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Been a truck mechanic for 30 years. The IR your dad has is awesome. The composite models (plastic bodies) are lighter but don't last long between rebuilds. I had a metal body CP that last for at least 15 years. I just purchased a composite Aircat a year ago, no issues yet, but I dont expect it to be as durable and long lasting as the metal body impacts.
Doesn't PB Blaster repel women?
Hate the word "seconded" but here it is.
I have 40+ year old metal tools in the garage that work better than the Chinese crap
Ingersoll Rand is one of the best brands for impacts and other pneumatic tools. This is coming from 30 years of being a mechanic and my father who has 50 years under his belt.
Ingersoll Rand is recognized around the world for its reliability and strength. The 231 series 1/2" impact last forever if you keep it lubed. Go easy on smaller hardware it will break them off. They usually run $130 to $145. Rebuild kits are $30. Good luck.
if you want to improve the performance of your air tools, get a second air tank and charge the line pressure into it, then use a short air hose to run your air tool. You will maintain air power longer. Also use air tool oil a lot.
and automatic air dryer is highly recommended. Even a little moisture in compressed air will destroy the tools in no time.
yup , ingersoll rand , aircat , snap on , mac , CP - chicogo pneumatic , MATCO
some of the big 3 ; snap on , mac , matco have half drive air tools with the power of that 3/4
I work at a transit bus company and we use IR also for our big items!
CONGRATULATIONS Laura on 300k RUclips subscribers! Great accomplishment! Love your videos, keep ‘em coming!
You can put these spools, like on your tractor, on your 2.5 ton military truck on the front wheels and using a heavy rope can make a winch for pulling truck if it gets stuck. Just wrap rope around spool and when wheel starts spining it will pull truck forward out of where it is stuck. Just tie other end to a tree or another piece of equipment and it should come out.
PPE would take care of a lot of your bobbles. Gloves, goggles, and safety shoes should be standard equipment, along with a high-visibility top. Anything loud enough to be annoying is telling you to add hearing protection as well. As you know, being a farmer is very dangerous. Do as much as you can to mitigate the risk.
Stick with what your Dad already knows Ingersoll Rand. Bought my first 1/2 inch drive in 1981 it's retired now but can still get the job done.
Would like to see some of your home life. Fixing dinner, how you spend time at home, things like that.
Love your channel, I learned about your channel from my wife who was told about it from one of her patients ( she's an oral surgeon) then I was watching one video while my helicopter was having maintenance ( I fly Medevac for a children's hospital with 2 flight nurses) turning my one flight nurse onto your channel so we all talk about how much fun it is to learn the inner workings of a farm. Btw my one flight nurse just loves Grant as does my wife. Lol. Little side story,I married my wife a year after we graduated in 98 which we were dating since our freshman year. Lol Oh and congratulations on 300k subscriber's.
For heavy duty air tools, first is CP or Chicago Pneumatic followed by Ingersall Rand. I have different models of each, some of them are over 30 years old. A couple of tips to keeping your air tools in good condition, always use a filter/drier on every airline, lubricate the tools regularly with a good brand of lubricant and drain the compressor every other day.
Used IR for decades in industrial applications which meant all day heavy use. They are amazing and nearly zero failure with a bit of suggested maintenance, meaning we were never close to it and they hit concrete floors a lot. Every other brand we every tried wasn't even close.
Yes IR is best. Keep it well lubricated. Something important also is use an air dryer on the output of the air compressor, at a minimum a water separator. You can get automatic drsin models if hard to reach.. Clean dry air is premium.
I have made my own inline air cooler out of an old truck AC condenser with a cheap box fan zip tied to it to force the air through the fins. It's attached in the air line first off of the compressor tank. Then there's the water separator/regulator afterwards. It cools the air well enough to condense 99% of the vapor almost as good a refrigerated air dryer.
@@joefudd Perfect! 👌👏 great idea.
