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Rob G.

11-30-2003 16:35:42

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I just bought myself an air compressor for Christmas at Sears. It came with an impact wrench, rachet and air hammer. I have never used air tools before. The tool manuals recommend installing a filter and lubricator in the air line. These tools will only see occasional, hobby type use, i.e. restoring a tractor. Do I really need to install the filter and lubricator or just oil the tools each time I use them? I would appreciate your insight. Thanks.

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12-02-2003 17:09:15

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

Hello,

If you have an oiler, you will want to have two connectors, one for the air tools that need oil, and the other for painting, a blow gun, inflating tires, and sandblasting. The oil in a sandblaster will mat the medium. By the way, you will probably want a sandblaster by next Christmas. You will want the water filter for the sandblaster. One place I worked had a water filter on the sandblaster and the compressor, the line built up moisture while sandblasting.

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John Ne.

12-01-2003 13:19:03

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

When air tools are used infreuqently, before putting them away, drop some more oil down the air inlet, give it a burst of air, if left set for a month or more, they can rust up inside. John in Nebr.

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George

11-30-2003 19:49:43

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

One of the fastest ways to ruin a little-used air tool is to let a dirtdauber build a nest in the male quick connect. I always plug the ends with a tapered wood plugs when not in use.

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Rob G.

11-30-2003 19:07:18

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

Thanks guys. That's what I needed to know. I really appreciate your help.

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John

11-30-2003 18:01:38

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

i strongly suggest the filter, but you definitly DO NOT need the oiler. if you every use your air hoses for dusting things off or painting you will have a giant mess on your hands. just put 2 drops of oil into the tool each day that you use it. tools such as grinders should be re-oiled every 30 minutes of use.

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Mac

11-30-2003 17:44:51

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

Save your $. For what you are using them for, a few drops of oil before use is fine, Drain the tank frequently. I never had any problems with this method either.

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old

11-30-2003 17:32:33

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

I don't use either of them in my system and haven't had any problems I do drain my tank a few times a year and add oil to the tools once in a while and haven't had any problems with them. A few years ago I worked at a place repairing air tools so I do know what they need by the way the water thing is nice but if you drain the tank like you should its not needed and as far as the oiler you can do it by hand and do a better job. Hope this helps you some

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Robert in W. Mi

11-30-2003 17:31:46

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

All i have ever done is, to put a drop or two of oil in the air inlet of the tool before i attach the hose EVERY TIME (each day) i use it!! I've been doing this for many many years, and it's working for me!! Robert

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Rod (NH)

11-30-2003 17:02:58

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Re: Air Tools in reply to Rob G., 11-30-2003 16:35:42

Hi Rob,

For hobby type use, you can forget the lubricator. I use my compressor system for painting also and I do NOT want a lubricator in the line. They make small lubricators that are intended to be installed at the tool to avoid injecting oil into the hose and I have tried those in the past. Too much of a pain for my liking. I have many different air tools that I have used for over 25 years without a lubricator and without any kind of problem. I just dribble a few drops of air tool oil into the tool inlet with a squeeze bottle. I do that when I happen to think of it which is not that often; certainly not every time I use any particular tool. That works fine for me. But I don't use any of my air tools on a daily basis. I do have permanently installed filters but that is more for the painting aspect than the tool use.

Rod

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