Using Pneumatic Tools..... - Page 2

asleepz · 01-22-08, 02:03

Most higher grade pneumatics have a thick mesh over and inside the exhaust port to catch residue.

howareb · 01-22-08, 09:10

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Originally Posted by asleepz

Most higher grade pneumatics have a thick mesh over and inside the exhaust port to catch residue.

Man where was this answer at last week.

from what I see with the performance of the new dril, you are right about it. I never buy cheap tools, but I did not think anything of it with the PepBoys drill. Oh well I learned my lesson on that one.

I am also thinking about that ingersoll-rand polisher. It look like it would be good with headlights and glass.

James Thomas · 02-16-08, 04:34

It is the in-line oiler. Take it off. Cheap or high quaility tools are the same in this respect in that 95% of the oil that enters will come out. Think about it, excess oil (more than 3-4 drops per hour) and 60-120 psi? It's gotta go some where! In-line oilers are made for production shops where a tool starts at 8:00 runs till 10:30 and the operater can't be trusted to oil his equipment at each break time, then runs till 12:00 and then the rest of the day etc. and mainly for grinding /cutting equipment.

I use 1-2 drops every 20 min. or so. No more is needed and is a waste. Heavy grate just collects till it's full then it "pukes", not good. I do use a old cotton towel on the exahaust.

Try it, u will be ok!

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James

howareb · 02-16-08, 04:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Thomas

It is the in-line oiler. Take it off. Cheap or high quaility tools are the same in this respect in that 95% of the oil that enters will come out. Think about it, excess oil (more than 3-4 drops per hour) and 60-120 psi? It's gotta go some where! In-line oilers are made for production shops where a tool starts at 8:00 runs till 10:30 and the operater can't be trusted to oil his equipment at each break time, then runs till 12:00 and then the rest of the day etc. and mainly for grinding /cutting equipment.

I use 1-2 drops every 20 min. or so. No more is needed and is a waste. Heavy grate just collects till it's full then it "pukes", not good. I do use a old cotton towel on the exahaust.

Try it, u will be ok!

________
James

I will give it a shot. Thanks James

Finaltheorem47 · 02-16-08, 04:47

In-line oiler, for sure, I had one installed and it blew oil everywhere! You only need one to three drops of oil before using the tool, but I'll be honest, I forget 3/4 of the time and I've never had a problem with ANY of my air tools! I get all of mine at Harbor Freight!

boogiejoe · 02-16-08, 07:57

Many high end tools will have a rear exhaust as well. This will keep the oil off of your surface and I guess all over you instead.
I used a pnuematic D/A for a while and attached a tube to route everything out the back and attached it to the handle and hose. Made a big difference.

System7 · 02-18-08, 06:04

Hi Guy;
For many years I was a professional mechanic and used air tools on a daily basis. I would give each of my air tools one to three drops of oil a day, and that was it. This was the "norm" with the guys I used to work with.
Now regarding the in line oiler, that is overkill, reduce the delivery of the amount of oil or better stll disconnect it and lube your tool with a couple of drops from a bottle.
Hope this helps...
Good luck
Roger

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Originally Posted by howareb

I was given a cheaper pneumatic drill ($20) from Pep Boys in which I was going to use for polishing glass, restoring headlights and also wheels with the Flitz polishing system. I got the connection set-up on the compressor with a non-marring hose, an in-line oiler, a swivel and lastly the drill. Well the drill works just fine, the problem is the amount of residual oil that is blown out of the exhaust of the drill with the exiting air. This is my first pneumatic tool, so I have very little experience with them. Is this the difference between a cheaper pneumatic tool and a more expensive one? Do the more expensive ones keep the oil in better? Having residual oil would obviously be a "no-no" for detailing. I may just be better off in going back to my cordless drill or use a cheap electric drill.

What are you guys experiences with pneumatic tools, if you use them? Do you like them any better than their electric or cordless counterparts? Are pneumatic tools dead?

thump_rrr · 03-02-08, 07:50

I'm not a fan of auto oilers since most are attached before the air line which means that there is oil in the line. This prevents me from using the same line to inflate tires or use a blow gun on it. As everyone else has mentioned a few drops of oil per hour is more than enough.