Stick with Ingersoll-Rand for the air impact wrench, but at a minimum upgrade the air hose to 1/2". It appears to be 3/8" air hose. That tool needs more air flow. Also check the specifications of the air compressor to be sure it can supply the air needed by that impact wrench to perform.
I would also recommend upgrading your air piping to a minimum of 1", the larger the better, from the compressor to the coupler on the wall and recommend a maximum of 25' of hose. Need more hose than that, add more pipe and couplers.
I've had the same IR since 1995, owned 3 garages. New hammers once, but that was it.
Bluepoint (snappy) was the only brand to come close for reliability.
Loved this one! When you switch to quick motion it always reminds me of owning a very special “doll house” where my two dolls work hard to get their tasks accomplished. I feel like I am getting a front row view of a super sweet couple, who have a genuine joy for life and a love for farm & family ❤️😊Keep making these great videos! Lots of love 💕 Grammy
Laura, Grant and your family represent what's still good and wholesome with America! :-)
Ingersoll Rand has been around for many years and all there tools worked beautifully back in the 70s as long as you put a few drops of air tool oil in them once in awhile. The gentle vibrations of the compressor engine works great to rotate the can of beans on the exhaust manifold to heat them evenly, as long as you remember to punch a hole in the top Center of the can. Just glad the guy that forgot to close the door on that side of the compressor. Took a lot of pressure washing to clean that puppy up!
I was a diesel mechanic for many years. I ALWAYS have used Ingersoll Rand. There were some "CP" (Chicago Pneumatic) in our shop, but they never had the power, nor did they last as long as the IR's. As far as electrics, I guess it's what you're going to use them for. We were always using air because that was what was available, and it produced a stupid-large amount of torque for big applications!
Ingersoll rand to my knowledge makes some of the best air tools But as far as cordless you cannot go wrong with the bigger Milwaukee's
As a heavy truck mechanic for 30 yrs. I’d stick with Ingersoll Rand or Chicago Pneumatic
Ingersoll Rand, Snap On, Matco, Old Milwaukee are all good brands. Ingersoll also makes great generators and lighting equipment for heavy industrial use that you can count on. Laura when using the air wrenches make sure you have a good grip on the wrench. Look in the video of how the wrench torques your hand to the left, hold on tight at all times, they can snap or injure one’s wrist if you are not careful. The fork lift is becoming the most used all around piece of equipment on the farm, it sure is handy. If it had a boom, headache block, winch cable and cable drum it would be the ultimate. What did y’all ever do with the white bucket trucks ? Prayers for Grandpa and family. 👍🚜🙏😎✌️
Im a fan of Old Milwaukee also
@@dhuber35 😂 LOL
Ingersoll Rand is top of the line but old school these days for a farmer that has lots of repairs in the field I would look into the large Milwaukee 1/2 inch drive 24 volt impact there is more then one size of 1/2 inch they may even make a 3/4 inch drive don't know. A farmer friend of mine uses them and is in love with the freedom of no air hose and compressor. To include even there grease gun even the dozer operators are going this direction. Air tools take so much volume of air also. Good luck! Great video!
Laura I drive a truck and the guy that runs the shop at my terminal uses a Milwaukee Battery impact wrench for the truck tires and if it can handle those it can handle the tractor tires too. Much lighter and he has been using it for about 2yrs so far. If you don't want to lug around one of the big air wrenches.
Keep a dryer on you air line and run lubricant in your tool
Both Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic are companies that have been around for 100 + years. can't go wrong with either one, when it comes to pneumatic tools.
I have several Chicago Pneumatics ( CP ) impacts that work great.
