Needle scaler any good?

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I need an inexpensive needle scaler for light work.  Are these Powermate needle scalers any good?  The price is low, but is the quality low as well?Powermate model: 024-0299CT


Reply:I use a electric wire brush aka 4 ½" grinder.  If weld is running just right removing slag is easy too. Dave

Originally Posted by shortfuse

I need an inexpensive needle scaler for light work.  Are these Powermate needle scalers any good?  The price is low, but is the quality low as well?Powermate model: 024-0299CT


Reply:I've got brushes, chisels, grinders and hammers...I need an inexpensive scaler.
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Originally Posted by shortfuse

I need an inexpensive needle scaler for light work.  Are these Powermate needle scalers any good?  The price is low, but is the quality low as well?Powermate model: 024-0299CT


Reply:From what I've found the online ones hit harder. I have an ingersal rand that I've used for years. I think it's on its 4th or 5th set of needles. Buy once cry once.
Reply:Good info.  I would prefer an inline one to get in tight places.
Reply:It is like using flux core wire if everything is just right it will peal off. I have found this with most stick welding too one hit with a chipping hammer the slag is off. I still use a wire brush for construction work as maybe Xray years after welding in California. Dave FYI In California they like cert welder as one more to though the book for earthquakes

Originally Posted by shortfuse

I've got brushes, chisels, grinders and hammers...I need an inexpensive scaler.
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Originally Posted by shortfuse

Good info.  I would prefer an inline one to get in tight places.
Reply:Looks great and a good price too.https://www.harborfreight.com/compac...ler-96997.htmlNow they need to make a electric one.Dave

Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave

I use the Harbor freight inline one.  It works pretty good, broke part of the striking anvil behind the needles, but still works fine.
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

Looks great and a good price too.https://www.harborfreight.com/compac...ler-96997.htmlNow they need to make a electric one.Dave
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Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave

Pretty sure I have this one:https://www.harborfreight.com/air-ne...aler-1108.html
Reply:That is air most of electric are $1,500.00 and is very heavy to climbing  scaffolds too.Dave

Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave

Pretty sure I have this one:https://www.harborfreight.com/air-ne...aler-1108.html
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Originally Posted by shortfuse

I need an inexpensive needle scaler for light work.  Are these Powermate needle scalers any good?  The price is low, but is the quality low as well?Powermate model: 024-0299CT