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Old May 26, 2023 | 04:10 PM
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Pretty new to body work. Got a huge compressor and a big box of used air tools. This Snap-on air DA barely moves. Are these fixable or it it now junk?
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They need to be oiled to run smoothly. Put a couple drops of oil in the air inlet. Since its snap on you may be able to if parts are still available. If you are new to bodywork, be careful how you use it. Keep it flat. Using it in correctly can cause you more work. JMO....
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You can probably obtain a manual for it on-line. I believe psi for running it is around 40. Don't trash it as Snap-On is top-of-the line stuff. Call Snap-On as I believe all their tools have a life time warranty.
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
You can probably obtain a manual for it on-line. I believe psi for running it is around 40. Don't trash it as Snap-On is top-of-the line stuff. Call Snap-On as I believe all their tools have a life time warranty.
Thanks. I emailed them.
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
They need to be oiled to run smoothly. Put a couple drops of oil in the air inlet. Since its snap on you may be able to if parts are still available. If you are new to bodywork, be careful how you use it. Keep it flat. Using it in correctly can cause you more work. JMO....
Noted. Thank you.
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You can probably obtain a manual for it on-line. I believe psi for running it is around 40. Don't trash it as Snap-On is top-of-the line stuff. Call Snap-On as I believe all their tools have a life time warranty.
One year warranty, flat fee of $110 to fix it.
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A few drops of MM oil and let it set a few hours. Runs like a banshee now! Thx CM200!
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