[Buerste]

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My 30 year old Bluepoint 1/2 inch drive does not have much power. I
do not use it much but it seems to have had more power in the past.
I took it apart checked to see that the vanes were free, reassemble
and no improvement. With the compressor reading 140 psi, I would
guess that there was atleast 125+ psi at the gun (25 ft of 3/8 hose).

Looking at various adds - there is quite a price range on 1/2 in.
impacts. The ones that appear to be mid pack to better typically
list the torque. The torque values seem to vary widely. Question -
are these torque specs like Sears compressor hp specs? If so, how do
I make a good judgement as to what to consider buying? Gladly receive
suggestions from the group as to brands/models of impact guns to
consider. I am thinking of spending $60 to $80 but will consider more
IF spending more will give better results.

Buy new vanes from Snap-on.

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I wondered about buying new vanes - will it make much of a difference
or have impacts become more powerful in the past 3 decades?

My 30 year old Bluepoint 1/2 inch drive does not have much power.


Buy new vanes from Snap-on.

[Buerste]

wrote in message
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I wondered about buying new vanes - will it make much of a difference
or have impacts become more powerful in the past 3 decades?

My 30 year old Bluepoint 1/2 inch drive does not have much power.


Buy new vanes from Snap-on.


Unless there are other problems, the new vanes will make a huge difference.
And, it's cheap!