I owned a tool repair for over 25 years and to me the IR you used in the video is the one I would choose for myself. Its compact in size for the power it has. I repaired over 1/2 a dozen brands and sizes and if you oil it every time you are done using it .It will keep it from rusting inside and last for many many years. Remember just like the equipment you use to farm with you get what you pay for. Remember oil, oil, and oil every time you use it . Most all repairs were do to lack of oil. Good Luck
Always good to see a couple enjoying what they do and working as a TEAM. Hats off to y'all 🤠👍
Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic are both good 3/4 impacts. Biggest thing is to give it five or six drops of engine oil or dextron before each time you use it and use 1/4 quick couplers and you'll want a bigger industrial air compressor with a large tank that runs about 160lbs air pressure.
I agree with what the guys below said about IR. I was the Equipment maintenance Manager for a research farm on Kauai and used them often. The battery and electrical one's work great up to 1/2" drive, but once you start using 3/4" and 1" drive impacts, the IR air tools are awesome. Best bang for the buck for sure.
I'm looking forward to watching you guys during planting season!
300,000 Congratulations! I came aboard at about 30,000. I love your enthusiasm and I've learned a great deal about a modern farm from you! Thank You.
I been a farm mechanic for around 28 years I have had just about every brand of air impacts there is from CP to IR and there are good and bad one in them all. I've had the most problems with new IR guns in 3/4 and 1 inch. We quit buying them and built a hydraulic power pack and now have Stanley hydraulic impacts in our 3/4 and 1 inch once you use a hydraulic impact you'll forget all about those air and battery impacts and the nice thing is if you are doing light duty work in the field like changing tractor tires or plow shares and things like that you can run the hydraulic impacts off the tractor remotes you won't have the power like you do with a power pack but I haven't found a bolt on our farm they won't remove running off tractor.
I use IR in my shop but I also have Milwaukee battery powered impacts for field use. Both have held up well, the battery powered tools are just more convenient for us.
Working on cars for over 20 years i've always had IR impacts. I like the composite ones. I like the snap on air ratchets.
Here is a little trick with wheels and hubs and extensions.
1= Get two of each bolt size as on your axles that hold the wheels in place, but 8 inches long.
2=Cut off the hexagon head and sharpen to a rounded point, leaving the threaded part intact .
3= These will be used as guides when installing wheels and or extensions, hubs ext.
Once on the studs they will work as sliding guide which will make work easier and safer plus aligning the holes for the remainder of the bolts.
From Quebec Canada have a great day.
I love the sound of an impact under load.
I can't explain why, it is just magical for me
Grant, the best air impact gun is what you had right there in your hand, Ingersoll Rand. They make about the best air tools and air compressors in my opinion. Just make sure to always oil those air tools before each use, preferably with Marvel Mystery air tool oil through the air inlet connector. Also use a regulator and dryer inline and keep the pressure just below 100 psi for the longest life.
Laura, no need to be afraid of the impact gun when it's doing it's job removing the bolts. Just be careful pulling the trigger and spinning the socket at full speed up in the air (just don't do it) because the sockets can and do fly off and they can knock out your teeth, cut your scalp, or break a window, etc. My late youngest brother had a front tooth chipped off that way. Laura, we really do appreciate you too! You give us a lot of sunny cheerful interesting videos to watch and it brightens our days and nights! :-)
I agree the silver paint (yes I know it’s anti-seize) is a good thing. In addition to, rather than instead of, PB Blaster I would recommend “Pipe Break”. Got a trial of it at The Keystone Farm Show and used it to get a completely seized up motor going again. Not really sure if you should you it for that but had nothing to lose at that point so tried it and “yeah! It worked”. Got get myself more of it.
When I was farming my air tools were Campbell Hausfeld….never had any issues and 30 years later I still use them.
I have an Inger-sol Rand (IR) and love it as well as an old Craftsman but no longer use either as I bought a Milwaukee 1/2 drive impact & it's my go to impact wrench now. Haven't found anything it can't loosen (or twist off)..
As with other fans, congrats on the 300,000 subscribers and on to 400K. You and Grant are incredible with the short videos that pack so much information. Keep em coming. You should start a line of signature farm clothing for women farmers. You are a sharp dresser. Grant, you should do a tips and tricks book for farm equipment maintenance or at least a list. So wise for so young.
