Per the instructions, I was putting a couple drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air fitting on the pin nailer, and got to thinking that there must be a better way. The oil is just thick enough that with surface tension it tends to bridge over the opening and not flow down inside. Then it starts running down the outside.
So, I’m thinking it’s time to get an oil can with a long, thin tip. But first, why not dip into the Breaktime fountain of clever ideas. Maybe somebody here has a clean, reliable way to get the right amount of oil into the gun?
— J.S.
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Wow, never thought about it. I just add two drops every time I hook it up to a hose, a few extra periodically for heavy use. Recently took my guns in for first repairs since I bought them, the service guy commented on how well taken-care of they were.
Once I used some Campbell Hausfield oil that came with the cheapie gun that came with my air compressor - it debilitated my Senco! Once I went back to using Senco oil, everything was fine.
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I use automatic transmission fluid, a couple of drops on finish guns , four or five drops on framing / roofing /siding guns , and to me it works better than any of the other oils.
I tend to alternate between 2 methods.
Like most, I have access to syringes (without the needles). I put good quality oil into the syringe, and add no more than 5 ml to each gun per oiling.
I have used the 3-in-1 can with the long nozzle in the pat (with the proper oil!) but I find it's too imprecise.
Quality repairs for your home.
AaronR Construction
Vancouver, Canada
Sewing machine oil comes in a neat bottle with an extendable spout that would be just right.
Take a look at <http://arnoldservice.com/oiler_spout_extended.jpg> or search google images for "zoom spout oiler" to see what I am talking about.