Chief Air Hammer Test Head To Head VS Snap On
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
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Head to head comparison and test with the Chief air hammer from Harbor Freight VS the Snap On. Can a $120 tool compete with a $550 tool? Let's Find Out!
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Contact Project Farm. He'll make a test jig for it.
No doubt
Honestly project farm has the BEST comparison videos, no one can say the opposite
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@@ortalionowywiesaw9455 yes! Also they revealed that the chief is made in same plant that the Mac Airhammer is only difference is trigger mechanism
Clay find someone who needs a rear wheel bearing done on a Ford Explorer. That will be a real test for these air hammers lol
So true
Those are torturous. The salt of eastern canadian winters certainly dont help either!
I know a way better way than an air hammer for those
@@CJGeibe yeah recommend a whole Knuckle lol
Lol nope, find my channel. Ill make a video qnd upload it next one i get in
Use it for 6 months and give us an update how you like compared to the snap on that’s a real test I would say
Not much to go wrong on an air hammer bud. Even a soft hammer is good enough for awhile. Not a harbor freight shill, don't own this hammer, and plenty disappointed with a decent amount of dumb tools from harbor freight.
Basically comes down to moisture removal and oiling before putting a tool away. Maybe he more $ is less sensitive to proper use, but this is a great deal imo.
May be disappointed in time for semi-occasional-hobbyist use after I get one for honda ball joint and bearing removal, but I bet it would be quite good for quite a while.
t.buys american whenever possible, as in +200% cost over chine shit for an "I need it for this task, may need it in the future, so why not".
I do have several other chief tools, purchased for specific projects, that sit until I need them again (infrequently) and they're just fine.
@@anon58973 well I’ve had my snap on air hammer rebuilt a couple times but I use it every day so just cause it’s a simple design doesn’t mean it doesn’t wear out if it wears out in 6 months it ain’t worth it to me I can get a few years out of my snappy and before it needs a rebuild and the rebuild is cheap and fast, I doubt your gonna walk into the store get them to rebuild the chief or give you a kit to do it yourself. I think your thinking everyone is a hobbiest which is not the case for me hence why I said use for 6 months then let me know how it is
@@zbrown362 thanks zack, your probably thinging everyone is a pro user. So let's meet in the middle, chief prolly a great choice for amateurs snap-on for the prose like you.
If you really want to give it a good torture test, go to the closest concrete plant, and let the drivers clean the mixer trucks with them.
I have that snap on air hammer and it is hands down my favorite tool in my box. When nothing else works, I grab the snappy. Love that vids Clay keep it up❤️
Thanks Clay. I have bought one as I am DIY kinda guy and can’t justify paying $$$ for something I might use on occasion. I have been pretty happy with the performance of the Chief. Keep ip the great vids.
Thanks for the video Clay
I just got the Chief hammer. It broke two different chisels the first time I used it. It’s a beast, it should probably not be on the .401 shank, but should be .498 instead.😊
Awesome. I got the Chief air hammer about 2 months ago and have used it almost daily since. Working in Wisconsin it gets put through its paces. Hasnt been stopped by a seized in hub assembly or brake rotor so far!
That’s good to know ! I’m impressed with it
I did pay the extra $15 or whatever it was for the extended warranty in case i have any issues but so far its been great.
I had a PH2052 since 1997 it still strong as ever. I've so used many times for the real test was losesening ball joint using a pickle of fork and low speed control to loosen striped dome shape allen bolts !! Precion Speed control is key to nothing beats a snap on !!
I've had my 3050 for 18-19 years and have beat the tar out of ...finally had to replace a trigger seal last year
The matco air hammer is the shiznit..... I have that same snappy air hammer and my coworkers matco air hammer always out performs it.....I'll be traiding it soon. I'd also like a big nasty....
I to would like to own a big nasty. Astro tools are having a giveaway for a custom big nasty (well thier calling it Thor's hammer). Look at south main autos last video for details. I know i entered to win.
@@lovetolearn5253 yeah I saw that, I've followed Eric o for a long time now...he is a great mechanic and just a good dude in general And I've learned alot from watching his videos...after tech school and being in the field....
+1 for the new Matco air hammer. It's worth every penny. Got mine in orange!
