should you use a water separator or oiler with nail guns ?
1785569
So far I have used the finish nail gun only and it worked fine. I will rate the rest of the guns once I use them in the summer.
1785570
I have a filter attached to my compressor, and I either use my hose that I have an oiler attached before the quick release, or if I am using a standard hose, I will put a drop or two of oil into the gun before using.
1785571
Definitely use oil. I don't run a separator on mine. But wouldn't hurt if you did
1785572
A water separator never hurts but a couple drops of oil in the gun each day of use is all that is required.
1785573
You should use a water separator with all air tools. It will only help prolong life
1785574
The only specification with the Freeman nail guns is to provide oil to the system. So I have only been oiling since water is not a problem in the air system I'm using. Some of the air supply systems I have used previously needed a water separator. If you are not sure about the amount of water in your system a water separator might be a very good addition.
1647910
I purchased the nails from a local supplier. The gun uses standard nails. I'm sure Home Depot or Lowes carries the nails for this type of nail gun.
120378
I understand it to be "self cleaning', so you really should not have to maintain it in that respect. On the backside where the airline connects, you could remove that from the tool body to look inside if you are having any issues. The only problems I've had in 20 years with my nail guns are people with "sticky fingers".
2012865
you can use both -the nails are very small - you can find the espefifiction on your manual
1279665
Yes it did a great job of driving these nails. The 1 3/4 inch nail is what I used. I just turned down the output from the compressor to about 80 psi and went to work. There are also depth adjustments on the gun itself. I only used mine for one job and then put it back into a box until next time that I might need it. I am really happy with this purchase. Hope this helps.Mike. (Joy is my wife)
1848961
I don't think so, I just use mine for nail guns. Painting takes quite a bit of compressor use, as does an impact gun, etc.
1365631
It requires oil. I would also not recommend this product because the nail clip gets jammed in the magazine not the head section. I just ordered a Bostich.
128004
Depending on your specific nail problem I use the foundation 2 followed by intensive 2.Hope that helps.
1194103
I have used this gun on my porter cable 2 gallon compressor and just recently purchased a husky 8 gallon and the nail gun works fine on both. The regulators on the compressors work fine but I did purchase an inline filter for the husky compressor because I plan to use it for painting. For just nailing I would think as long as you oil the gun a filter shouldn't be required but then they are not expensive and does give your gun added protection.
1493410
Based on the information supplied with the nailer, it does not need oil. However in my opinion it would not hurt to add a drop of air tool oil now and then.
97773
I have had not a problem with all 4 different nail guns.Just remember to give it a shot of oil before each use.GREAT TOOLS
152828
I think that you would rather have the siding nailer,BOSTITCH N66C-1 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch Coil Siding Nailer with Aluminum Housing. The siding nailer will put ring shanks into cement siding. The RN46 is a roofing gun, the heads on the nails would be too big.
795736
Timothy, I borrowed this Nailer from a friend who didn't use a lubricating compressor. I need to open unit up to clean and lubricate. Did you find the manual? If so where from?
652460
Hi - Really, any compressor will do from a pancake to a double tank beast. The gun uses very little flow per cycle and operating pressure [more important] averages out to be about 110 psi for best results. If you cycle the gun very quickly a lower flow rate will tell but I doubt it will be important for your work. This is the best pin nailer I have used to date and has a multitude of uses for fine work and repairing such things as fractured clapboards and split furniture also ... molding goes up and the holes are just about nonexistent. Have fun with it - DB
1011626
I have not used them in a Bostitch nailer, I have used Bostitch nails in my DeWalt guns though, if that helps or matters anything to you.
394616
A gun oil will work fine for cleaning that gun. This oil is for the chamber only, in the hole leading to the barrel as you never want to get a petroleum based oil in there.
542070
I use it with a nail gun and it works fine. The compressor starts up to replenish air quite often but it is really quiet. I like it.