Is there a cordless, battery powered air hammer?

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Good day, guys! I have already made my garage set up as a cordless garage (as if something like that exists lol). All of the tools from tire inflators to impact guns is either M18 or M12. I have no complaint about it, it’s really doing great!

Now, I have been working with this rusty old car and I eventually needed an air hammer, which is clearly out of my options because of my garage setup.

My question is, do cordless air hammer exists or a cordless air chisel? Can it do extreme jobs? I need some recommendations for my cordless garage set up. Thank you very much in advance!
 
I know of a tool called SDS hammer drill, it has a chisel attachment. Just invest in an air compressor, it’s more effective.
 
I know of a tool called SDS hammer drill, it has a chisel attachment. Just invest in an air compressor, it’s more effective.
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I hate to say it but I think getting a compressor is the most viable solution to my problem.
 
Been there, my solution was to buy a small compressor and I was surprised by it. It was very handy, quiet, and efficient. I’m happy with my decision.
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Good for you! I am eyeing on some compact compressors, do you have any recommendations?
 
I you really wanted a cordless, portable air tool, and you have plenty of batteries, why not check out Milwaukee’s portable air compressor? Best to check theirs before any other brand.
 
User 6’s approach is true. It isn’t the same and it will never be. Just invest in a good quality air compressor and air hammer setup. It will do you good in the future, especially when you’re working with automotive tasks.
 
I’ve seen electric demolition hammers in action and I think they’re much harder to use compared to the traditional air hammer, they’re bulkier and heavier. If space and portability is your main concern, just use a small compressor together with the traditional air hammer. Just my two cents.
 
All I can say is that I am very happy I added a compressor to my setup even though I am really skeptic at first. It creates so much possibilities with pneumatic tools. Just get the one with decent capacity to handle your air hammer’s needs.
 
If you really wish your setup to be cordless. I would suggest electric demolition hammers, just don’t expect too much from them. Just remember that they are heavier and awkward to use than pneumatic hammers.
 
I could suggest rotary hammer for you because they have a hammer-only mode, but there are other great options you could consider specifically for you needs.

Best is to just buy a smaller air compressor. I know there’s a high-pressure model with a small tank – it doesn’t work as strong as the conventional type. Also, these smaller types of compressors will cost you much more compared to larger compressors in the long run.

A needler scaler will come in handy since you’re working with a rusty car. This tool is designed specifically for paint or rust removal, use this instead of the standard air chisel. There are also electric versions of these attachments in place of drill bits or chisel, even rotary hammer has attachments.
 
Been reading comments for years even before Ingersoll Rand’s 1/2" impact. I remember them saying that an air chisel would be the ultimate reason why anyone should keep a compressor on their garages.

Just to be perfectly honest with you, that’s also the reason why I keep a compressor in my garage, I think about 75% of my compressor use is mainly for air chisel, the rest is for my 1/2" impact and die grinders. Speaking of impact, I would prefer the mid-torque and eventually I fig out that even the HITW might occasionally come up short, so I kept the air gun ha-ha.

The air chisel alone is too useful for me, I would buy another compressor if I cannot use it anymore, that’s how useful it is for me. But seriously, compressor still has an important use in other tasks. I wouldn’t buy an inflator for a tire, or even cordless paint sprayer, I won’t waste money on them on the expense of having a compressor? I’ll have the compressor over any of these tools. I wouldn’t spend money on how little things I could use them for. Hope this helped you, mate!
 
For me, I would suggest the Harbor Freight Bauer SDS Plus Rotary Hammer. This tool is a game changer when it comes to chiseling. Not only for its cordless brushless feature, it also has a chisel-only mode that has no rotation which is perfect when chiseling out a car’s floor pan.

If hand tools and angle grinder is what you’re looking for, then this is the one for you. Handy, strong, and reliable.
 
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