Topic: Vintage Oiler Cans

[Shopdog]

How many of you still use the metal oiler cans? I have an old one I inherited from my grandfather. He was born in 1908 and this can looks pretty old. Maybe 40's or 50's? It comes in pretty handy. I thought about buying another one or two. I could have one with atf, one with motor oil, one with Marvel, etc. But it doesn't look like anyone still produces them. There are plenty of vintage ones for sale, but it seems like something handy like this would still be produced. Are people just using plastic now?

[Gordon]

I think everyone just uses spray cans now, but I'm definitely on-board with this.

[Shopdog]

I think everyone just uses spray cans now, but I'm definitely on-board with this.

I think you're right. I have aerosols too, but it's hard to get the stuff where you need it without spraying it where you don't. Those little red straws help a little I guess. These oil cans get you a drop or two right where you need it.

[ken65]

I think everyone just uses spray cans now, but I'm definitely on-board with this.

I think you're right. I have aerosols too, but it's hard to get the stuff where you need it without spraying it where you don't. Those little red straws help a little I guess. These oil cans get you a drop or two right where you need it.

Exactly.  My little red oil can gets used a fair bit.

[grcamna2]

I have a black oil can that's the same style(less the elbow)as that one;it works well. I purchased it new 25yrs ago at my local Napa store,it's a Balkamp brand.

[PeWe]

A plastic syringe can work. 100ml version.
Slimmer 25ml version good too. Mount a hose for deeper access where tight.
I got my syringes from my job 30 years ago

[Kevin]

I have a collection of them that I inherited from my father.
The ones that have a pump tend to leak around the trigger, so those are all sitting on plastic lids or in old plastic tubs that butter came in. 
Like Scotty, I usually use a syringe.

[Shopdog]

I didn't really think about a syringe for this. Although, I do recall seeing a video where a guy used an actual needle syringe to keep ball joints lubricated. He would close up the hole with a dab of rtv, I think.

[PeWe]

Syringe without needle is what I have for lubrication.
That was used with grease at my job's production line for many years ago. For gears...

[Stev-o]

How many of you still use the metal oiler cans? I have an old one I inherited from my grandfather.

My Dad had one and I recall using it on my bicycle.
You could push the bottom to make it delivery more oil when lubing the chain!
I'm guessing it was from the 60's?

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[Don R]

 I have three or four. Most were my Dads, Grandpas or some other relative whose garage got cleaned out. I like the pumper cans too and keep them in a small metal box so they don't get tipped over as easily.

[Shopdog]

I'm going to start keeping my eyes peeled at flea markets, garage sales, etc.

[ekpent]

Estate sale near me this week, somebody had a few squirt cans.

[grcamna2]

Estate sale near me this week, somebody had a few squirt cans.

I've also got one vintage Just like the one far left on the bottom shelf:silver with red cap,pump-lever squirt can.
I purchased it from a low-key yard sale which was on my way to my storage out in the country back when I lived in Westmoreland Co.PA.

[BenelliSEI]

Estate sale near me this week, somebody had a few squirt cans.

Wow!

[Shopdog]

Estate sale near me this week, somebody had a few squirt cans.

You hit the mother load!

[70CB750]

I keep one on my knee mill and second one on my work table.  But for lubing bikes I use RemOil with the yellow straw.  Works for me. 

[Don R]

  I usually tip an oil jug or bottle upside down over a funnel and wait for the film of left-over oil to seep out and re-fill my oiler can.