Dunno what is the correct way. Do you guys store nails in your nail guns or take them out when done to keep the spring in check ?
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On a PC finish nailer, just wash the nails reeeeeaaal good and give them away, to me. And then throw the gun in the trash.
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Huh ;-)Just checking in as I'm not a tradesman but just your fellow weekend warrior - DIY'er. Projects come and go....just not sure what is the proper way to store my green nailers .
Remove nails.
Clean and lube tool as recommended by manu' in Maintenance section of manual.
Coat all steel lightly with Tri-Flo.
Store forever.SamT
Yeah, I was going to say do what the manufacturer says.
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NASA uses it. Beats the hellout of Tri_Flow.
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Edited 7/8/2006 1:05 pm ET by Sphere
Duane,
I probably use the bulk of my Tri-Flo as a leather preservative. Maybe less than 2 Tbsp per can as a lubricant, 'cuz a little goes a looooooooong way.
Whoops, I use quite a bit coating saws and bits to prevent rust and gum buildup.SamT
We used 3 in 1 oil to lubricate the ammo trays in our Apache helio between flights and never had hang fire situation occur when operational. Lots of smoke when at full feed speed but never any problems with the barrel feed. Lately we've switched lubricants in Afghani mountains to Pedro's Road Oil and again no problems. I'm thinking that good ole salad oil might be worth a try on the next run just to see if we can use something cheaper.
I just heard on the news that they're making wallets out of leather made from foreskins. Word on the street is that all you have to do is rub it and it turns into a full set of luggage. That's what's wrong with this computer age, garbage in garbage out!
vegetable oil is a good solvent of natural rubber. i.e., no good for o-rings. I wouldn't try it.zak
"so it goes"
Mine never sit long enough to matter, but if I were storing them for a long time I would empty it.
A sheriff buddy of mine rotates magazines every two months when he shoots at the range. Keeps the spring from staying compressed all the time. Couldn't hurt to empty the nails if you're not gonna use for a long time, but day to day? probably a waste of time. If you ever get it serviced, drop a new spring in too.
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Edited 7/8/2006 2:40 am by LEMONJELLO
I leave the nails in all my guns.
The only problem I have with that is when I forget to check which size I left in, and shoot a wrong sized nail.
I almost always take them out. For me, that's an easier habit to maintain than checking first. If I leave them in, Murphy comes by and replaces them with the wrong ones for the next job. ;-)
-- J.S.
No one's mentioned the safety fact that a nailer can dry-fire a bullet upon hook-up to a charged hose...Doesn't happen all the time, but it can and does...Love, Mom
So how do you load the nail gun?
Reading the instructions on any of the four nailers I have says to disconnect the air hose while loading. I seldom ever do it, but that is what the instructions say for safety CYA.
If you get a "dry fire" when hooking up the air, ya need to service the nailer.
Dave
Yes, I can imagine an answer to that would be 'service needed'. It only happens once in a while on my brad gun, not enough to spend the time or money on service, in my opinion (lame excuse if it's an easy fix, though). I've heard of it happening with others and framers, though - a little sketchier!No, I never disconnect air to load (clearing a jam or other service, sure), and if one had a chronic dry firing problem (gosh, I'd hope not), it'd be safer NOT to follow that instruction!