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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS PLUMBERS HAND TOOLS/ HVAC HAND TOOLS/ETC. => Topic started by: gtermini on December 17, 2018, 02:18:20 PM

Title: Odd Oil Can
Post by: gtermini on December 17, 2018, 02:18:20 PM
Snagged this at the Albany OR swap back in Nov for $5. A little different from the typical ones you see. I liked the needle attachment.

Only thing I can't figure out is the band around it's waist with a thumb screw. It's much tighter than a can hanger rack would be. Any thoughts?

(https://i.imgur.com/0GyWIo2l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dAP4l0Nl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YbUuEgtl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/I4jKgsXl.jpg)

Greyson
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: Uncle Buck on December 17, 2018, 02:51:00 PM
Nope, no clue, but I like it!
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: DeadNutz on December 17, 2018, 02:56:55 PM
Very nice oil can but I also have no clue and have never seen that band on one.
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: john k on December 17, 2018, 03:23:05 PM
When you remove the needle, does the cap on the thumbscrew go in its place as a cap?   Have 5 pump oilers similar, and 40 oil cans or so and never seen this variant.  Must of been something special for industry, aircraft?
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: oldnslo on December 17, 2018, 03:27:06 PM
At first glance ,it appears to be a pressurized mister. Does the removal of the cap reveal a Schrader or Presta valve?

What do you see inside that band area?
Could it be a metering valve for the spout output?
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: oldnslo on December 17, 2018, 03:34:26 PM
I zoomed in on the pic, seems it has a part number. 600. Those seem to be textile oilers. Other Textile oilers seem to be from the 600 series.

https://www.google.com/search?q=plews+textile+oiler&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjeqO6U6KffAhWPEXwKHSsIAc8QsAR6BAgFEAE&biw=1280&bih=579#imgdii=aJAq8WuQ9WzdnM:&imgrc=owN1L1SnbTTuvM:



Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: DeadNutz on December 17, 2018, 04:54:01 PM
Good find OnS. Greyson should loosen it and slide it 180 degrees around the can until it lines up with the trigger. It appears to be an adjustable stop to limit amount of oil being dispensed.
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: gtermini on December 17, 2018, 08:39:12 PM
Well that was quick. Makes perfect sense to be able to apply a set amount repeatedly. Not an option I've seen before.

Greyson
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: Elroy on January 03, 2019, 07:59:36 PM
Elroy restored this vintage military oil can a few year back

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/oil%20cans/Olive%20Drab%20Paint/L1030169_zpsbaa7d848.jpg)

It stuck to pops fingers when the Navy decommissioned his destroyer in 1952 after nearly getting sunk.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/oil%20cans/Picture001-1.jpg)

This can was a leaking a pig until Elroy re-soldered all the seams and repainted it. It's a nice piece now. Pops has it on his desk. Gives Elroy a smile.

Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: goodfellow on January 03, 2019, 08:36:48 PM
I'm sure pops appreciated the effort Elroy -- you're a good son!
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: Elroy on January 03, 2019, 08:41:13 PM
Pop is 95. We appreciate each other more each day.
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: Uncle Buck on January 04, 2019, 12:47:37 PM
Pop is 95. We appreciate each other more each day.

Incredibly blessed and I am sure that you know it. My pop is 91 and will be 92 in March if he makes it. My pop is in very tough shape now and sadly, I think for him passing away at this point would be a blessing.
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: fatfillup on January 16, 2019, 11:49:00 AM
Oh that is cool!  And I think OnS nailed it

Elroy's can is sweet also
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: pkerot on March 28, 2020, 08:26:36 PM
Elroy restored this vintage military oil can a few year back

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/oil%20cans/Olive%20Drab%20Paint/L1030169_zpsbaa7d848.jpg)

It stuck to pops fingers when the Navy decommissioned his destroyer in 1952 after nearly getting sunk.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/oil%20cans/Picture001-1.jpg)

This can was a leaking a pig until Elroy re-soldered all the seams and repainted it. It's a nice piece now. Pops has it on his desk. Gives Elroy a smile.
I have one like that. Didnt know it was Navy. Thanks for posting it
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: bonneyman on March 29, 2020, 11:12:16 AM
Definitely a nice oil can!  :great:
Title: Re: Odd Oil Can
Post by: Heiny57 on March 29, 2020, 07:16:22 PM
Missed this on the first go around. Cool stuff for sure.