Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use

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Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use #749098 09/01/06 02:31 PM

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ChrisH

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I no longer have an air compressor at my disposal so my air tools have been without use for almost 7 months now <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

What can I do to keep them from freezing up and ruining $1000+ in merch? I can't really oil them since I can't spin them.. again.. no air.<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />

help! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: ChrisH] #749099 09/01/06 03:11 PM

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engnbldr

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>>>*A few drops of 3 in 1 oil or some light penetrant in the air inlet, turn them so the air inlet is pointed up for a few minutes. Then wrap them in oiled cloth and store them.

*Works for us....*EB

*Beats the he** outa me!....*LOL**...

Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: engnbldr] #749100 09/01/06 03:13 PM

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ChrisH

Body Damage is Cool

Thanks for the reply :]

So that'll keep everything inside pretty fresh even though it's not getting used still?

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Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: ChrisH] #749101 09/02/06 04:34 AM

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52degrees

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As long as you kept them oiled before, and your air was fairly dry you should have no problems. Wet air is the big killer.

I had a Snap-On 1/4 inch air ratchet I bought back in 96. I got out of the biz for about 5 years and when I went back I hadn't even touched my air tools in that time. I still use that air ratchet today.

BTW, transmission fluid works too.

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Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: 52degrees] #749102 09/04/06 06:14 AM

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I'll give you a tip.
If your impact gun doesnt seem to be working up to snuff (wont hit full RPM/power).
Spray a shot of WD40 into it, that'll loosen it back after it's been stored. Works every time (as long as nothing is broken).
We've taken tools that sat outside all winter and fixed them with some WD40... stuff works great. But make sure to oil it after it fixes your problem, because it's not the best lubricant.

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Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: Greg_Canada] #749103 09/06/06 05:23 PM

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ChrisH

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sweet. thnx guys <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Keeping/Storing air tools w/ minimal use [Re: ChrisH] #749104 09/06/06 08:55 PM

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lostone

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I hose mine down with WD40 and wrap them in plastic.

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