Thread: What is the most useful size oiler cans?

Originally Posted by DSEL74

100 ml
200 ml
300 ml
500 ml

For the workshop and machine maintenance. Lathe, drill press etc.

None of those are a suitable size.

Only an oil can of imperial measurement is worth buying

That's because modern oil cans are universally crap - unless you spend a fortune.

A half pint Rega is what you want.

Rob

So your saying 236.5882365 ml

Originally Posted by nearnexus

None of those are a suitable size.

Only an oil can of imperial measurement is worth buying

That's because modern oil cans are universally crap - unless you spend a fortune.

A half pint Rega is what you want.

Rob

Reilang are a modern but different era oil can. No leaks, pump perfectly and made of AL in Europe. Not "terribly" expensive. I think I paid about $35 for each of mine. Only in metric of course!

As for sizing, do not make the same mistake I did in buying 200ml cans. They are always empty! Next time around I would definitely go for 400 or 500ml.

Originally Posted by variant22

Reilang are a modern but different era oil can. No leaks, pump perfectly and made of AL in Europe. Not "terribly" expensive. I think I paid about $35 for each of mine. Only in metric of course!

As for sizing, do not make the same mistake I did in buying 200ml cans. They are always empty! Next time around I would definitely go for 400 or 500ml.

I have heard good things about them, they are Swiss, but seem to be produced and exported from Germany, Where did you get yours from?

Are yours the cast aluminium ones with the embossed 2 on the side? Maybe you can send them to my way and buy some larger ones

I liked the white plastic bottles best.. you could see how much was in them, but they dont seem to make them any more.

Stuart

Originally Posted by DSEL74

I have heard good things about them, they are Swiss, but seem to be produced and exported from Germany, Where did you get yours from?

Are yours the cast aluminium ones with the embossed 2 on the side? Maybe you can send them to my way and buy some larger ones

They came from Jens in Germany - but they are made in Switzerland!

No embossed 2 on the side..

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Ok so how do the theses new cans compare ?
To what your grandfather would Of had about half dozen odd in the home garage .
I have about six off these old ones just sitting on a shelf in the workshop in all manner of condition .
Most are still working .

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Ok so how do the theses new cans compare ?
To what your grandfather would Of had about half dozen odd in the home garage .
I have about six off these old ones just sitting on a shelf in the workshop in all manner of condition .
Most are still working .

Every bit as good if not better. I can't say I have ever read a bad word about Reilang. Jens reports he has had them in his workshop for 30 years and that your arm will wear out before the pump. They make a full set of spares not that you will ever need them. Whatever comes first." They have been making oil cans since 1948 and apparently still supply all the service parts for all the cans they have ever produced. Quite an exhaustive thread over here on them: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/reilang-oil-swiss-delight-167450

If you are looking for one, I can attest that this seller is reliable. My only affiliation is through buying Hazet, Haimer, and Reilang from him.

I would suggest to stay away from pressol cans, both old and new. BT has some older ones that leak, and I have a new one that leaks. It is a 300ml and I find it to be a pretty good size. Mine does not have a country of manufacture on it.

Ew

Originally Posted by Ueee

I would suggest to stay away from pressol cans, both old and new. BT has some older ones that leak, and I have a new one that leaks. It is a 300ml and I find it to be a pretty good size. Mine does not have a country of manufacture on it.

Ew

Sadly Ew, even the Spezial* leaks. In fact, every oil can I own leaks but I don't mind. Oily hands keep rust at bay.

BT

*https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...10#post1410310

Should we point out that apart from different sizes the Reilang comes in single and double pump?

The Reilang is inferior to the Rega in one respect only.
It doesnt shoot nearly as far. Not that we would condone such behavior.

Stuart

Reilang come in a bunch of variations which I assume relate to the nozzle types. Which nozzle do you guys get for the ball oilers etc? or other uses?

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Reilang come in a bunch of variations which I assume relate to the nozzle types

They do?
I'm only aware of the standard solid one, flex, spray and there used to be a flex with a brush on the end but I've not seen onfor a long time.
The older one were solid brass but the new one are tub with a threaded end and nozzle so you could make what ever you felt the need for

Stuart

I'm loving my Reilang but couldn't get the proper tip so I made one.
I have to say it is the best can out there.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...hlight=reilang

Phil