IR is the top of the line and you can not go wrong there and it will last you a lifetime. A very important thing to get the max out of any air tool is the air supply, you need volume not just PSI. When you double the inside diameter you increase the volume four times that is key for a 3/4"- 1" impact.
Ingersoll Rand is pretty much the gold standard for both compressors and pneumatic power tools. You can start there and work your way down.
For a young couple just starting out with a farm, my advice is to get the best (if you can) and take care of it, and you'll be able to pass it down to the next generation.
Get an IR two-stage, 80-100 gal. High volume compressor, and dryer, and you'll never have to buy another one.
I,Rand is best for heavy duty work I've had one 30 plus years it's never let me down, get one with a little longer shank works great for dual tires
Ingresol Rand is a good brand we use these in our truck maintenance shop.
I would suggest to get a impact with a 6 inch extension for easier reach
IR is top of the line. Buy it once and it will last you a lifetime. (well oiled of course) Neglected, any tool is prone to failure. Harbor freight works, but will not last under heavy use, I've had some. They're "homeowner" tools used once in awhile. Get a good industrial tool. Reach out to a few, either distributors or manufacturers, and see if they'll sponsor you with a few tools. You're on TV!
I used to use CP (Chicago Pneumatic) for years until I bought an IR. I gave away the CPs because they just are not nearly as strong and they waste more air.
I laughed. At 3:45 you asked "Does anyone have any recommendations for good brands of air tools?" and I blurted out "Ingersoll Rand!". Seconds later you said you were using your dad's Ingersoll Rand. 😊
IR and CP for air tools, Milwaukee 1" for portability.
I'd look to eBay for the air tools, and new from Milwaukee with the 12.0 HO battery. Not inexpensive, but so convenient.
I had a tire business and used nothing but 1” drive guns and IR was the best make sure you some marvel mystery oil through it, just a little, at the beginning of the day of use.
Have that same gun one in 3/4 and one in 1” had for years love them always work perfect
Nice thing about an air tool you can attach a three air manifold and never lose air pressure, cordless great for field work but don't
forget the spare batteries id stick with IR guns and Milwaukee
Milwaukee has several M18 high torque 3/4" - 1" impacts that are rated for 1,500 - 2,000 ft-lbs - some are made specifically for structural applications. Probably a little overkill for farm use, but on the bright side you'll never run into a fastener you can't get off... and you don't need to be tethered to a compressor!
When we work on our fleet of semi's we use aircat pneumatic and Milwaukee for cordless both work great!
3/4" impact is a beast, but a 1" is how we separate the hard-core from the dilettantes. The sockets are $40+ each.
"Dilettantes" I had to look that one up...
Amen brother...bought a 1" set of impact sockets from Mac on Kauai, you'd have thought it was a Capital Expense!!! LOL But, damn....Haveing to constantly tighten the hubs on a Rome disk makes those puppies almost essential!!!
Ingersoll Rand are great and long lasting, just remember to put some oil in before you hook it up every time. Also, remember to get one of the Quiet line they have, then you don't need ear protectors :)
Those bolts need to torqued to an exact spec. We found a air gun can stretch those bolts to where can break off. Found out the hard way on a combine. Bolts just kept breaking and needed to be replaced. Ended up buying a $900 Snap on torque wrench to put them to the owners manual spec.
We only occasionally need a big impact. We have a harbor freight that is several years old. The big rechargeable didn't exist back then. If I was going to get a second one? The pro for air would be low entry cost and nearly no ongoing maintenance cost. The con, we need to be where there's good air and deal with a hose. Rechargeable? Higher cost, higher maintenance (even our smaller tool's batteries cost a fortune and don't seem to last that long) but super handy. If having the right tool might get you running a 1/2 hour sooner in season you won't be thinking about what the battery cost, but if the battery is dead when you need it or goes dead before you finish??? I see the case for having both. For a young farmer, using Dad's/ father-in law's is a great system. Just don't forget to have it back for when he needs it.
