Astro Pneumatic

Mechanics' Tools

Astro Pneumatic Ratchet and Release Flare Nut Wrenches

May 19, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

Astro Pneumatic has come out with new ratcheting flare nut wrenches that capture flare nuts during use.

Sockets & Drive Tools

Astro Pneumatic Wobble Head Ratchets

Sep 19, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Astro Pneumatic’s wobble-head ratchets? Practical, or not?

Bit Holders & Drivers

Neat Innovation: Astro Pneumatic 3-in-1 Hex Key Wrench Set

Oct 30, 2013 Stuart 22 Comments

These 3-in-1 L-wrenches feature ball hex and straight hex tips, as well as a sliding 6pt hex socket.

Hand Tools

Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Aug 16, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

I rarely work with retaining snap rings, but when I do they sometimes come at me in waves of different styles and sizes. While my changeable multi-tip internal and external snap ring pliers are great to use, changing those tips out many times in a single project can be quite tedious.

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