The volunteer at my local library did the same thing when I tried to check out a huge tile saw for a tiny bathroom job. He pointed at the smaller one on the shelf and said most people grab the big one out of habit and end up lugging around way more than they need. Saved me a trip back the next day and I've been way more honest with myself about what a project actually calls for since then lol.

That stuff will wreck your hands, hon" is the same energy as my mom telling me not to crack my knuckles or I'd get arthritis. Funny how the cheap stuff does the job while the fancy bottle just empties your wallet and your skin.

Huh, I get where you're coming from but I've seen plenty of well-lubed bearings die from overpacking and bad sealing too. A gun helps, but it's not magic if you don't know what you're doing with the cartridge and pressure.