Air finishing gun

**MikeB51** · 19th January 2017, 10:55 PM

Hi All.
Firstly, I apologise if this is the wrong forum. I have a Ryobi Finishing Gun and another similar one that seem to have both developed the same problem at about the same time, the hammer doesn't seem to be retracting. Two questions please. Can anyone suggest what might have caused the problems as it seems coincidental that both went in a very short space of time. Secondly. Is it worth spending the money to fix them (they were about $80 each), or am I better off just buying a new one. If the second option is best - any suggestions as to a good one with budget in mind. I am just a hobbyist pensioner.
Thanks for any help.
Mick.

**elanjacobs** · 19th January 2017, 11:30 PM

We have Airco guns at work, they are super reliable and well worth the price. A few drops of oil every few weeks and they'll last for years, possibly forever if it's just hobby use
https://www.justtools.com.au/brands/airco-air-tools/

**richmond68** · 20th January 2017, 02:06 PM

By finish nailer I assume you mean 18ga, C1 brads. I'm not even sure of parts availability for Ryobi, seeing as they're basically exclusive to Bunnings. It might be a bit of air tool lube is all that is needed to get them working, failing that unless you're prepared to strip them down yourself it makes more sense to replace. Normally I'd suggest brand names as you tend to get what you pay for, however Supercheap Auto sell the Blackridge 18ga nailer for $60 at the moment and they work well enough if you are on a budget.

You could also see if Bunnings near you have any of the Bostitch BT1855K left, these have been replaced by the newer smart point bradder so might be discounted to clear. They are an oilless gun with 7 yr warranty. I've never had one jam with them.

**Tools** · 21st January 2017, 07:57 PM

If this is an air tool then check your pressure. Low pressure will give this problem.

Tools

**MikeB51** · 22nd January 2017, 05:50 PM

Thanks for this, I guess I've got nothing to loose by stripping it down. I'll decide on what to get if that fails.

Kind regards,
Mick.

**Gabriel** · 22nd January 2017, 07:04 PM

Is it only into specific timber?
I have found that some softer timbers 'grab' the firing pin and stop it retracting....

**Treecycle** · 24th January 2017, 10:39 PM

You say they have developed the problem in a short time. If they are Ryobi they should have a 2 year warranty and therefore you could take them back to where you got them from for replacement.
As others have said, they need good air pressure of at least 80PSI and a couple of drops of oil down the airline connector. I normally put the oil in when I start to use it and another drop after use and fire one nail to make sure it gets into where it needs to.
Also check that there are no misfired nails jammed in the front nose where the firing pin travels. I think the Ryobi have a clip which releases the front nose to check these things.

**Bauldy** · 25th January 2017, 09:30 PM

Similar to replies above.
I have some cheap air-nailers, but they work for me.
Had problems a couple of times and a clean and lube fixed it.
One time it was air pressure which took me a while to realise.

Regards

Bauldy.

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