cfm to keep up and tank is way small for decent supply before dropping pressure to much. But as you see it works fine in short burst. I also have the little Chicago and a full size one at work. Full size is bigger hamer so you use less air because it loosen stuck bolts faster. Just wait on the compressor to keep pressure with short bursts.
Not bad i’ve been thinking about getting a smaller 3 gallon air compressor just tire work right now I have the 10 gallon harbor freight and I have the 20 gallon Air auxiliary tank from industrial air
So I have a 8 gallon 2.5 125 psi air compressor. I just bought a impact wrench and using a 1/4 hose. If I bought a 3/8 hose would I be able to use my air compressor? Or do I need to up grade
Thank you brother I appreciate the the video in the tutorial that you make explain about the air compressor cuz I buy one and in the box say you cannot use that air compressor 4 impact pistol thank you brother for your help
Yes, it is very similar to what I was using in the video. Pulse the trigger and start the pulse right at the peak of air compressor filling up before it turns off because it's reached it's max psi. _Randomfix
of course loosening is much different than tightening... you would probably have to take a few more breaks to tighten, but then you do final torque with a torque wrench anyway
You’d be surprised Holmes ! They use it at tire shop , and it is still a bear to break loose a bolt at 140 ft lbs. on my van . I am thinking 120 lbs + , should be right , which is me using a four way wrench. But I did buy a torque wrench to check things . Over torqueing can cause problems !
Truth be told even at the shops they have trouble getting off axle bolts so it’s not really the air compressors they still have to use breaker bars sometimes. Research it
ok kool that you are not getting paid for doing this not that it matters, i have a oil free 2 gallon air compressor i would like to know if i should buy a air tool and would it work or would i have to buy a bigger air compressor???
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If course a little compressor can do it. You'll just have to stop and wait for it to catch up if you're doing more than a couple fasteners. That little 1/4 line is hurting your performance though.
Thanks for debunking tool sellers. I clearly see a 3gal air compressor will operate some air tools. Stores claimed will not work. I hate to be deceived. You proved if you used your air tool lightly. you will not run out of air. To make the tool operate. Some tools will operate at 90 PSI. guessing long as the trigger is not held opened, the tool; should work fine. Again, great demonstration. I wonder if a ratchet or air hammer. A small one will work as well.. thanks.
@@RANDOMFIX that would not remove any real bolts and nuts. Try doing some suspension work that has rust on it and let me know how it went. It's going to be a long day for you 👷zzzzz.
@@jlrockafella You missed the point of this test. Nowhere did he say this is for breaking hefty suspension bolts, nor did he suggest this would be suitable for spending a couple hours doing so.
Fidel, The bigger hose actually works better but the key is your impact wrench. I had a cheapy Walmart brand one I had that couldn't even take lug nuts off a car with a 90-gallon tank. Don't hold the trigger, pulse it. _RandomFix
If you're just doing lugnuts buy the electric one from Harbor Freight. It's dirt cheap and you don't have to listen to a loud ass pancake filling up over and over. I'm going out to buy a 20 gallon just to avoid that.
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10 pounds is too low, every vehicle is different, one my tire rotation video or randomfworld.com I have a download that gives you the torque specs for most vehicles.
I don't think anyone expects a continuous flow tool to run for more than a few seconds with one of these small compressor/tank setups. That's not what this demo was for.
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I was wondering if my small air compressor would supply enough air for a decent impact wrench and this video put my doubts to rest. Although my car wheels have four bolts each and dealing with 16 bolts two times a year wouldn't be too difficult, but now I put on summer set of wheels with spacers/adapters which have their own four bolts each, so screwing and unscrewing 32 bolts in total gets a little annoying.
Tomas thanks for sharing buddy, so you remove the spacers in the winter time? Sorry to silly question but I'm never lived in an area with 4 seasons. Thanks
@@RANDOMFIX It's ok :) Yeah, here in Europe, where I live, we have 4 seasons and in case of cars, some people drive on all-season tires, some use same rims, but change tires from summer to winter and vice versa and some, including me, have different summer and winter sets of wheels. In my case my winter set is steelys and they bolt right to the hub, but summer set with alloy rims originally wasn't made for my car and doesn't fit because of different bolt pattern: rim 4x100, car 4x108. That's why adapters are needed. But, and it's a big BUT, I must remove them because otherwise the car wouldn't pass DOT, MOT or whatever that vehicle inspection is called there in USA.
