Repair Oiler? or Recommend New One

[Joe Piro]

I have two pump oilers that I got in a box of used tools. See pictures of one below. They are small... My guess is they hold up to 6 to 8 ounces of oil They both seem to be frozen (won't pump). The handle on one is bent where someone apparently tried to force it to pump.
There are no identifying marks or COO on either. One has a barely visible number on the bottom ... 55801.
A Google image search turns up a lot of similar oilers - vintage Craftsman, Plews, Wesco and many more.
These two seem good enough quality to repair. I know how they work, but I can't figure out the details or find any online diagrams.
I searched Garage Journal posts first and couldn't find rebuild advice or a recommended new replacement. (Lots of posts by collectors.)
Can anyone provide any leads? recognize this brand? explain repair procedure?
And Also:
Is there a new product that someone can recommend that isn't garbage? Good ones last a long time (probably more than what's left of my life) so I don't mind buying a quality product at a fair price. What is your personal experienced recommendation?
Thank you..

 

[Torque&Recoil]

I think the best oilers are probably Reilang (Swiss) - I don't own any of those. I do have some Goldenrods, which (sigh) seem to have many leak points. The best of my Goldenrods are the ones with the straight vertical spouts. Gravity helps keep oil inside the oiler, whereas the ones with the more horizontal spouts, or the flexible spouts, seem to leak the most. I have a habit of setting them in plastic dishes (like small coffee can lids), on which I put a folded paper towel.

 

[Joe Piro]

Thanks for the Reilang suggestion. I'll look into those.
Other recommendations still welcome. I see some interesting NOS listings on ebay although I still would not know the good from the bad or the ugly. Maybe that's why some of you collect them.... just looking for the ones that work and don't leak. LOL

 

[Loga_3]

There's also Kabi, made in Denmark:

Pressure oilers Arkiv - Fedtudstyr | Olieudstyr | Centralsmøring | KABI A/S

www.kabi.dk

 

[RTM]

Maybe try this thread?

SHOW OFF YOUR VINTAGE METAL CANS AND CONTAINERS!! oil, gas, ointments, and just cans

I've acquired quite a few vintage cans as i find them and don't know much about them other than i like them and they look cool. anybody collect them or find some please show them off and maybe let me (us) know why you like them and if you want to mention value that's up to you. just saying they...

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Edit: sorry, Meant this thread

Show your oiler cans

I've always been a little intrigued by oiler cans. Aside from being indispensable on the workbench they often look so interesting. I have to stop myself from buying them when I see them at flea markets, I almost brought home a 2 quart oil can the last time I was at a flea market. As much as I...

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[Beerhippie]

I have two pump oilers that I got in a box of used tools. See pictures of one below. They are small... My guess is they hold up to 6 to 8 ounces of oil They both seem to be frozen (won't pump). The handle on one is bent where someone apparently tried to force it to pump.
There are no identifying marks or COO on either. One has a barely visible number on the bottom ... 55801.
A Google image search turns up a lot of similar oilers - vintage Craftsman, Plews, Wesco and many more.
These two seem good enough quality to repair. I know how they work, but I can't figure out the details or find any online diagrams.
I searched Garage Journal posts first and couldn't find rebuild advice or a recommended new replacement. (Lots of posts by collectors.)
Can anyone provide any leads? recognize this brand? explain repair procedure?
And Also:
Is there a new product that someone can recommend that isn't garbage? Good ones last a long time (probably more than what's left of my life) so I don't mind buying a quality product at a fair price. What is your personal experienced recommendation?
Thank you..

That particular style with the straight body is extremely prone to tipping over and leaking oil all over whatever it's sitting on. I look for oilers at garage sales and junk stores but always seek out the ones with flared bases for stability.

Eagle, Plews, Goldenrod are some of my favorite vintage brands. I think Eagle and Plews are still made--maybe Goldenrod? Yep!

This Eagle No. 58 is one of my favorites:



aside from the poly tank (a personal prejudice, as the poly tank is perfectly functional). The tip of the oiler tube is a check-valve, so the oil is always right up to the tip and ready to go--no pumping until is squirts halfway across the shop when it' finally primed. The poly tank also has the wide, stable base, but unlike most metal cans, it's actually part of the volume of the can--most metal ones just have a press-fit "skirt".

 

[teufel666]

I like Pressol, can be found on eBay. Look for seller Katex.