MACHINE SHOP TIPS

[@dosbox907]

Hi tubalcain. I'm a 24 year old hobbiest mechanic from Alaska. I've copied your design and made a spill proof can for myself. my solder job isn't quite as pretty as yours but it holds well. I've used it for about 8 months filled with tap magic and it has served me well, infact it's always on the bench with me either next to the drill press or the vice and have already refilled it. I want to thank you for your video and pretty much making one of my daily tools that help me get through the projects. so, THANK YOU!

[@dosbox907]

almost 2 years and it still kicks ass. thank you!!

[@markfreeland1027]

Pete, your dry wit and straight delivery have got me laughing this evening, thank you. Oh, and yeah, cool oil can.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Well, it's been a few years since I first watched this but had to make a couple more of these and had to find it for a little brush up. Thanks Mr. Pete. Again.

[@RedlineRennsport]

You may not understand it - being the "humoror" - but how often can one laugh so many times watching a machining video? We humorees appreciate you! This is the type of project that those troll tool-room/aerospace-engineer types will never understand. I can see there are at least two voter-trolls already. In the last scene, The Essence of America is right there for all to see. Anyone can purchase all manner of oil cans (the fact that any new one is a piece of cheap crap is another matter), but the ones you make yourself, through your own thought and ingenuity... are priceless!

[@MrManta2012]

This is going to be my Saturday project. I am going to use the side opening can opener. The lid can be pressed tight and I want to add a magnet to help it stick to the lathe. I want to thank you for the education and words of wisdom. I hope you know how much we all appreciate your input.

[@ctpctp]

Same here. Side opening can openers are the best, and now I have one more reason that they are!

[@billychan9367]

i love your humor, just as much as your decades worth of knowledge and wisdom in the craft. The tone of your narration is stoic, compelling and commanding which I personally think is one of the most critical trait any educator should wish for, especially when one were educating crafts that demands work safety. But what makes you extraordinary is that despite your well honed years of expertise and experience, you are light hearted and still possess a great sense of humor. It may seem your videos are filled with narration, but I find it educational because you usually during repetitive drilling or whatever, you would talk about some additional information on a related like as in an alternative method to whatever you are doing, or an alternative tool that does the same thing what you are doing, and how much it cost or where to get it, which altogether i find very educational. If the repetitiveness is excessively long, you sometimes would cut it short or sometimes skip filming altogether of simple and tedious procedures but instead describe it verbally simply and move on to the juicy parts. That said, I love watching your videos. BTW, I hope you cleaned off the metal chips from the despicable slimy frothy juicy chicken before you fed to Smoky, otherwise he would be loving you while getting "smoked" in his innards. :)

[@mrpete222]

+Billy Chan Thanks for watching!

[@baconsoda]

In terms of fun and enjoyment this must be your best video yet. I love your dry sense of humour and witty, personal, commentaries. Great stuff, thank you. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@toddtucker5266]

Now just slide a drilled cork over the brush handle and you've got your spill proof oil can!

[@gordonagent7037]

G'day Mr Pete, this was a great simple project and I made a couple sucessfully. I added magnet tape to the bottom of mine so an accidental knock wont dislodge them. I have also wondered about the brushes you use in them and was pleased you gave them a name as managed to find some here in AUS. Many thanks Sir for another beaut video, rgeards, Gordon

[@mrpete222]

Good idea with the magnet tape

[@dictare]

Cat turds with swarf, it really does shine in the moon light!

[@jmar1371]

It's the simple stuff that makes a difference. Thanks, Pete. Two new oil cans... coming up. And I'm with you. Canned chicken belongs over in the pet food aisle.

[@not2fast4u2c]

I can hear the Cat meowing at the door for more Chicken....Thannks for the Neat tool idea

[@patrickroeill8746]

my favorite shop teacher does it again something else for me to make thanks Mr Pete

[@dennisleksander3387]

I appreciate seeing your pencil torch in action, to solder small joints. I grew up outside of Chicago, and over 50 yrs ago , learned to pronounce it "sodder" from my dad, as you say; but then I say "warsh" for wash , too :-)

[@BasementShopGuy]

Chicken salad gripes!!! Love it. Real world commentary. There's NO one I'd rather watch.

[@tonywheeler5173]

Hey mr pete, I made myself 4 of these oil cans and I do believe it was one of the hardest things I have ever done! Like to have never got the darn chicken out of the can! LOL Thanks for the idea, works great!