Cool, thank you for sharing, so you can fail the inspection because of wheel spacers? Here in the USA we only have a smog inspection (California) but other states like new York have a safety inspection as well. The smog inspection just is there to make sure no tamper with the vehicle and they are very strick as well because of emissions. I will hop in over to Europe once covid is over, in 2019 I toured 5 counties in the eu. I love the safety, fashion, and chill vibe of Europe.
Instablaster.
Some people seem to think "not ideal" is the same as "doesn't work." Of course you can run an impact wrench on a small tank. You just might have to wait for the compressor every now and then. Just because it doesn't perform like a pit crew or a tire shop would want it to, doesn't mean it wouldn't make things a little easier for someone doing some diy stuff in their garage. Good demonstration.
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
Thanks , through complete ignorance I found this out recently using a small oil less compressor and a big air wrench. Not having been told it was impossible I just went ahead and did it, working out that short pulses worked best. I also have a needle de-scaler I'm going to try soon on some rusty chassis members. At my age (65) life is not a race, just getting the job done.
thank you for the feedback!
I personally found out that if you leave the control setting low (air pressure to tool) and let the compressor fill to shut off it works great I recently got the 1/2” husky impact from Home Depot and the 3/8 central pneumatic from harbor freight. Highly recommend using a 3/8” hose though I had a 1/4” hose not knowing prior what size hose to use and it couldn’t handle the pressure required for the tool.
Thank you for sharing your experience, much appreciated.
I have the 3/8 Central Pneumatic air chisel with spring loaded tips from Harbor Freight, where do you find an attachment for a socket? I have not been able to find one.
I knew you could do it. I use a 150 PSI 6 gallon porter cable compressor with no problems. It has a 3/8 line with 1/2 fittings. But my gun is 700 ft Pounds at 90 PSI so that probably helps.
700 ft lbs, wow, that some serious power.
Get lots of people blaster on it and let it sit. It will help. Good luck.
@@RANDOMFIX 700 ft lbs not psi
Good catch, I updated my comment.
i had a big air compressor.. will my fittings work with this?
Im just starting to build my home DIY tool set and this was on my mind the other day. I wanted one of these pancake or hotdog compressors with an airgun for tire rotations or bolts that required a little bit of torque to get out. I might pull the trigger and buy this setup.
Thanks for the vid.
You’re probably better off just getting a corded impact gun. Walmart sells a 250 Ftlb one for $45
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
Thanks a bundle for doing this.
I didn't want to upgrade to a bigger compressor, and you just showed me that it's not a problem at all to stick to my small compressor instead.
PinkOld, yeah the little compressor will work, just pulse the trigger and trigger when the compressor is pressuring up. _Randomfix
Get a 3/8s hose. Big difference
3/8 hoses with 3/8 fittings?
Thank you! You debunked these small compressor can't handle the impact wrench.
You bet
Thanks for doing this video. It confirmed my suspicion about not needing a bit compressor for intermittent use. I'm getting the 6 Gal compressor since I would use impact wrenches intermittently.
Good luck! Thanks for sharing
Thanks from South Africa. Big compressors are very e pensive and the sales reps push them the most. Now I can get a small compressor and use the pulse technique
I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Expensive is one thing and they are also really heavy so you can't just pick them up.
Thanks for this technique.
Glad to hear the video is still helpful after all of these years.
Greatly appreciate this. Plenty of hardcore mechanics will advocate these things don't work. But 1 tire at a time for home use definitely doesn't look to be an issue.
Greg, thanks for the great feedback
Greg, thanks for summing up what I'm thinking. Even though I just came across the video which is a couple yrs old. I couldn't find any info in the store or manual that expresses what u & I come to the conclusion.
This can work for the homeowner to use with an impact wrench to rotate tires. And of course it's not conducive for a semi-truck or the Indy 500 pit stop
Faster to crack them all with a breaker bar and finish with a ratchet. By the time my compressor is setup and ready I already have the wheels off.
I’m a smaller dude with 14mm studs on my truck. Also not knocking the uploader but why did he pay over $100 for a harbor freight impact? I sense a lot of foolery.
Great video man. If you have a 3 gallon, and I have a 6 gallon, this gives me great hope!
awesome!!!
Good to see and help decide if pancake are enough for most air tools I have. Worried might not have enough air. Thanks for experimenting for us!