We were all air tools and after getting a 1/2" and 3/4" Fuel Milwaukee 18v impact guns and a few sets of impact sockets on Amazon, we honestly haven't touched our air guns in the past 5 years. Get a torque amplifier for removing stuck lugnuts. Screw dragging around an air hose ever again.
IR is the big brand to buy, however make sure you are using the right gun(psi) for the job you are doing, to many psi' and you can rip a bolt off, too few and it will not seat, especially when working on wheels and engine mounts. You can look up on line all of your torque settings and bolt sizes for wheels ect. Make sure you are torquing them on after you use an airgun.
Caterpillar makes the best Antisease , Air tools Ingersoll Rand , Snap-On and Matco , I should have said Cat brand worked best for us in the power production and Hvac field for my 34yrs. Thank for showing me the farming life.
Cat doesn't make anti-seize, they purchase to a spec.
Mil-Prf-907 is the military specification for anti-seize. There were only two companies that manufactured to all of the specifications, Armite and Henkel Loctite.
The Armite product for a period of time contained lead, (haven't looked at a SDS sheet in a while) which I banned from use in our plant. The Henkel product that contains aluminum version is a good compromise (aluminum, copper, nickel, versions available).
The cordless Milwaukee ones are very impressive, Grant. If you get a chance, try one! 1/2" are very impressive, but I would go with the 3/4" . Only has a very little more ft lbs but is way heavier built. Then of course the one inch is really great. I do not even use my IR air impacts anymore!!
I work for an 18 wheeler repair shop and we use the milwaukee 1" impact on just about everything we do use pneumatic when the milwaukee just won't work
Ingersol Rand is at the top of the list for air tools, if you find the bolts that a 1\2 inch air impact won't budge, grab the high torque Milwaukee 18 volt impact and prepare to be impressed.
Harbor freight Earthquake has worked for me. The big Milwaukee impacts will do the same work. But costs a lot more. But you can take them out to the fields to work. It just depends on how much you can spend right now.
IR is a pretty good impact, or it used to be. I currently use a new snap-on. It's loud (without the muffler, which can be installed but restricts it a bit) It probably has the highest torque of any 1/2 gun. Another tip, is to run 1/2 inch line instead of 3/8 line, all the way from compressor, including the larger connectors. Just like an engine, more air can provide more power. I would try the lines with the old IR and see how much difference it makes..you'll be surprised
IR has most consistent torque will probably last your lifetime/ I have had one 35+years keep lubed and good air. I was in industrial maintenance for 50 years by far the cheap ones might work well for a short period but you'll go through a couple before you get a good one food for thought.
Go with the Milwaukee. You can take it wherever you need it. Way more versatile. Since buying cordless electric tools I haven't used air tools in years on our dairy farm. No cords, or hoses, no compressor, no dryer, no oil, less noise. M18 1/4" impact driver and 1/2" impact do 95% of the work in need done in any building or out in the field. Especially since you have multiple locations and livestock.
I work on semi trucks, and for 1/2 and smaller milwaukee beats air 90% of the time, the 10% is when battery is low, I have not used the 3/4 or 1 in milwaukee
Congratulations on the well deserved 300k milestone, Laura! I think you're Nascar ready, as what you lack in speed you make up with enthusiasm, Ricky Bobby would be so proud to have you on his team! :)
Wow! 300,000 Plus Subscribers! Congratulations! Love what you are doing!
get both. the air impact for the shop and the cordless for the field
I worked in a auto shop for 30 years. Had the same C P 1/2 inch all those years.
A few years in an auto body shop taught me one thing... buy Ingersoll Rand if you want reliability for your "scary" air tools. ;)
I work for John Deere and Ingersoll Rand is what we use for air tools and bigger milwaukees for battery.