Answers my questions thanks Clay. Thought about a big nasty but the chuck shank is different & I've wondered about that cheif considering it's from Harbor freight. But wow, for the money I don't think you'd go wrong
I had the chief long barrel and I just returned it today. I had 2 of them in just over a year. It hits hard but after 8 months both just stopped working. So I went to matcos newest long barrel.
Thanks, Clay
Great video as always Clay!
I’ve always had good luck with Sioux air tools, they’re an excellent value for a very well made tool.
Guess who purchased Sioux some years back? . . . Snap-On.
This was my idea ! for the price i guess you cant go wrong. I have the mac long barrel and compared to my buddys snap on it hits a little harder and less vibration it has like a little air cushion or something like that . Anyways great video !!
Impressed so far, interested to see how it holds up in the long run. For $129.99 hard to argue not picking it up.
Been using it for several months, holds up great I have been abusing it. The only issue is the threads keep coming out from vibration so as soon as you buy it loosen all the threads put threadlocker and tighten it down and you will be golden
Great video I have a buddy that has a earth quake impact that is like 8 years old and it will not die rusted hub bolts do not faze it. Like you said HF is stepping up there game. 🔧🔧🔧🔧
I have a earthquake xt I’ve had it for 2 years and beat the hell out of it. I leave it outside In the rain and still works as good as new except the throttle on the trigger doesn’t work the best.I’ve taken it apart and you can tell it’s very cheaply made but it holds up.
Been waiting for a reliable source to review one of these thanks for the content!!
It’s really hard to test an air hammer because there’s not a real good way of showing how hard or fast it hits. Like this video the snap on had a fresh edge on a new chisel and threads to help hold it on the bolt. The Chief fought a blunt edge and no threads ..... but it shows it can compete even with those against it.
TTC just tested the Chief, new Aircat, new Thor, and Snap-On and the Chief was pretty much dead last in that group. Performance per dollar, sure. But the Snap-On is made in USA, which is worth a lot to me.
Great video have a great one and stay safe 👍
I use the Chief air hammer professionally and it's a absolute beast! I also own the Chief reversible cut-off tool and it's a beast too lol!! You can also still use the 20% coupon on the Chief line.
You're the reason why America will never be great again. Thanks for giving money to China's military.
@@nikkapubess3349are you dumb? If you have an issue with what people are able to buy write to congress not a consumer. This tool is less than half the price with identical internals
That's nice chief tool review is cool
Great video!
We were trying to drive out kingpins from the forklift at work... using heat and good old hammer and punch, wasn't budging those kingpins... I recommend the chief air hammer to the boss man so he sent me to go grab one.. the price went up to $139 and Harbor freight didn't have any accessories (hammer, chisel). Ended up getting an 8 inch hammer bit from Matco. I'll tell you, this chief air hammer is a beast !! It took a little bit of time but it drove them kingpins out 👍👍 for the price, compared to snap on.. can't be beat.. another great tool from Harbor Freight!!
It hits hard!
I bought my chief air hammer when it was only $99 and I used the 20% off coupon i got it around $85 , best n strong air hammer
Good honest comparison vid.
Wow, my second air hammer video today. If I don't win the Astro, I might have to pick up one of these. 👍
I have a CP 714 for light duty 401. shank type work witch is for precision work when I need something to give up and move I get out my 498 shank air hammer which is a CP717 and an ASTRO 4980. They make things happen.
Good test. 👍
Cool video as usual. I've been thinking about replacing my old IR air hammer, it's got a lot of miles on it. This chief might be a good option
That’s what I am replacing with this one. It’s gotten pretty weak but it’s also not been cared for very well either
So yeah, it’s definitely worth it. Thanks for the video. I just need to break fan clutches. 😂😂
11:25 sounds like someone had gas station burritos for lunch.
It be like that sometimes ! 🙄
Great Video
I've had that new Matco air hammer for about 4 months now. It is by far my favorite out of any I've owned/tried. It has awesome trigger control and hits whicked hard for a 401 shank. It also feels great in the hand and i can't get enough of that Matco orange!
MAC and Big Nasty i like most, and of course Snappy, ill have to look into the Chief Clay, thx's for bring this new hammer to my attention and realy good straight down to earth video, 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
My mac airhammer is a beast for real
Rumor has it that the Cheif is a Mac in black clothing. Check out Torque Test Channel video on the Mac and the Cheif.
Great Video Brosuff 🍻😎🤙
Thank you
Okay what went unsaid was how the stroke length made the difference in being able to hold the tool on target. the snap on's shorter stroke made it easier in my opinion..like to know if the chief held up over time...
