Nailguns

Started by peternap, November 14, 2010, 05:39:57 PM

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peternap

I bought two used framing guns at a flea market a couple of weeks ago. Both worked for a few shots when I tested them there.

I took them out and the Bostitch got into trouble the first clip. The air just goes through like the trigger is stuck open.

I figured I'd work on it later (Later hasn't come BTW) so I used the Paslode yesterday. It worked for two clips then it was like the safety wouldn't press in far enough to let it shoot another nail. >:(

Anyone have any idea what's wrong with either or both...and how to pull them apart?
These here is God's finest scupturings! And there ain't no laws for the brave ones! And there ain't no asylums for the crazy ones! And there ain't no churches, except for this right here!

Redoverfarm

Peter the first thing I would do is spray a little lubricant in  the air inlet and then pressurize and work the triggers.  If something is stuck either in the open/closed position this might help to free it.  I have the name and # of a guy in Waynesboro who works on air tools.  But you probably have a good selection closer to home.

But if you want to be brave here is Bostich site for parts and diagram of components.

http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATICLEFT&PAGE=tooldoc.htm&LEFT=left_tooldoc.htm


peternap

Thanks John. I tried the lube and pressure and it didn't change anything. These were both given a shot of air tool oil before I started working.

Doing a little research, the Bostitch is probably an O ring. It seems to be a common problem.
I have no idea how to pull the piston out but I'll look at the site you linked and maybe I can figure it out.

I haven't a clue about the the other one yet. :-\
These here is God's finest scupturings! And there ain't no laws for the brave ones! And there ain't no asylums for the crazy ones! And there ain't no churches, except for this right here!

MountainDon

I'd guess an O-ring kit might fix the Bostitch. I had that happen a few years back to my N80. It was only about 15+ years old.  ;)
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

Redoverfarm

Peter there are plenty of forums at this site for all brands.  My guess is that they can diagnose the problem and provide a solution.

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&q=Bostitch+tool+forum&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7TSNA_enUS401US401


peternap

Well...another educational day. The Bostitch is fixed. The trigger assembly was bad. When I got a new one the fellow said I had the green assembly and they caused a lot of trouble. He had an upgrade for $25.00 so I got it. Took three minutes to fix.

Tomorrow I tackle the other one that the parts fellow said was most likely just an adjustment out of wack.
These here is God's finest scupturings! And there ain't no laws for the brave ones! And there ain't no asylums for the crazy ones! And there ain't no churches, except for this right here!

MountainDon

Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.