Thanks for watching! and thank you for the feedback!!!
Fantastic. I just got through reading a bunch of articles telling me I HAD to have a 5 to 7 CFM compressor. If I wanted it for continuous work, or if I actually had to remove a bolt at 400 ft-lbs, then yes I agree the little compressor won't come close to cutting it. But since I don't need to run the tool to it's full power to get some small lug nuts off, and since I might only want to get the front two tyres off, I thought surely it must be possible. After all the tool doesn't know how big my compressor is, it's powered by the air already stored in the tank. I've read a larger hose diameter and fittings can make a big difference (I think you used a 1/4" curly line here?). I'm gonna try it since I already have a small compressor. Cheers very much appreciate your demo.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'm glad the video was helpful and yes, I'm using 1/4" curly line. I have not had the need to upgrade the line.
How did it go for you? Did you use a bigger line than 1/4"?
My setup is still working fine and I never got a round to larger hose.
Thanks for the video. I'm in the market for a small portable pancake compressor. But I was Leary about the "CENTRAL PNEUMATIC" having enough power to operate an impact gun. It's a lot cheaper (and quality ? ) and lighter than the other name brands (Porter Cable). So Yes, I can use it to rotate my tires, just have to "pulse the trigger" or just wait till it builds up pressure again. Again thanks for the informative video.
Glad to help
People think you need a big air compressor and a big air impact wrench. All you need to do is to “ pulse the gun”.
Koukhd, Thanks for the information. _RandomFix
Yeah people try make you look bad there like oh 60 gallon is what you need nahhhhh dog screw dat but I got a 30 but not a 60 😂
Koukhd Tngabugn faceplam
I was told that! Interesting!
Why you gotta move the camera in every try .?
That compressor is on sale this weekend at harbor freight for $40 definetly going to pick one up
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
Thanks man. Answered a question for me. All my big tools are in storage. This is a good short term solution for me
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Awesome video! I have this set up, so it’s good to see this can work on small projects. Weekend projects 👍🏽
Glad to help.
Thanks for this video. I have an 8 gallon 150 psi compressor I was wondering about. Most impacts are rated for 5.0 scfm @ 90psi my compressor is 4.1 scfm @ 90psi. When I looked yours up it's only rated for 0.6 scfm @ 90psi! So... I should be able to use mine for most thing I would think. No way I wanted to spend a bunch of money on a big a** compressor just for the occasional use I'd have for an impact. This video made me realize I shouldn't need to do that.
We're on the same page youngster.
Great point! Yeah, if mine is rated at 0.6 scfm then 4.1 sounds to be good.
Just got a 8 gallon 150psi McGraw with a 3/8 hose and standard flow fittings now I have no doubt it can handle not only the air in the tires but the impacts and maybe some larger tools to
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Iv got the Dewalt pancake..runs super quiet..165 psi..i set the regulator at 90 psi..it runs my 40 plus year old Ingersoll rand 1/2dr perfectly..
Thanks for this video. I just bought (hr ago) 6 gal compressor from HD and air impact wrench (which had 20 gal compressor required) and was able to use the wrench to remove heating element from a boiler in my espresso machine!!!
Wow that's impressive, how big is that espresso machine?
@@RANDOMFIX it's a expobar office lever , the boiler is about 7 inch tall and 4 inch wide. The socket I bought to remove it was 1 and 7/16 .
Wow, I will Google it see what it looks like. Thanks
Hey it surprised me based on what I read so far. I understand if it was continuous duty you may want a larger tank but it should work for my small jobs. Thanks for testing it.
Thank for the feedback.
Good information,those little compressors are great for nailing brads and stapling. I had never tried it with my impact.
Thank you for the great feedback.
Just the video I was looking for, thanks boss!
Thank you!!!
i have a battery operated impact wrench , ryobi 1/2" 300 ft/lbs , works great
Yeah, I’ve gone that route too and got the brushless version and it states it has 609 ft/lbs of power. I haven’t tried it yet.
Excellent demonstration!
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!
Excellent. Thanks. Saved me some big bucks on a large compressor.
Glad I could help
This is an awesome video...I just bought the craftsman 6 gallon 150 psi form Lowe's today. It came with 3 tools and a new hose for $199. I haven't used it yet but I'm super excited after watching this video.....
That is awesome!