Thanks for the video I think I am going to go buy a chief Long barrel I have an IR medium barrel but want more power
Snap on is expensive but it just works
Thanks for the video clay I have been tossing up the thought of getting an air hammer but the price is nuts for something that doesn’t get used that much
Well here’s your answer and you can use the 20% off coupon on them so that brings it to just over a long wheel based $10
I use mine all the time for various things like hub and rotor removal with a flat bit to breaking wheel bearings loose and many more things
Do a side by side of the 2 removing upper and lower ball joints on a 4x4 ford with a flat punch bit
Harbor Freight has stepped up alot I have alot of there tools today I have A 3/8 Earthquake 20V Xt it works well and I have abused the crap out of it!
I have that and the 1/2" and, it breaks'em all loose. My coworker uses M18 Fuel tools and my Earthquake XT are just as good if not a slight bit better.
What brand air tool oil do you prefer?
@@gilbertsanchez8914 I'm not sure who you're asking but, I use Marvel.
The Mac and chief are the same lol
Good review..
Mr Clay, I used the big chief a bunch the last two days breaking some welds on our shop gate and I had to bust the head and nut off a stainless 5/8 bolt (not the head size, a real 5/8 x 11 bolt on a stuck conveyor shaft. The hammer is solid, it survived an air line full of water and a couple knuckleheads at the controls. The trick is to use a real Mayhew chisel. The chief brand are ok but you run back to the grinder about 3:1 vs a USA made part. Thanks for the review, I normally buy Astro but didn’t want to be stuck using an oddball .498 shank chisel. Tool junkie that I am, I may buy the Astro anyway 😁
I'm shocked you didn't buy the napa air hammer that thing goes on sale for 80 bucks every year and its awesome
Can’t beat the Astro tools aka big nasty. That is hands down the hardest hitting air hammer on the market. I’ve drove out unit bushings on a John Deere anhydrous rig with it and it either breaks um or sends um flyin across the shop. Anyone that’s took these out know they where drove in by Thor’s hammer. The Chief is good for people on a budget though for sure
Snap-on is an excellent tool but it's not what's the money
Please do an update video on this! I would like to see how The Chief has held up after 2 years, great vids!!
Works great. Torque test channel exposed it as the same air hammer as mac tools
Bau Bau great channel name!!! N great video. New sub here.
I love my matco air hammer. Everyone in the shop wants to borrow it because it has more power than theirs haha.
I have one, the Damn trigger fell off.. Seriously.
@@jeffdarkness666 Dang, that sucks man! Probably out of warranty too, right?
@@koorite. YEP, I'll get it fixed one of these days, until then I got my old bullet proof Snap on I've had for 15 years, it's not as powerful as the matco but a heck of a lot more reliable.
@@jeffdarkness666 Heck yeah. Our engine guy was using his snap-on air hammer a while back to knock out some frame rivets on a 2500, and after a while of slow progress he asked to try my matco since it was only about a month old then, and it knocked em right out. He said he would get one if he wasnt planning on retiring in about a year haha.
@@koorite. I like the Matco, don't get me Wrong, just wasn't impressed with the trigger, I had it for 2 years until that happened, and to make matters worst we don't have a Matco Man right now, ours retired to play with his dirt track car full time I reckon.
Nicely done video, Clay! Got a question for you about the air hammers, after you put the chisel in the hammer. I was told not to push the trigger without the chisel against something because the chisel could come out, of course thats with the spring retainer instead of the quick change chuck. Of course I do the same thing you did holding the chisel when testing to insure it's installed correctly. Thanks for sharing....
I have done it with the spring type too but ai can see how they can come out but I don’t think it will with the chuck style
It can also knock the end out of the gun if done too much. The hammer hits against the end of the barrel along with the chisel - not good! The test would have been better with fresh bits, or sharpened bits in each tool. That, or using a hammer bit, or a ball joint splitter. It was good of him to do the comparison.
Chief seems to be the power tool version upgrade like Icon is the hand tool upgrade. I like my Matco better than the snap-on. most of matco's power tools are better performers than Snap-on. Except the Snap-on long and short speed ratchet. By far Snap-on's most prized power tool.
Ingersoll Rand makes a pretty kickass air hammer.
