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   RickL | Jul 06, 2004 10:30pm | #1

   Just put a few drops in at the beginning of the usage for the day.  The inline oilers are more a pain. You tend to run out of oil long before you notice it's out and the wall mouted ones are more suited for an inustrial station that runs the same tool constantly. In line oiler are normally set to give a very small amount of oil so you don't have to worry about dripping oil. Make sure you plumb up your system correctly or you will have water problems. It's not like plumbing your house. Use type K or L copper if you don't use black pipe. There is a new type of plastic airline available but it's expensive. PVC is a no!

   http://www.tptools.com/statictext/tech_notes.asp?mscssid=PBS22MHKBRFS9LFFTUFA6Q0U308R98G5

   Click on Air Line Hookup - Metal Piping Diagram (pdf)

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   Jeff | Jul 07, 2004 01:44am | #2

   No problem really.

   Just use a different quick connector for the oil line.

   That said, I just put a drop or 2 of oil in the tool once a week.

   Jeff

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   Michmesquite | Jul 07, 2004 03:07am | #3

   "3.  just put a couple of drops of oil in the tool before each use."

   Just remember how much the tool cost, and how much the bottle of oil cost and you probably won't forget to oil the tool.

   Two drops in a finish gun, or three drops in a framer, and yer good for the day.

   _________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   BarryO | Jul 07, 2004 04:00am | #4

   Thanks guys.  'guess if I can remember to drain the tank and the lines, I can remember to add a drop or two of oil.

   I was planning on using copper.  'would rather not have to worry about iron pipe rusting, and copper seems easier to work with (I solder pretty well).  Thanks for the .pdf; I didn't know about the 8" riser when transitioning from a vertical drop  to a horizontal run going to the filter/regulator.

   I already hung a reel with 3/8" hose from the ceiling ('sucker was heavy).  'now just need to hook everything else up.

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   Lazarus | Jul 09, 2004 07:15pm | #5

   You could always hook up a double head at your main stations. One could have an oiler the other be dry ait. That way, you would have the option of which to use.Lazarus"Wisdom is the toughest of teachers! She gives the test first and the lesson after."

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   plainjames | Jul 10, 2004 08:19pm | #6

   having considered the same options i chose a section of 2x10 for a wooden base with a tee made of 1/4x1x3 crs(2 holes to screw into base) welded to a 1/4x1x1 angle/iron upright(2 assemblies needed). after screwing these assemblies to base ,i  hardpiped(1/2") the moisture trap,regulator,oiler assemblies with female/male quick disconnects at ends (one at each end).  this may seem like overkill but it provided me with a suitcase style unit that i could store under the bench and allowed me to use a dedicated shorter length of air hose. if it became oil saturated after a year or so i could replace reuseing same quick dissconnects...the bulk of my shop hose remained oil free. i also use a product called kroil as the lubricant...i use it to cool my drills in metal, automatic tapping head threading, and any rusted bolt/nut, bearing,etc.  a gallon cost about 15.00 the last time i purchased.     plain_james

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   BarryO | Jul 11, 2004 09:10pm | #8

   The real issue for me is the ceiling reel.  If I inject oil ahead of that, it'll be "contaminated" and I won't be able to use it for no-oil applications like the blow gun for cleaning off sawdust, etc.  It's too expensive to put up a second one.

   I'll go with the "couple of drops before each use" method for now.

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   Crunk | Jul 11, 2004 08:39pm | #7

   You rarely will go wrong with the low tech solution. 

   Just oil the tool before use, per the owner's manual.