I also grabbed me a 6 gal 150 psi central pnuematic with a 3/4 100ft hose that I use for a hopper to texture and finish nailing. I figure it can handle taking off tires with the right impact wrench right and maybe a 1/2 20ft hose?
Thank you so much for this demo. I know what size portable to buy now!!!
Glad to the hear the video was helpful.
Nicely done! Intuitively I always thought a small compressor would get the job done, but never tried it. Good to actually see it work.
Awesome, thanks for the great feedback. _Randomfix
6 gal 150 psi might work just a little bit better.. Still available in the small pancake size. Gun size and the TORQUE settings on the gun make a difference.
With a little help in twisting the socket by hand (As he did), you can almost break loose the bolts. Still a useful tool at a value price.
Thx
Thanks for the video. Very helpful in future purchase of tools
William, thanks for the great feedback and I'm glad you like the video. _Randomfix
As good as instructional videos get. IMO.Thanks guy. Am on my way to Harbor Freight now for the air tools. Already have a little 120 vac "pancake" 6 gallon compressor. Paid a little over a hundred for it.
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!
Great video on the technique.
Glad you liked it!
This is off topic but when you pulled that first wheel cover off it reminded me of when I used to live in far-West Texas, you could never seem to keep the desert dust from getting all over everything. Funny how you forget about things when you're away from them for so long.
I have this same compressor and always thought it wouldn't work but I'm definitely buying a impact wrench now. Now that I think about it, a stuck bolt only needs a couple seconds of air and that's all I want an impact for. The tank says not to run while using it though on the label. Idk why.
That may be on the tank to deter overheating and damaging the compressor. That's something that you need to be careful of when running a lighter duty compressor more continuously.
As a tip, if you get a bigger air hose (diameter, not length) and use high flow fittings you can get better initial performance out of the tool. It's not the same as a full high flow setup. However, the first moment you use the tool, more air should flow through it; making it more powerful when you first pull the trigger.
You may not even need to change the quick connector on the tank and tank-side of the air hose. The air regulator is 1/4 inch anyway.
Thank you for sharing this great information.
how will it work with an air hammer to chisel thinnest? thanks for your time.
did you figure it out?
I think a chisel set will be a little challenging with a small compressor like this.
it works but how long will that oiless pancake compressor hold out
Robert, I used this oil-less compressor at the shop to help with the operation of a 4 post light. No problems so far and it's been 3.5 years now. Also, can I get your help? CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL and subscriber if you like it. THANK YOU ▶️ th-cam.com/channels/-wuhWwzZnFOWK-GMsP6Ejw.html _Randomfix
Great video! I went out to buy a electric impact, crazy prices, for the little I would ever use it..
You buy the impact then the battery’s,then the charger. So I have the same compressor you
so I took the chance on the air impact for less $$. It will be here today. I saw your video &
learned a lot. I have a zero turn mower I can,t get the clutch off. That why I needed an impact? All I need is something as that for small jobs, as removing wheels in the drive way ect. Thank you my friend great tips & video
Thank you!🙏 and glad to help
Thanks for making this video.
Thank you for the positive feedback. Much appreciated!!
Would be interested to see if it could tackle the axle nut.
For axle nut that normally requires about 300 lbs this would not work. Anything under 150 lbs should work.
Legit big air compressor at work can easy supply lots of air for tools. Little home compressor doesn't have pumping cfm to keep up and tank is way small for decent supply before dropping pressure to much. But as you see it works fine in short burst. I also have the little Chicago and a full size one at work. Full size is bigger hamer so you use less air because it loosen stuck bolts faster. Just wait on the compressor to keep pressure with short bursts.
Thank you for sharing and yes the bigger compressor would be great but sometimes it's just a size issue.
Very good video good help and you kept it simple I have a 6 gallon compressor I like that Chicago impact gonna get one good work peace ....
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
A great demo of showing all the nay Sayers that these little compressors CAN do big jobs. Thanks for your time
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
So my question is, if I want to tighten a lug nut at say for example 130 ftlbs, will this be achievable with a 135 compressor?
Never tighter lug nuts with power tools unless on a very low setting. Use a torques wrench, your brake rotors will thank you if they could.
@@RANDOMFIX thanks for the advice! I was just trying to avoid buying a new torque wrench, but it makes sense! Thank you
Anytime
The bigger the air hoses more air could get to the gun and it helps a lot bro
good to know, thank you for sharing.
