Air Tools / Removal Tools / Needle Scalers

Remove paint or rust at pace with a trade-quality needle scaler from Sydney Tools.

A needle scaler is also great for removing welding slag and spatter, and is popular for doing marine repairs, or removing thick undercoat from panels and arches.

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How to use a needle scaler

Like most air tools, the needle scaler is durable and effective. The scaler operates with an internal spring which pushes a set of small hammer rods in and out at high speed. 

You can use a needle scaler in many applications where an angle grinder or sandblaster would otherwise be required. Got a messy weld to clean up, or need to remove a ton of old thick undercoat? Get the needle scaler on the job. 

Simply hook up the scaler gun to your air compressor, pull the trigger, and apply even pressure to remove material from your work surface. Try not to press harder than is necessary so as to avoid denting the surface. 

After using the needle scaler, the surface will have a slightly rough texture, so if you’re aiming for a smooth finish, you will need to make a pass over the surface with some wire wool or sandpaper.