Grease Gun Recommendations

[shooterdon]

Well if you got that much equipment to hit, yeh a manual gun would be stupid. Me, I've used my alemite pistol grip gun for the second time the other day, it was perfectly fine. Actually I stumbled on zirk that was not taking grease, I would not have even known about it if I was using my lincoln pneumatic gun.

This is first time I could say that TBN steered me wrong into initially getting a powered grease gun, hindsight I would have skipped it and went right to the alemite, it's great.

Here's the one I got, came with a lockNlube and the hose swivels as well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077Q2H4RW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for posting this. I just placed an order for one. I was on the fence about investing over $200 for a DeWalt battery unit but I might put 100-125 hours a year on my tractor, I had been getting by with a little mini-grease gun I used on the riding mower. Those mini-tubes are expensive and a PITA to replace frequently. This should be a step up.

 

[dodge man]

I have an Alemite also. It worked OK but I always had trouble getting a new tube started. I bought a Dewalt and am much happier.

 

[GeneV]

Thanks for posting this. I just placed an order for one. I was on the fence about investing over $200 for a DeWalt battery unit but I might put 100-125 hours a year on my tractor, I had been getting by with a little mini-grease gun I used on the riding mower. Those mini-tubes are expensive and a PITA to replace frequently. This should be a step up.

Did you get the one with the hose which swivels? I didn't think that would be a big deal, but I ended up liking that function quite a bit with the alemite.

 

[levi333]

Bought the Ryobi 18v earlier this year when they were having good deals, paid $55. Bought a Lock N Lube for it and used it for the first time. Easy to load and use no complaints.
For more serious tools i go with Milwaukee M18, but Ryobi has a lot of cheap specialty stuff that seems to work great.

 

[fried1765]

Yesterday I ordered a manual pistol grip, an alemite 555e. It's got a dual mode, pressure or volume, sounds like a pretty nice feature. I really like my pneumatic lincoln 1162, but my massey has been working out back for a while now, no electricity back there hence no compressor.

I have the Lincoln pneumatic, and the 20V DeWalt
Have never used the Lincoln.
Who wants to drag an air hose around in the dirt?
Buying the Lincoln was a BIG mistake!
The 20V DeWalt is absolutely Great !

For those who claim the DeWalt is too expensive.....
I paid $128 delivered to my door (E-Bay)
I already had DeWalt batteries.

 

[mangler]

Ohio powertools has a special right now, but the 12v stubby impact with batteries for 269.04, get M12 grease gun for free.

 

[shooterdon]

Did you get the one with the hose which swivels? I didn't think that would be a big deal, but I ended up liking that function quite a bit with the alemite.

GeneV

Got the one you posted on the link...It has the swivel and it seems like a good thing to have.

 

[TimberXX]

ii just bought an m12, its my first powered gun. i run the small m12 batteries, since i have them handy. i would never go back to hand pumping.

 

[slckeys]

Well if you got that much equipment to hit, yeh a manual gun would be stupid. Me, I've used my alemite pistol grip gun for the second time the other day, it was perfectly fine. Actually I stumbled on zirk that was not taking grease, I would not have even known about it if I was using my lincoln pneumatic gun.

This is first time I could say that TBN steered me wrong into initially getting a powered grease gun, hindsight I would have skipped it and went right to the alemite, it's great.

Here's the one I got, came with a lockNlube and the hose swivels as well: Amazon.com: Alemite 555-E Grease Gun, LockNLube Grease Coupler, and swivel (LockNLube Grease Coupler): Home Improvement

Thank you for posting that link. I've got an M12 that I love. But I've been looking for a spare to keep around.

 

[GeneV]

Yeh cool, guys!

 

[Oldpath05]

If anyone wants a batt grease gun for Christmas.......... Best Battery Grease Gun Brand? Let's find out! - YouTube

 

[two_bit_score]

^^^^^^^Good Video^^^^^^

 

[Industrial Toys]

I would go with what battery system you already have.

Not sure why project farm bothers to measure grease flow at no pressure.

Funny how the most expensive has no provision for standing up gun out of the dirt or storing tip.

I have a Dynalube, bought 1/2 price at TSC. It has a plastic sleeve for storing the tip. Very nice feature. But not a stand for the gun.

BOLTR does a good review on the Milwaukee.

 

[Oldpath05]

Yes choose grease gun by what battery one has, it can be hard to stay with one brand when another brand makes a tool that Dewalt or Milwaukee dont have so I try to stay under 2 brands.......

 

[Oldpath05]

What I liked about Milwaukee was the 2 speed, what I dont like about my Dewalt is the pressure relief valve, if grease zerk binds then grease comes out of it and makes a big mess, how about just stop greasing when 10k psi is reached......

 

[ning]

Anyone try the new Ryobi grease gun?
I've got a few of their tools and batteries so I've been considering getting the grease gun, though I manage ok with a manual one as I'm not greasing every day like serious operators...

 

[GrnMtnMan]

I would say that going w/ Ryobi is a bit of a gamble - long term. One can never have enough angle grinders when welding projects are in full swing, so I picked up a cheaply priced Ryobi grinder to suplement my Milwaukee's that I already had. I probably got about 1.5 hours out of it spaced out over the next few mo. before it died abruptly... Like I said, it's a gamble going w/ Ryobi (imho); price point is attractive at Home Depot - that is for sure. I don't see why angle grinder quality would be any different from grease guns; cross your fingers when you buy...

 

[mangler]

I would say that going w/ Ryobi is a bit of a gamble - long term. One can never have enough angle grinders when welding projects are in full swing, so I picked up a cheaply priced Ryobi grinder to suplement my Milwaukee's that I already had. I probably got about 1.5 hours out of it spaced out over the next few mo. before it died abruptly... Like I said, it's a gamble going w/ Ryobi (imho); price point is attractive at Home Depot - that is for sure. I don't see why angle grinder quality would be any different from grease guns; cross your fingers when you buy...

Ryobi makes light duty tools. You can't "lean" on many grinders out there without letting the smoke out btw. Certainly not the "light duty" ones, sub 7A. Want to lean on a grinder get a Makita rat tail.

If you don't beat on it I don't see the ryobi gun giving any issues. if you own a heavy equipment fleet in Alaska then sure, get the Milwaukee.

 

[John0829]

If you have to have a battery grease gun check this out: Best Battery Grease Gun Brand? Let's find out! - YouTube

As for grinders I have a Bosch light duty that has been through a LOT of hard hours, many that should have been on the big 8" heavy duty grinder, but smaller and lighter wins most times. Replaced the cord on it 4 times that I can remember and it still is going strong, longevity is directly related to quality and that is directly related to cost.

 

[cdaigle430]

Time for me to get one as I already have the following Milwaukee M18 tools;

Hammer Drill
1\2 inch impact
portable skill saw
band Saw
ratchet wrench
portable stand light and charger
various attachments
hardware cases
gaws-all

Wish list
grease gun
caulking gun
and someday pipe crimping set

Wow, so far on my wish list I have added the M18 caulk gun, and M12 Pipe pro press crimper and many more. Still waiting on the grease gun but I do own the locknlube already.