air compressor

[DCortez]

I've always used canned air for my computers and guns. However, I'm going through a crapload. Anyone here use an air compressor for gun cleaning? I've never considered using an air compressor on my computer or guns due to water concerns.

 

[country_boy]

I havent used a air compressor for gun cleaning but, you could try one of those air compressor filters that trap moisture. As long as the psi isnt a lot I wouldnt see why not.

 

[lonewolf23c]

Install a filter at the compressor then connect the hose to the filter. The filter will filter out any moisture from the compressed air before it enters the hose. Note: Do not use an air-hose that you have used with an inline oiler unit as oil residue will still be in the hose. I suggest you purchase a new hose when you purchase the filter. This will safeguard from accidentally spraying oil into your guns or computer.

 

[DCortez]

Sounds good, I'll google more info. I'd be more than happy to take canned air off my shopping list.

 

[lonewolf23c]

Sounds good, I'll google more info. I'd be more than happy to take canned air off my shopping list.

You can find the Filters through http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=air+filter&Submit=Go. I have 2 different setups, 1 is setup with a filter followed by an oiler that I use with my air tools, the other one is just a straight filter which I use for my paint sprayer. I have a portable air compressor with a filter on it just for the task of weapons cleaning and such.

 

[DCortez]

Thanks Lone, I have a Harbor Freight in my neighborhood (Jersey Village).

 

[lonewolf23c]

Thanks Lone, I have a Harbor Freight in my neighborhood (Jersey Village).

That's where I go to get most of my cheap tools that I can toss around without caring too much about them. I've had so many tools stolen from work I just buy the cheap "Made In China" junk now.

 

[country_boy]

I like those cheap tools from harbor for custom mechanic tools, I make my own tools from them.

 

[tomharkness]

I use a blow-drier for mine. With a few hand-made attachments I can funnel the hot air directly into parts that I want to clean out.

I have also used WD-40 to blow out parts while in a field environment, but don’t really like to do that. It works in a pinch but I don’t recommend it as a normal action. I spend more time making sure that I wipe up all the WD-40 afterwards.

I think I am going to try the Air Compressor thing. Need to get a proper filter first.

 

[lonewolf23c]

Like I said I buy the cheap tools for work, but I still buy more expensive tools for my personal use at home. I seem to have the cheap tools at work seem to just stay in my tool box, seems that know one wants the tools that say made in Taiwan, China, etc.

 

[Nate C]

I have used a standard roll-around air compressor (no special filters) at the range for general cleaning. Everything was field-stripped at the time, and it was a relatively arid environment. Everything got wiped and oiled prior to reassembly.

No adverse effects noted.

 

[lonewolf23c]

I have used a standard roll-around air compressor (no special filters) at the range for general cleaning. Everything was field-stripped at the time, and it was a relatively arid environment. Everything got wiped and oiled prior to reassembly.

No adverse effects noted.

That works too, I just would rather have a filter on the hose if used indoors cause if the compressor is outdoors, and in a damp environment its going to suck up a lot of moisture and throw it through the hose into whatever your trying to clean.

 

[tomharkness]

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[tomharkness]

Like I said I buy the cheap tools for work, but I still buy more expensive tools for my personal use at home..... the cheap tools at work seem to just stay in my tool box, seems that no one wants the tools that say made in Taiwan, China, etc.

This statement would be funnier if it were not so true.....

 

[lonewolf23c]

This statement would be funnier if it were not so true.....

I have a Husky Socket set at work which I painted bright pink, amazingly enough its all still there, hmm, guess know one wants pink tools LOL.

 

[DCortez]

Wonder if they'd take yours tool if they saw you unpacking them from the front underware compartment ... Did anyone see Step Brothers??

BTW, I keep forgetting to stop by Harbor. I only pass it twice a day

 

[lonewolf23c]

Wonder if they'd take yours tool if they saw you unpacking them from the front underware compartment ... Did anyone see Step Brothers??

BTW, I keep forgetting to stop by Harbor. I only pass it twice a day

Hell it keeps people from stealing my tools when I'm not looking so I could care less what color they are. People that I've caught trying to steal stuff while I'm close find a wrench being thrown at their skull, they seem to think twice about their actions.

 

[junkyguns]

a compressor is the way to go just be carefull when you get it around a scope keep it at a good distance from the scope but it will get the lint out of the ends of them when cleaning your basic dirty gun soak it with hoppes#9 let it sit a few minutes and blow the gunk out of it saves a lot of smearing it around and really allows you to get in the tight spots and trigger groups

 

[lonewolf23c]

a compressor is the way to go just be carefull when you get it around a scope keep it at a good distance from the scope but it will get the lint out of the ends of them when cleaning your basic dirty gun soak it with hoppes#9 let it sit a few minutes and blow the gunk out of it saves a lot of smearing it around and really allows you to get in the tight spots and trigger groups

I agree. We have an air compressor in the small arms shop on base, and it works great.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I use my compressor and my ultrasonic to really clean my guns. I have been shocked at how clean one can really get them if you try.