Anyone know where I can find precision oilers in the USA like the image attached?
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Re: precision oiler
Garage sales.
Facebook marketplace/ craigslist.
Antique/ Vintage stores.
It seems they have all gone to the "pen type" or similar nowadays.
You can find quite a few new styles that will get the job done all the same.
We have the type you pictured, but they've been in our shop since the 70's!Omertà -
Re: precision oiler
I used to have the same one,
I bought it from Katun. but I marred it in the long run for overtightening the tip,
don't do that.
Check their accesories catalog:
Printer Consumables & Service Accessories | Catalogs |Katun (2020-2021 catalog)
Update: It seems they don't carry it any longer, I've checked old Katun catalogs (Year 2012) and the part number for it was (Katun PN# 12161) Maybe some local dealer still has it.
good luck.Comment
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Thanks for the suggestion but no luck finding them.Comment
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Check here
Bernstein Oiler Bottle with Brass Spout From Oritech.
check if australian dollars thoughComment
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I used to buy Canon refill ink in 1oz nalgene bottles. They have a tiny spout that provides very small drops of oil with attached cap. They make fine oilers and have proven resistant to petroleum based lubricants (surprisingly most plastic oilers are NOT resistant to petroleum products).
I've had a couple like the one you show, and the seam at the bottom eventually splits open, leaking oil all over your case. Lets see if I have a photo ... nope.
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2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
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Forty plus years ago there used to be 2 major platen supply companies that provided everything any office equipment technician needed. West Coast Platens and Ames Platen Supply. Somewhere in the 70s or 80s they merged. In May 2012 they closed their doors permanently.Comment
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You can also try a sewing machine supply company. They may not have that specific type bottle. Usually a one inch diameter bottle by four inch tall plastic bottle with retractable either brass or plastic spout. The one website I looked at required purchases in quantities of 12 or more.
Oiler Bottles - SouthStar SupplyComment
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No love for Zoom Spout?Comment
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If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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