Made something to use to oil my guns

[HiredHand]

I picked up a few of these to try out. http://www.joann.com/darice-needle-...prefn1=prod_type&sz=90&prefv1=Product&start=1

 

[p238shooter]

I have been using these for years for small projects, should have mentioned that here before. I had some left over from when I took allergy shots years ago. I run the point over a little fine sandpaper so I don't accidentally poke myself. Using this will also let you put a very small T-25 grease line down the slide groves and a small dot anywhere you want it. Things we don't think about it, we just do it.

 

[dennishoddy]

Yeah, the rubberized plunger stopper will probably start to melt in a few days.

because they are buna rubber.
Oil/chemical dispensers need viton orings to resist swelling. They are made in different durometers (hardness) for different applications. Buna Orings is what caused the Challenger disaster if I remember right. They couldn't take the temp extremes.

 

[foghorn918]

This is what I have:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...e-bottles/needle-oiler-bottles-prod44434.aspx

 

[dennishoddy]

I use one of these and they are refillable
https://www.amazon.com/PIN-POINT-PRECISION-PEN-OILER/dp/B000Y8BDHM
And picked it up at the local auto parts store so didnt pay the shipping

I have a dozen or so of them. Some vendors gave them away as a little perk.

 

[steelfingers]

because they are buna rubber.
Oil/chemical dispensers need viton orings to resist swelling. They are made in different durometers (hardness) for different applications. Buna Orings is what caused the Challenger disaster if I remember right. They couldn't take the temp extremes.

Great. My gun going to explode.

 

[dennishoddy]

Orings in guns have to be viton. Rem 1100 comes to mind.

 

[HiredHand]

Found these at my local ACE hardware, they would work well for grease. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3055872

 

[steelfingers]

Orings in guns have to be viton. Rem 1100 comes to mind.

Since these came from a farm and ranch department, I had hoped they it would be a tougher as well as having a large gauge.
Never thought about the rubber being the biggest issue.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Have been looking for the lucas oil dispensers that appear to have a very small needle opening. That's what I want. Have seen a few online but seemed stupid paying shipping that cost more than the product. So what do I do? Spend more than shipping on something that won't work. HA!

 

[dennishoddy]

I use one of these and they are refillable
https://www.amazon.com/PIN-POINT-PRECISION-PEN-OILER/dp/B000Y8BDHM
And picked it up at the local auto parts store so didnt pay the shipping

Since these came from a farm and ranch department, I had hoped they it would be a tougher as well as having a large gauge.
Never thought about the rubber being the biggest issue.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Have been looking for the lucas oil dispensers that appear to have a very small needle opening. That's what I want. Have seen a few online but seemed stupid paying shipping that cost more than the product. So what do I do? Spend more than shipping on something that won't work. HA!

Rickm is using the same ones I'm using. Small, and get to some really tight spots.