Pneumatic Air Hammers
Choosing a Pneumatic Air Hammer
A pneumatic air hammer drives a chisel bit with rapid blows to cut sheet metal, break rusted joints, split nuts, and pop ball joints and bushings. This collection holds three Jet air hammers that differ by stroke length: the JAT-900 short hammer at 1-5/8", the JAT-901 medium at 2-5/8", and the JAT-902 long at 3-1/2". The Jet JSG-1304 four-piece chisel set fits these hammers for common cutting and punching jobs.
What to Look For
- Stroke length. A short stroke gives more control for trim and body work. A longer stroke hits harder for rusted suspension parts and heavy cutting.
- Chisel selection. Keep a set of chisels on hand so you can switch between cutting, punching, and separating tasks without changing tools.
- Air supply. Check the air requirements on each hammer against your compressor and regulator.
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Pneumatic Air Hammers FAQ
Air hammer or chipping hammer?
An air hammer is a compact pistol-grip tool for automotive and sheet metal work. A chipping hammer is a heavier tool for concrete, foundry, and weld scale work. Choose by the material and how hard the job hits.
Which stroke length should I buy first?
For general shop work, the medium stroke JAT-901 is a balanced middle option. Pick the short JAT-900 for finer body work, or the long JAT-902 if most of your jobs involve stuck, rusted parts.