The electric motor is 1/3 hp.
Air buildup would be faster on other brands but the Central Pneumatics are basic...... Obviously usable
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Ari Gold, thanks for the info. _Randomfix
Not bad i’ve been thinking about getting a smaller 3 gallon air compressor just tire work right now I have the 10 gallon harbor freight and I have the 20 gallon Air auxiliary tank from industrial air
I think you will enjoy it.
Great video.. thanks
Glad you liked the video. Thank you for the feedback.
So I have a 8 gallon 2.5 125 psi air compressor. I just bought a impact wrench and using a 1/4 hose. If I bought a 3/8 hose would I be able to use my air compressor? Or do I need to up grade
As of now I can't get the bolts of my front break calipers of with this set up
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Thank you brother I appreciate the the video in the tutorial that you make explain about the air compressor cuz I buy one and in the box say you cannot use that air compressor 4 impact pistol thank you brother for your help
Glad to help.
I dont know much about air compressor I thought once fill the tank you turn it off ,you leave it on while using it?
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Would a husky 8 gallon 3.7 at 90 psi work?
Yes, it is very similar to what I was using in the video. Pulse the trigger and start the pulse right at the peak of air compressor filling up before it turns off because it's reached it's max psi. _Randomfix
Thanks I just got the bostitch 6gl I was told i need 8gl minimum.... Going to Going to Canadian Tire yo buy my gun kit! 👍
Cheers bro
Oscar, thanks for sharing and enjoy your new setup.
And if you really do need some extra bang you could prolly rig up something with an auxiliary air tank to increase the capacity
Thanks an interesting 💡. Thanks for sharing. What would you as the aux Air tank?
of course loosening is much different than tightening... you would probably have to take a few more breaks to tighten, but then you do final torque with a torque wrench anyway
lol torque wrench
@@kshea4231 yeah, I was just gonna say that. I use a torque wrench for head bolts, that's about it lol.
idiot
You’d be surprised Holmes ! They use it at tire shop , and it is still a bear to break loose a bolt at 140 ft lbs. on my van . I am thinking 120 lbs + , should be right , which is me using a four way wrench. But I did buy a torque wrench to check things . Over torqueing can cause problems !
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Great video!
Glad you like it. Thank you so much taking the time to post this.
Also to if someone is using a weak compressor you go around using a breaker bar & socket to break them all
loose then switch to air tool
Thank you for your feedback.
@@RANDOMFIX 👍
Do you think this setup would break your axel nut loose?
Only if I have an amazing air gun and lots of lube.
Possible if the vehicle lived in the south. ( no rust)
Thanks i just got my yesterday and I wanted to know about thanks ima get me one
Nice, enjoy
@@RANDOMFIX thanks
Now do that drive axle nut... Everyone does demonstrations with lugnuts but that's not much off a challange.
Ben, I don't think this will drive off a drive axle nut.
Truth be told even at the shops they have trouble getting off axle bolts so it’s not really the air compressors they still have to use breaker bars sometimes. Research it
TIP: Larger ID hose would improve performance - gets more air flow to tool with less PSI drop.
Awesome, thank you. I guess if you are using it as home use, it will do the job.
Definitely! Home use this works.
U did well.
Thank you
ok kool that you are not getting paid for doing this not that it matters, i have a oil free 2 gallon air compressor i would like to know if i should buy a air tool and would it work or would i have to buy a bigger air compressor???
My 2 gallon worked well with a Astro Nano. Rated 135 PSI...
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
I use mine with a 3.5 gal compressor, air runs out and it can be a pain, but it works
Thank you for sharing.
very impressive
Hakman, I'm glad you like it. Can I get your help? CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL and subscriber if you like it. THANK YOU ▶️ th-cam.com/channels/-wuhWwzZnFOWK-GMsP6Ejw.html _Randomfix
It didn’t work for me my 3 gallon compressor and impact gun is doing nothing to the lugnuts..on 100 psi on both ..
Thanks for letting me know. We're the lug nuts really tight?
Not bad at all, sometimes you have to run with what you got.
Thanks for the feedback, Much appreciated
better to buy a small compressor and an impact wrench, than a batery impact wrench. thanks for video.
thank you for the feedback !
Good show. Ended up getting the 6 gallon one after this video.
Nice!!
What do you shine your tires with
Thick shine with a paint brush.
i have a 20 liter compressor about 5 gallons, well now i knowwhat to add to my wishlist
5 gallons is going to deliver a good punch.