[@8675309jh]

Thank you Mr Pete, you have taught me so much over the years. I especially enjoy your humor. You are a funny man. Thank you again....

[@Dobbo2958]

Mr Pete, Happily watching a good number of your really interesting video in the Midlands of England. Don't have a back ground in engineering but I do find your various projects really fascinating. Very best wishes to you and yours... and please keep on posting video's.... Mark

[@oldcaptainrusty]

As always, very informative and entertaining. Thanks Mr. TC for your time and efforts.

[@markgrevatt4867]

Really like the idea of that spillproof oil can Pete will have to make one ounce my lathe is up and running.

[@steamingbob]

Been watching you videos for years all very interesting. Today knocked my oil can off the lathe again, then I remembered you did a video on a spill proof can. a search of your archive and now I have one. So there is at least one out here made. Thanks Bob

[@mrpete222]

+Bob Dennis Funny-you should write. My can fell off the drill press yesterday & did not spill a drop.

[@garry7263]

Hey Mr Pete. Love your videos. A suggestion. Put a magnet or two inside before you solder the copper in there and it will stay where you put it and not rattle off the carriage.

[@johnwood105]

Great idea Mr Pete! Your videos are not only entertaining, but detailed and interesting. Thanks for sharing your shop experience.

[@kustomkart1314]

Excellent idea Mr Pete. I worked with an old timer who had a similar oil container made from an old soup can...like the one with the ribbed side you have sitting on the bench. It had an open top, but he filled the bottom 1/3 of the can with molten lead to make it "bottom heavy". He worked in the Brooklyn shipyards during WWII and had that can till the day he retired in 1990. I think I will combine the two ideas for my own. Thanks!

[@frankwolfe1524]

Hello Mr. Pete222,Another excellent video and a great idea for the cutting oil on the lathe, drill press etc...Definitly going to make a couple...Thanks again,Frank

[@larrysnell1891]

Mr. Pete, today I made your spill-proof oil can from a very cheap can of tuna, so bad the cats wouldn't eat it. This is a really great idea, thanks for sharing it. I very much enjoy your videos, have learned a lot from them. Regards, Larry Snell

[@mrpete222]

+Larry Snell Thanks for watching! Glad you made one. put out some chicken for the cats

[@Etol1963]

Hi Mr. Pete, I stumbled on this old video and decided that this is exactly what I needed. Up to now I used a plastic cap from an aerosol as cutting oil container next to the lathe and drillpress, but that is to small to hold the brush. In order to stick to the original design I went to the shop especially to get some canned chicken. For the pipe I used an old brass distance sleeve from a LandRover series 2a gearbox mainshaft. This sleeve has a raised flange in the middel which made the soldering very easy. I'm very happy with the end result. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mrpete222]

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[@theseldomseenkid6251]

*grin* Those Landover distance sleeves go for like $200 now .... okay, I just totally just made that up ... but you never know ... better check . LOL

[@Etol1963]

@@theseldomseenkid6251 😁 Maybe in the usa, but over here that part is still available for less than €50

[@mikeadrover5173]

I just enjoy creativity and fabrication; put them together and I’m entertained for hours. As a woodworker and a want-to-be machinist, an outstanding fabrication project; for me with the addition of a common hardware cork and no-air hole, a fantastic wood glue container, and I use acid brushes all the time. As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~

[@maheralmaher7058]

I liked the idea and a wonderful way of working

[@pallnet]

Sir Informative as well as entertaining. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for your time.

[@ericisom8159]

Okay, I will watch for either an email or I will hot-link the discussion so i can get back to it quickly. I just love the tips and information.

[@TRKGL1800]

Made 2 of your spill proof oil cans this morning while waiting for the weather to warm up a little. My cat was happy, as so was I with the finished product. Worked great! Thanks, just bought a Smithy 3 in 1 mill drill lathe. Like your videos, they really help me a lot. Tim in Kentucky

[@mrpete222]

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[@BrendanMcAdams]

Great idea. Another project to do. And I plan to add a magnet as suggested.

[@astridvallati4762]

For my machine tools ( lathes, mills and drills) I use a "suds pump", or a spray bottle ( ex-detergent/ kitchen cleaner Bottle). My lube/ coolant is a mix of one part Cutting oil and 5 parts water. I always wipe down after work, to clear chips, and remove any excess water/ oil mix. We have a tropical Humid summer so a good oil cover and then a canvas hood go a long way to keeping bright surfaces bright. Doc AV .