That’s the one this is replacing, it was wore out
I think that the price point is going to get it in the hands of a lot of people. Also the warranty for the Chief and how many times you'll have to use it. I don't own any HF tools so I don't know how they warranty their tools. Final thoughts.. At that price I would buy one and I really don't need one since I already a IR hammer. Need or want what's the difference
We use air hammers in Aviation on a daily and juat so you know careful when you pull the trigger with the bit in without it against something cause I have seen them fly out with alot of force. Spring and quick styles.
The spring styles I have seen but not the chuck style. I’ve tried making my snap on release one with no luck
@@KoonTrucking when you switch rivet head sizes all day it starts to get loose and then it happens.
Great test Clay my only downside was not giving the Chief a sharp bit on the bolt cutting test. I think it would have done it just as fast. Mac used to make a devastating air in the 90's that was so strong it destroyed itself if you weren't careful. I'm trying to remember the p/n but I think it was a PH8060 with the 4" barrel and you could feel how much more power it had over the snap on. I regret getting rid of mine. I had more problems with destroying my bits then the gun. But they changed it and the newer design wasn't as badass. Interesting vid though let's see how it holds up oh and what was the warranty on it? That's something to consider in the mix....
I just didn’t want to destroy another bit when it really didn’t matter anyways. With the shape of the bit that just shows the Chief is even more than it appears! Haha I’m not sure on the warranty I’m sure it tells on the website
@@KoonTrucking oh ok gotcha
Maybe test it on some suspension parts like ram truck ball joints or some big rivets
Like on chevy,
Not a bad test though 👍
If I would have had one handy when I was available to film this it would have been perfect
torque test channel also breaks these down in a more scientific look if anyone is interested.
All you can do is be honest, that's the best way.
I know it’s not in the video but I’m certain that the Mac tools MPH1911 is identical to the Chief. But the Chief, it’s 1/2 the price, I found that out too late.
Each hammer should have it's own new bit
I've been thinking about upgrading from my McGraw medium barrel air hammer to one of these for chassis work on my pickup. Today I had an axle spline on a CV axle that would not break. Used a dead blow hammer on it first, then hit it wiht the air hammer.....the axle is seized in there, probably the original axle that's been in it since it was built in Michigan in 02'
The Chief is well worth the money. It hits super hard.
Mac runs circles around the Snapon my buddie would come steal mine over his Snapon one and it feels great in the hand.
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Great test Clay but I think it would be a lot more fair if you used two new chisels instead of using it on the snapon then the harbour freight. I am sure when you cut off the first bolt it would of blunted the chisel a little. But great show as always 👏👌👍
Yeah you are correct but I wasn’t going to ruin two chisels to end up with the same results and two ruined chisels ...... just saying
@@KoonTrucking Fair enough
Have you try the ingersoll rand air hammer
Should have put something like a metal T in the vise on both sides of the bolt so the bits wouldn’t slip off then, they both could have had a fair advantage
Want it to look cool? Snap On PH3050RBOOT should fit on it.
It's a .401" shank so I'd rather invest in the truck or Mayhew brand bit sets rather than the crap that comes with them since they're all about $275 for a 5-piece set. The gun itself is good.
How's it holding up after 2 years (presumably) on the service truck?
Still going strong. Can’t beat it
Hey koon what IR branded Air hammer did you replace?
I don’t know it was silver and wore out
my only beef is the 90 warranty it should be longer I wonder if an extended warranty is available
the advantage of the snap on is its variable trigger
Drive some anchor pins out of a spider. That’s a test
I bought the IR118max kit off of Amazon for about 120, it's awesome
Bought the 119max kit last week. POS just shot air out after a couple seconds of squeezing the trigger like one of the reviews had mentioned, which I had seen but thought maybe it could’ve just been a bad batch. Anyway, ordered the Matco the next day and returned the IR.
@@kaosaepharn4326 idk about the 119max but I've never had an issue with my 118
@jake my coworker has the 118max. I might have to agree with the other guy with this one. I was doing a axle recall on a accord. Used his 118 max and it didn't budge the axle out of the spindle. Used my boys mac tools air hammer and it did the job well. If I was to consider the IR line up I would get the super duty 123max( I think thats what it is) lol
For what I paid for it, it does what I need it to
@@jakeschmitt5161 it's def an affordable air hammer with a punch ! No doubt$
The price point...I’ll stick with the chief. Not that big of a difference between the two. Harbor freights warranty is second to none as well 👍🏽
Exactly!