I enjoyed it thanks for that I'm ganna get me one now I work.on cars but cant afford the big stuff
Good luck! and I actually like have the smaller compress as it's portable.
Thanks dude
Happy to help
What size of hose did you use ?
1/4
If course a little compressor can do it. You'll just have to stop and wait for it to catch up if you're doing more than a couple fasteners. That little 1/4 line is hurting your performance though.
Thank you for letting me know. Much appreciated.
Thanks for debunking tool sellers. I clearly see a 3gal air compressor will operate some air tools. Stores claimed will not work. I hate to be deceived. You proved if you used your air tool lightly. you will not run out of air. To make the tool operate. Some tools will operate at 90 PSI. guessing long as the trigger is not held opened, the tool; should work fine.
Again, great demonstration. I wonder if a ratchet or air hammer. A small one will work as well.. thanks.
Pedro, thank you for the feedback, I really enjoyed making this video for TH-cam.
Can you set the PSI on that
Yes you can set the PSI on air compressor. It's an oil-less compress but so far it has work well.
TAKING TIRES OFF IS EASY WORK FOR IMPACT WRENCH BUT
TRY AGAIN WITH TAKING OFF BOLTS ON CONTROL ARM
Thank you for the feedback
Lugs are usually tightened to 100 ft lbs.
Awesome 👍
thanks
I think a 6 gallon, 150 psi and 2.6 at 90 cfm would be a lot better. Still portable but better.
John, agreed, I was using one of those smaller pancake compressors but a 6 gallon 150 psi would be much better. _RandomFix
@@RANDOMFIX that would not remove any real bolts and nuts. Try doing some suspension work that has rust on it and let me know how it went. It's going to be a long day for you 👷zzzzz.
@@jlrockafella You missed the point of this test. Nowhere did he say this is for breaking hefty suspension bolts, nor did he suggest this would be suitable for spending a couple hours doing so.
what would be the output torque?
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
What happens if you set it up to 180
It would work more effectively but my compressor doesn't go that high. Some high end models got 150psi.
Awesome thanks!
Glad to hear the video was helpful.
Very interesting.
R1_Rebe1, Thanks for the positive feedback. _Randomfix
Great video bud
Nathan, Thank you _Randomfix
helped a lot
Glad to help.
I try it out and it didn’t work . I am using a bigger hose could it be that.?i will purchase a smaller hose for it . Great video
Fidel, The bigger hose actually works better but the key is your impact wrench. I had a cheapy Walmart brand one I had that couldn't even take lug nuts off a car with a 90-gallon tank. Don't hold the trigger, pulse it. _RandomFix
If you're just doing lugnuts buy the electric one from Harbor Freight. It's dirt cheap and you don't have to listen to a loud ass pancake filling up over and over. I'm going out to buy a 20 gallon just to avoid that.
Good feedback, the harbor freight gun is super heavy and my trigger broke on it.
What kind of air impact wrench do I need? Like the lbs
George, I have the link to recommend air impact in the description of the video as well below for you, If don't already own an air compressor I recommend getting an electric/cordless impact wrench instead. I will a link below for you. Best of Luck and I hope that help : ) _Randomfix
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I have the same compressor and was wondering if a 800 lbs of torque impact gun will work?
George, it would work but your not going to get the full effect of the 800 lbs. _Randomfix
LUGS TORQUED TO 10FT ILBS?
10 pounds is too low, every vehicle is different, one my tire rotation video or randomfworld.com I have a download that gives you the torque specs for most vehicles.
I noticed it each time I went to the tire shop. They don't press and hold the trigger. They pulse the trigger.
Hi Koukhd, yes the pulse works much better than holding the trigger. _RandomFix
Try that with cut off wheel
I don't think anyone expects a continuous flow tool to run for more than a few seconds with one of these small compressor/tank setups. That's not what this demo was for.
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
Still faster than my tire iron.
yeah I was surprised myself. Also, can I get your help? CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL and subscriber if you like it. THANK YOU ▶️ th-cam.com/channels/-wuhWwzZnFOWK-GMsP6Ejw.html _Randomfix
Didnt see it mentioned what the torque value was on those lug nuts.
Batvette, the torque specs for the Camry is around 85 lbs. Thanks for the feedback and I will try to include that in future videos. thanks _Randomfix