Oil Can #2

I was greatly inspired by Hackmasters beautiful oil can clone. I decided to do a run of my own with a simpler design. It was suggested that I start a new thread here and not hijack the other thread.
The plan was originally solid brass. I realized that the pump housing would add too much weight so I went with an aluminum pump housing.

I was sort of emulating this original as posted by Hackmaster:





Here is the base pattern:











Its about 3/16" thick at the edge. I will turn it down more when it is brass.


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I have two oil cans by my lathe. I have spindle oil in one and wd40 in the other one.

 

11 pages to make an oiler?

this is my kind of forum!

 

Thanks, very informative! Now I have to start resourcing materials

 

Thank you for the detailed mcmaster list. I used the plans to make 4 oilers which were passed off to friends. One of them is filled with steam oil while the other three became living room art.

 

Be careful. I had 2 Eagle 66 cans like the Hackmaster image. I left them unattended and this is what happened. Now they have no more room to reproduce so I am thinking I am safe. My wife thinks I am crazy. She may be right.

 

She may be right
You may be crazy
Oh, but it just may be a lunatic she is looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save her
She may be wrong for all you know
But she may be right

 

Great project. I have been looking for a decent oil can and can't find anything. I remember seeing someone building one on YouTube and finally came across Pragmatic Lee building one.This will be my first project. I guess at 69 it never too late.

 

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

 

I am inspired to make the attempt. A good learning project , I hope!