If you don't own one of these I would absolutely recommend visiting your local antique store or take a virtual visit through the aisles of eBay. I especially like the push bottom style, they work through a slightly dimpled piece of tin similar to the top of a jarred food pop-top lid (the kind with a dimple in the top that pops up when the vacuum is broken). The change in pressure inside the can forces the oil through the small opening in the screw-on spout which is appropriately canted, narrow and slightly bent (by design) at the end. What piques my interest in this tool is its simplicity. I think simple tools often offer the most versatility and as such are some of the most useful. Additionally, tools with low levels of complication tend to confuse me less.
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And now I present unto thee some simple poetry (haiku) dedicated to a shiny metal oil can.
(sound of a deep, deliberate, pretentious breath)
Ode(s) To A Tiny Antique Push Bottom Oilcan.
oily brown tin can
squirts cutting fluid on stone
full of juice for tools
beauty through function
elegant simplicity
this thing is awesome
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Plus, a microfiber rag soaked in oil (a Mr. Deneb Puchalski invention) makes a great best friend for my oilcan |
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