[@mrpete222]

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[@jaunpuriyabhauji9530]

बहुत मेहनत से काम कर रहे हो भाई आपके दिमाग काफी अच्छे हैं

[@chipwright6193]

That's a nifty little creation. I will have to make a few of those. I couldn't stop looking at it while you were demonstrating the bolt circle in your other video.

[@hankus253]

Reminds me of a neighbor who cut steaks from frozen King Salmon on his table saw. Didn't take the precautions that you did on the drill press, nor did he think about the salmon "dust" left behind. Oh my! I was only about 10 years old at the time, but the smell of failure is still FRESH in my mind.

[@shakes7339]

Good idea. I was admiring the oil can in your last video.

[@dustyduds3953]

After trying two types of plastic "no spill" containers (the lids pop off when the container falls off the mill table or the lathe) I am making one of these and throwing away the plastic! Thank you, Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@tomherd4179]

Like the idea and have seen it in your videos before. Now to make one for myself. Think I may make the tube out of 3D plastic and JB Weld (I know not a weld!) it to the can top. Also it amazes me that after 2 years you were able to find the small torch - WOW. I loose thing put down in just a few days; and not small things either! Great Idea - Thanks Again.

[@mrpete222]

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[@Tryin2FlyII]

Outstanding Sir! yes I will make one or more, Like the story about Ford too never heard that one and as always I truly enjoy listing and learning for your videos

[@lestergrenz5002]

Very fun video and practical too. Love those one evening projects.

[@rocketperformanceltd.6344]

Thanks Mr. Pete! So, I solved the "venting" problem by drilling a 7/64 inch hole in the 3/4 inch copper pipe just below the solder line. That way, there are no holes in the top of the can other that the copper pipe hole. I put the section of pipe in the lathe and used long 1/2 CRS round rod with a polished end against the tool post with the lathe at high speed to spin the flare on the end. It work hardens pretty quick but no issue getting the flare in. I then just rounded the end of the flare with a file and some fine sand paper again in the lathe.

[@nodrog798]

Very good idea and like most of your uploads have been very helpful as well as entertaining.Thank you,very much appreciated.

[@bluetoad2001]

excellent oil can. very clever. i don't know how to run a lathe but the oil can sure is cool. homemade is always good.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@hakimmic]

Gotta make me 3 of those. Lathe, mill and drill press. Thank you Mr. Pete

[@MaturePatriot]

Great idea. A very nice cutting oil container, for lathe use, or mill use. Both entertaining and practical. So long for now. Gotta go remove a couple of tires fro the rims for my older brother.

[@maine420247]

Thank you Mr.Pete! Your class, I mean your videos are my favorite!!

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@fiberman45]

Thanks for sharing, great little tip, also enjoy your comments....quite entertaining!

[@BTom16]

I was going to ask you about the oil can in your drill press discussion. Great project. Thanks! Oh yes, the trolls. Why do they do it? Why do people drive across a beautiful lawn with their foot on the throttle? I don't know what's wrong with people. Your channel is great.

[@BTom16]

Oh yeah, I loved your canned chicken commentary. lol!!!

[@cpitarre]

I loved your idea and made one for myself , I did add a magnet to the bottom to keep it from falling of of my lathe

[@roberthillier80]

I love it - Tubalcain that was interesting and funny. Thanks for the laughs as well.

[@mrpete222]

+Robert Hillier Thanks

[@weebandit]

Finally got around to making a half dozen of these things... A couple of pointers: 1) As someone previously has mentioned, keep the tube completely off the bottom. Insert the neck 3/4" or an 1" into the can. The lower the neck the less oil the can will hold while still being "spill proof". 2) One doesn't need a flaring tool to make the flare. Two ball peen hammers will work perfectly. Anneal the flare end of the copper, place the appropriately sized ball of one hammer in the copper and tap with the other hammer. 3) If one really hates waste, a large neodymium magnet will separate the metal shavings from the can's original goodness. Thank you very much Mr. Pete for your many videos and humor!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks--those are good ideas & improvements

[@bluehornet6752]

mrpete222 Not sure what he's saying there in his point #1. He first says not to allow the copper tube to touch the bottom of the can, but then he seems to imply (in his last sentence) that you want the neck to be lower. So I am not quite sure what he is trying to day with point #1.

[@mrpete222]

Russell Stephan Good suggestions. thanks

[@nathanallen6029]

Ive long tried to think of a way to make a homemade oilcan, thank you for sharing this idea! I appreciate it.

