in the world of assembly, there is no official competition to determine the best power tool of the 21st century (thus far). But, if there was, pulse tools would definitely be in the running. The reason: In the past 15 years, they have become much more than just ergonomically friendly and capable of high run-down speeds.
“A lot of pulse tools were sold in the 1980s and 1990s for their ergonomic benefits, and justifiably so,” notes Neil Maniccia, division sales manager for ASG, Div. of Jergens. “In recent years, though, electric and cordless versions have become available that offer greater flexibility. The pneumatic tools also are smaller, consume less air and offer a better power-to-weight ratio.”