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   EarlKelly | Apr 05, 2006 05:56pm | #1

   OK this is what I do. Don't take it as Gospel. I use a oil/water filter coming off my piping, then a 25' air hose. I occaisionaly put a few drops of oil in my sander before using. No inline oiler. Be careful with an inline oiler, too much oil and it can come out the exhaust port and ruin your work. I've used my Dynabrade this way for several yrs, sometimes sanding for 3 hrs or more at a time. Gone thru many boxes of discs.

   Going by the Manufacturers recommendations would not be a bad idea, just, I didn't.

   Furniture...the Art of a FurnitureMaker
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   Guppy | Apr 05, 2006 07:02pm | #2

   Thanks for the advice, EarlKelly.

   Did you do anything specifically with your sander when new?  For example, did you give it some extra oil initially? 

   Thanks again,

   Elliott

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   EarlKelly | Apr 05, 2006 08:21pm | #4

   No, Elliot, didn't do anything special, just started using it. Probably purchased 'cause I needed it to do a job. So, I guess you could say I abused the sander, which is a testament to the quality and durability of the product.The one thing I do even now, when adding oil, I run the sander away from any good material for a few seconds. EarlFurniture...the Art of a FurnitureMaker

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   Guppy | Apr 05, 2006 08:50pm | #5

   Thanks to all who responded.  I did look into the orbit issue and chose a 3/32" orbit.  I have been looking for a sander with a small orbit for a while.  Most companies stock the 3/16" orbit.  I also selected the sander that permits a hook-up to a central dust collection system like a Fein vacuum.  I really appreciate the high quality of the Dynabrade sander.

   As far as the cost of running a 5 hp compressor, I am sure that it is more expensive than running a 1.5-2 amp electric sander.  However, I am tired of the weight, vibration, and heat generated by electric sanders.  This is just my personal preference.  Plus, I have the compressor, I might as well use it, right? :-)

   Thanks again,

   Elliott

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   RickL | Apr 05, 2006 07:21pm | #3

   Been using air tools for 35 years. Problem with inline oilers is people forget to check them and they often run them way past since there was any oil in them. Far better to put a few drops of oil each time you use it. Dynabrade makes different models with larger and smaller orbits. Did you take that into consideration on your purchase? Most places don't even mention that. The smaller orbit gives a better finish, less swirls.

   Have you figured out how much it costs to run a 5 HP compressor to power a sander versus using an electric sander?

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   DanAlberta | Apr 06, 2006 01:51am | #6

   Use to work on pneumatic motors and they all had in-line oilers, but that was an industrial setting. At home I just add a few drops of oil to the inlet when I use my air tools.All are about 5 yrs old and have never had a problem with any of them. But like was sais earlier run the tools away from any good material for a little while to prevent any oil from the exhaust port getting on your work.

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   Guppy | Apr 06, 2006 06:32pm | #7

   Thanks to all who replied.  I set up my sander yestereday and got to work.  I just put the oil in the inlet.  The sander worked great!  It ran cool, without vibration, and cut the wood quickly.  The Dynabrade seems to have some sort of filter on the exhaust which keeps the oil from spraying all over the work.  However, it did dribble out, and I had to use a rag to prevent it from dripping on the work.  I don't think that I will be going back to electric sanders anytime soon (at least for work that can be done with random orbit sanders). 

   How much oil do you use?  In my other air tools (wrenches, ratchets, etc.), I use about five drops per session with some extra if the session is extended.  With the sander, I used about 20 drops to be on the safe side.  I think that this was probably too much.  Any thoughts?

   Thanks again,

   Elliott

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   QCInspector | Apr 06, 2006 10:45pm | #8

   That isn't a filter, it's a muffler / noise suppressor.2 to 3 drops of oil every few hours is plenty. Don't add any more the next couple of sessions unless they are long ones. Right after you oil there should be almost nothing visible coming out the exhaust.