How to use Eezox, Hoppes No. 9, or other low viscosity lubricating fluids without wasting a drop.
I have wasted a lot of lubricating type fluids, simply because the containers they came in were
not suited to their application. Then I found a solution that works for me. Many people take
injections for one thing or another now, and hypodermic syringes are almost a common
household item. If your family or friends don’t use them, your druggist or doctor will sell you
some if you don’t look like a recreational user. If you get them used, disinfect them with 99%
rubbing alcohol. They're sorta like guns; not dangerous unless you use them unwisely.
Save the protective tip.
If you can buy them from your pharmacy or doctor,
get enough for every different lubricant and liquid that you use so you can keep them separate.
They are pretty cheap. I bought a box of 100 for less than $20 at my Safeway Pharmacy. They last
forever if you’re careful. It’s not illegal to have them unless they catch you with other illegal
stuff that you can use for other illegal purposes. So, just don’t.
If you simply cannot get them, you can get a similar tool from certain woodworking stores. (The
store I use sells Veritas® brand products). These are sold as glue applicators, and are listed as
“Glue Syringes” or “Accordion Bottles.” They have different size needle-like tips, but are too
big for most low viscosity fluids. If they are metal, you can crimp them to a smaller diameter,
and if they are plastic, carefully melt them. The regular hypodermic syringes have much smaller
tips, and are perfect for applying fluids like Eezox, Ballistol, Hoppes No. 9, or any other watery type,
low viscosity lubricating fluids to the pivot pins of guns. I use a #23 gauge syringe. (The bigger
the number, the smaller the tip, just like wire). Squirt a few drops into the protective tip of the
syringe, (or lid or other small container), then suck it up with the tip of the syringe. Then apply
it to the outside of the pivot on the gun. You can watch the oil migrate into the smallest crevices
and leave no trace on the surface. There's no mess and no waste.
If you have any fluid left in the syringe, just put the protective tip back on. It will be there for
you the next time you need it. They are designed to hold fluids for a long time, and most of them
are a lot thinner fluids than the stuff we use. If you can buy them from your pharmacy or doctor,
get enough for every different lubricant and liquid you use so you can keep them separate. They
are pretty cheap. I bought a box of 100 for less than $20 at my Safeway pharmacy. And they last
forever, if you’re careful. It’s not illegal to have them, unless they catch you with other illegal
stuff that you can use for other illegal purposes. So, just don’t.
The same woodworking store also has something called “Microbrush® Applicators.” They “let
you apply tiny amounts of oil, paint, glue, stain, etc., very accurately and controllably.”
And...“They are equally good for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. They have articulating necks that
let you set them to reach around corners. The ball-head styles (approximately 3/64", 5/64", and
7/64" diameter) have lint-free, non-absorbent fibers that have quite good fluid-holding and flow
characteristics.” Sounds like Q Tips on steroids.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you poke yourself. And if you sue me, I have already sold
anything of value on craigslist to feed my gun addiction. I was infected with the BRD through
the computer, with no direct physical contact. I can’t even imagine what injecting yourself
with Hoppes 9 would do to you. Hope this helps. Have fun.
