OK so im either going to be getting puma 60 gal (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34887) or kobalt 60 gal (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=221565-14989-LLA3706056&detail=cr&lpage=none) and im going to be looking for air tools. Im curious as to what brands to look for and what to look for in the tools. I am mainly looking for a 3/8" ratchet, 1/2 impact, and something to sand/polish an aluminum wakeboard tower. What tool would be best for the polishing/sand of the tower? Im looking to spend under $100 for each tool. If that isnt enough to get some quality(hope to have for a very long time) then let me know. Ive been looking at craftsman and IR, and im getting confused to what the differences are or if they are any good.

IR makes some of the best air tools. Better that any Snap-On and I'm a Snap-On whore.

IR is waaay better than craftsman.

I prefer IR myself but have had decent luck with Chicago Pneumatic as well.

As far as the 1/2" gun, buy the best IR you can afford and don't look back.

any specific model numbers? im looking on the sears site and the models they have, i cant find on the IR site.

I get all of my IR stuff from Northern. They carry a full line of IR air tools.






Sure wish I had a THUNDER GUN:mr-t:

just get the classic IR gun. 3/8th ratchet really depens on how much power you need. i would also get a 3/8 butterfly gun, there real nice to have around.
harbor freight 1/2in impact sockets are a good buy also.

ok so IR it is, now what would be a good tool to sand/wetsand an aluminum wakeboard tower for a boat, its pitted, so i want to sand it down, then polish it, then clear coat it. Any ideas of what air tool would be best fitted for that?

and im going to be looking for air tools. Im curious as to what brands to look for and what to look for in the tools. I am mainly looking for a 3/8" ratchet, 1/2 impact, and something to sand/polish an aluminum wakeboard tower.

Aside from the polishing question maybe here's your same thread, same questions:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=650640

IR is waaay better than craftsman.

LOL - funny, my craftsman impact was made by IR

for sanding get a dual action sander. there like $30 at walmart. mine has served me well.

anyone every try and of the grizzly tools air tools i know there woodworking tools like planers and jointers are really good there air tools are really cheap and look to be of good quality something to look at though there prices are as cheap as hf