Macnaught K32 Grease Gun

[milkovich]

Hi gang, no one seems like they make quality grease guns anymore especially if you're a pistol grip type. I'm not sure why but on Macnaught USA's website and on their ebay store, they appear to be clearing them out for $28. These are made in Australia grease guns, not the made in india or china grease guns everyone else sells. The only comparable options are well over the $100 mark and these are K32's are usually about $90. Not sure if they'll be around for a long time, so it might be worth buying more than one. I literally spend more on a tube of grease than $28

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236773729586 (cheaper shipping)

Macnaught Manual Heavy Duty Grease Gun - PN# K32-02

Macnaught Manual Grease Gun – heavy-duty, portable, and built for tough conditions. Best-in-class performance with a 10-Year Warranty. Shop Now

www.macnaughtusa.com

 

[elcom]

According to AI, the K32-2 (link to the US site) has a different thread than the K32-1 (Ebay item). K32-2 thread is more common in the US. Just FYI.

 

[Jarhead0408]

I'm showing $79 on their own website.

 

[quinlan06]

Here's the link to the $28.00 gun.

Mcaught K32-01

This gun does have BSP threads as pointed out above.

 

[Farmall450]

I wonder if you can just replace the hose to get back to NPT thread?

 

[quinlan06]

I presume they're implying the body (where the hose attaches) is BSP threaded. IMO, this should only be a concern if/when you need to replace the hose as the other end of the hose should still have the zerk attachment on it to work with (most) any grease zerk.

Also, BSP to NPT adapters do exist, I believe.

 

[Firebrick43]

Just so people are aware, 1/8- 27 is NPT. 1/4-28 is BSP

1/8-27 NPT will screw in well about 2.5 threads and starts getting tight, but not enough that people won’t get a wrench and happily **** up the threads, not only because of the difference in TPI but also the difference in thread angle (55 vs 60) and whitworth profile

German G 1/8 is also 1/8-28 BSP

I have had to repair dozens of holes over the years from people just jambing things in holes without looking wa what they are

 

[Firebrick43]

Shipping is more than the gun

 

[MichaelP]

Shipping for two of them from eBay is just above $9 if you choose USPS. UPS is $13+

Any actual users? Is this gun really good or we're just assuming that an Australia made one should be better than Chinese and is definitely worth $90 regular price?

 

[milkovich]

Shipping for two of them from eBay is just above $9 if you choose USPS. UPS is $13+

Any actual users? Is this gun really good or we're just assuming that an Australia made one should be better than Chinese and is definitely worth $90 regular price?

Right now I’m just assuming, but I bought a LockNLube gun and it was India. No better than a modern Lincoln. I was about to buy an SAE but their website only tangentially says made in USA. I'm desperate for a grease gun that will last as long as me (20-30 more years) so this one is worth a shot.