Mineral Oil Dispenser??

[toasterburn]

I used to use gun oil to keep the rust off my tools, then I moved to mineral oil from the pharmacy because it's cheap and easy to find, and I've been happy with the results so far. But unscrewing the cap and pouring it out is a hassle, I'd like to find a good method of dispensing it.

What do you guys use to dispense mineral oil? Oil Can? Squeeze Oiler? Spray Bottle?

 

[dutchgray]

Oil bottle with a brush or felt end might work well.

 

[Harley94]

How about a pump hand soap bottle

 

[Davefr]

 

[finn]

Ketchup bottle like roadside restaurants use.

Probably a dollar store item

 

[HAP]

Would something like a pet rodent water feeder work?

R,
HAP

 

[BTL-A4]

I use these for oil: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/oil-cans/easy-lube-hand-held-oil-dispensers-6/

I've used the ketchup bottles as well. I prefer a metal can with a trigger, instead of having to tip a bottle.

 

[dnschmidt]

BLT-A4 has got it right. THAT'S THE WAY TO GO.

 

[danielbuck]

yep, those trigger cans are perfect, provided you get one that doesn't leak (some of my older ones leak)

 

[isb cornbinder]

I used Allison 730 transmission brake pistons. As long as I do not fill past 1/2 it will not spill, if tipped over. I machined out the lid and added an "O" ring to the lid. The magnet on the bottom is from a microwave.
The machine screws holding the lid are 4/40 socket head stainless.

 

[Kuma601]

I like using the Goldenrod oilers for a variety of cleaning and lubricating fluids too, Goldenrod 625's for about $18 typically.

 

[sparky 1971]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DQXBY4H/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[RTM]

I would go for a one hand push down pump bottle, often seen for solvents, as a great way to wet a rag for wiping some things down.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIBADUG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[BTJHP]

You should be able to get a set of empty travel shampoo/soap bottles that are about 4 oz. that have a flip cap. That's what I use.


or there's always the plunger can if you are always using it on a rag

 

[Nutria]

I use Eagle-type push-diaphragm oilers for mineral oil and most things, only because I seem to have bad trigger can karma-- they always leak for me. Well, all but one.

 

[scooby074]

Use this stuff and get away from m.o. 1 can goes a long way

 

[darkzero]

I do have pump oilers & spillmaster containers but I prefer & mostly use luer lock bottles.

And not just for machining related, have em around inside the house too. I use 2 oz bottles the most but also use 1 oz & 4 oz. I always buy mine from Howard Electronic Instruments but plenty of other places to get them too.