Clay what do think of the I.R
I have one and it has been abused so this is the replacement for it
Is the chief still holding up well? I was looking into buying one.
Yes
Tighten your vise I can’t stand watching it move side to side.
Get a pointed bit and a 3/4 plate of steel and drive it in. Fresh bit first each.
The flattened bit hurt the chief on the bolt vs the fresh cutting edge the snap on had. Then it was flattened worse and hurt the snap on on the rebar test.
Not an easy too to test but you should use a fresh bit on each top on each test and make a guide to hold the bit from slipping off
I didn’t figure it was worth ruining two bits to show pretty much the same outcome.
Im sure you know that the threads of the bolt are quite a bit weaker than the shank of the bolt. Also Not giving both a fresh bit right of the bat. I feel like the chief was at a big disadvantage before it even started!
It was at a disadvantage and still performed well that was the point
The test needs to be more scientific. New bits for each gun/test. That would be expensive, but the only way to be fair. Thanks for your effort.
I was going through this exactly like I planned to give the chief a less fighting chance with an older bit to prove it can do what the snap on does w a new one. There’s really ZERO difference in power of them.
I never use 90 psi. It’s always at least 150 psi
good review. will either hammer drive aluminium rivets?
Never tried but I figure they would. They hit hard
@@KoonTrucking to drive aluminium rivets they need a smooth trigger and a long stroke, will try the chief hammer after I get one in the future.
Astro Pneumatic Tool 4980
I own a Matco air hammer that I’m guessing is from the 80s or 90s. It’s wicked and has a stiff trigger so it’s pretty much on or off. It’ll get away from you!
I just can't see spending 129 at Harbor when I can get a new Ingersoll Rand long barrel with quick connect and with a chisel set for 149.
I used the IR branded Air hammer today. And it didn't do the job. Trust me either get the super duty air hammer that Ir makes or get the chief lol
So I really only use harbor freight stuff for like my misc shop tools, sockets, hex drives, hand tools, prybars, hammers. All that kinda stuff, I tryn stay away from harbor freight when it comes to POWER tools, for instance my 1/2 impact is a snapon, BUT my swivel socket 1/2 set is icon brand and it kicks ass, especially for the price, even my flex head wrenches are icon. I love them. But yea I for sure would rather have an Ingersoll Rand Diegrinder or ingersoll rand 3/8 or 1/2 inch impact over harbor freight stuff, ya know good name brand power tools, but man this Chief Air Hammer I am really tempted on giving a shot, looks like it kicks ass too, the price is amaing. there is a Ingersoll Rand 119MAXK Long Barrel Air Hammer Kit on amazon for $145 comes with bits and everything, but I really need an air hammer pretty soon and don't wanna wait the day or two for it to come in the mail. Do I give the Chief a shot or go with a decent brand name air hammer instead?
Chief is an excellent air hammer
@@KoonTrucking I just went ahead an ordered the ingersoll 119maxk, along with some other things, stubby 3/8 ingersoll, and ingersoll diegrinder, so nice little matching set, im happy cant go wrong with either honestly, i was able to get over night shipping so win win.
always lube your tool before you go hammering
That chief air hammer is the same as macs, made in the same factory but with a different trigger mechanism
You must have been watching the @torque test channel
@@KoonTrucking lol yep, thought you call me out on that one 🤣
Any interest in trying out some tools from the UK? We got a harbour freight type store over here called Halford. They have a life time guaranteed range of tools. In my eyes it's no tool truck brand but believe it or not I find it easier to warrant a tool with them than with my snap on guy. But that could just be because my snap on guys only interested in soccer. I guess I big factor in tools is your tool man hence why you stick with old Hamilton
I was one who ask about this review, thanks for taking the time and energy to put this video out
Ya man it's nice when you put in a request and it comes through! Also he wanted one for the service truck which means a new tool and a video to watch
15:29 yeah ive got one too bud 🤣
Very disappointed you didn't include the mac in this comparison. It's an absolute beast
I forgot about it honestly
I hate my MAC air hammer it always misfires
The chief hits way harder you can hear it
I would like a big air hammer to hammer on stuff. Not so much to air chisel
That chief Air hammer is made by the same place with same parts as the MAC tools air hammer. Only difference is the trigger assembly.
And it's alot cheaper.