Battery powered impacts can do most of what the air tools can do. I have a Harbor Freight Earthquake EQ12XT . It's strong enough to hurt you (1200 ft/lbs) if you aren't careful. And, the best part, it's relatively cheap and NO AIR REQUIRED!
i was an automobile tech for 40+ years, and used snap on tools. they are great, but very expensive. you can buy stuff from harbor freight way cheaper, that will work fine on the farm, look on line and check the reviews, wow 300k subscribers way to go
Ingersoll Rand is an excellent impact , I’ve several air tools and my Ingersoll impact is my go to.
A new I.R. impact would probably be about the best you could get. Personally, I like the Harbor Freight Earthquake XT brand. About half the cost, is my favorite part.
I concur
Even if the Harbor Freight Earthquake XT impact wears out after a five - six years, they are so inexpensive that you can afford to replace them with a brand new one. Also, if they get left out in the field and lost, you aren't out a huge amount of $$$. Generally the best bang for the buck.
Again great video! Greetings from the Netherlands!
When I was in the Air Force reserves as an aircraft mechanic we used snap on air tools. They were a little spendie but they are guaranteed for life.
Retired from truck repair, if your looking for tire work then you should be looking at 1 inch drive and IR been around since day of time, tested and proven although you need air supply and hose sized for volume. ☮
Great content as always ! Farming is hard work but the rewards and lifestyle are priceless !
Nothing wrong with the Milwaukee 1" drive units. Just a thought though, long air hoses sap power. That is why factories have manifolds and just drop lines to work stations. Buying larger diameter hose(s) or adding an accumulator tank close to the work can make a surprising difference. That is a lot cheaper than new tools and/or a bigger compressor.
Congrats on 300K! Super awesome. I would agree with others that pneumatic is gonna get you more power, but the cordless stuff you can take out in the field with you and not have to also cart around an air tank. Probably not a bad idea though to invest in both. I know a lot of guys ( and I include myself) in the trades that do the same with cordless and corded tools. I like having options.
Ingersol Rand makes excellent air tools , as does Chicago Pneumatic ! I have some of both that are over 50 years old and still going strong (good maintenance) !!
Laura and Grant harbor freight 1/2 inch and 1 inch air impact use the extended anvil light weight they work well and are powerful and if they fail they are cheap to replace ive had mine for 3 years with no problems you need to buy napa air tool lube and use it often and buy a air tool air filter with air dryer to remove the moisture from the air also available at HF
I've been a mechanic for 40 years and have tried every air tool and Ingersoll rand is the best!
This is probably your 18th video I've watched and I just now remembered to subscribe. They are always fun to watch and I hope you have a prosperous season. See you next time.
A nitro kat 1250k 1/2 inch drive or any of the ingersoll rand impacts. Both have been really reliable for working on Cargo ships engines and auxiliary machinery
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Decrease torque specs when using anti-sieze. Look it up.
Most reputable tools are going to be similar out of the box. The difference is years down the road. Rebuildable and availability of parts should be a consideration. I like I.R.
Can't go wrong with IR air tools. Excellent quality and elegant finish. Just oil 'em up before you use them. Top notch!
Congratulations on your 30K , fabulous achievement. Always great videos. Greetings from North Wales in U.K. 👏👍
I've been in the tire business 40 years most powerful impact is Milwaukee half inch impact with battery pack
Ingersoll Rand is slightly less competitive although it's a good brand or the second best one
The half inch Milwaukee cordless is the most powerful nut removing impact on the market
3/4” drive Milwaukee cordless impact won’t have any problem with tractor duals use it to take them on/off all the time
Ben mechanic in for years had snap-on's Ingersoll Rand wore a lot of them out you want something cheap and dependable with the best warranty just go to harbor freight and get you a earthquake gun if something happens to it you just take it in and lay it on the counter they say go get a new one and bring it to the front you walk out and keep getting it
IR is your go-to for air, but seriously go the large Milwaukee as you get heaps of grunt and are portable for your pivot work.