On 10 Nov 2010 00:27:22 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"
wrote:

On 2010-11-09, wrote:
On 9 Nov 2010 03:05:35 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"
wrote:




Oh yes -- the air drill will stall before it twists your wrist
off, unlike a 1/2" electric drill in the confined space under a car,
which brings the back of your hand in violent contact with something
sharp or otherwise uncomfortable.

That depends on the drill and the pressure. I've been slapped pretty
hard by an air drill.

O.K. This was a 3/8" chuck capacity drill with 1200 RPM free
speed. Yes, if it were geared for slower speed, it would have more
torque. But compared to my 3/8" capacity electric drill, the stall
torque is a lot kinder. (Unlike universal (brush-type) electric motors,
the torque does not increase at slower speeds with the air motors. :-)

Enjoy,
DoN.
I'd compare that 1/2 inch air drill to a hefty 3/8 electic as far as
it's slap factor is concerned. Nowhere near the 1/2" Makita
though!!!!!!!