[@grizzlydan8]

Thank you. Your timing is excellent. I was about to buy another squirt can although I like to use a brush to apply cutting oil when drilling or sawing steel. I am going to use your very cleaver ideas for a brush/oil can.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Some how I know I will be up all night worrying about you running out of acid brushes. Great video, keep then coming.

[@stevewatr]

Another possible choice for a can would be an early film canister. They have a tight fitting removable lid, and have a good depth to diameter ratio. I have several I use as catch all hardware storage. Empty never dull metal cleaner, and floor wax tins might also work, although the wax container might be tougher to clean.

[@kmalnasef1512]

every thing is very informative even the funny talk. thank you sir,

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@flavour404]

What an excellent little project and something I will be having a go at myself. This exact problem came up a couple of weeks ago when I was making some parts on my bridgeport. Off to get some cans of chicken - my dachshund is going to thank you.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Very nice. Wide to lessen tip-over liklihood.Tall enough for a longer brushes. Easy to make. Inexpensive. I've been kicking ideas around and this is a perfect tool. Thanks Sir.

[@mrpete222]

+Doug BourdoThanks for watching

[@samp1394]

That cat will live with you now!

[@paulinmt2185]

Inspiring project, Mr Pete. I have a can opener that cuts the side of the rolled bead so the lid can be snapped (and soldered) back on. Going to use that on a can of tuna for my new "almost spill-proof" cutting oil can. I think your design plus the viewer-suggestion of a cork on the brush shaft will make a great "almost smell-proof" kero can for aluminum machining. Best to you, teacher!

[@mrpete222]

Good idea

[@HansMouthaan]

Wonderful idea, conna make a few myself, thanks Pete.

[@mrpete222]

+Hans Mouthaan Thanks for watching

[@andrewsommers8298]

Awesome project.

[@wb8ujb]

Great project. I made one for myself and one for my next door neighbor who has a machine shop in his basement. I used 1/2" copper but I think the 3/4" would have been better. The vent hole was a necessity with 1/2" copper though. Thank you for this very useful project.

[@mrpete222]

+Robert Mitchell Thanks

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Pete what a great idea I am going to make one myself thank you for showing how you did it regards John Tasmania Australia

[@dragman377]

I made the oil can and it works great. Thanks for this great tip.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--and making!!

[@NipkowDisk]

Very innovative and practical. Interesting comment on Henry Ford using kerosene as a hair dressing- never knew that. Many years ago I had a beagle that had a mangy sort of skin affliction and eventually I tried kerosene on it... and it worked! Good thing that he didn't smoke :) I do know that kerosene has a number of aromatic hydrocarbons in it that work in a similar way to coal tar solution, which is used in some specialty shampoos... I really enjoy watching your videos and especially your relaxed style of teaching. Sure wish I had my own machine shop- maybe someday...

[@mrpete222]

NipkowDisk Thanks for watching-neat comment

[@gsh319]

great stuff mrpete....I'll be making a few for sure this is the best stuff on the bench. Old school...love it

[@arnljotseem8794]

Nice. I put this on my projects list. Thank you, I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos.

[@mrpete222]

+Arnljot Seem Thanks for watching

[@jamesmorleyjmor5003]

great idea cheap solution excellent,

[@mowerman32000]

very nice good job you could even put a flat magnet on the bottom so it can stick to your lathe or where ever you need it.

[@mrpete222]

Magnets attract too many chips for my liking.

[@Farmerdan1813]

Made two of these over the weekend, thanks for letting me steal your idea.

[@howardtoob]

Thanks for another great video Mr Pete! I know it's an older one but still a good one imo. I also do not like the chicken in the larger can. After watching this video I fighr d I should tell my wife the same thing that you told yours. I walked up to her as she was just about to take the can out of the cupboard and said, "give me that can, I'm going to use it for something useful, please use fresh chicken for my chicken salad". She said, "well here you go". I can't recall much after she "gave" me the can. When I woke up I recall touching the large painful mound on my forehead and the large dented can of chicken laying next to me. THAT'S why I hate that canned chicken :)

[@mattsonrj1]

How does that cutting oil smell? I hate the smell of the sulfure containing cutting oils.

[@kk2ak14]

Wonderful idea!

[@doughall1794]

Love it, would love to see more video on lubrication, cutting fluids, etc. especially on the Bridgeport maintenance and lathe gears etc.

[@Patroand]

Mrpete explain all that in a previous video. Make a search in it's channel for oil

[@Raytarded66]

I really enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the great work

[@mrayco]

Best teacher Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Love the oilcan Pete. It's exactly the kind of thing I need for my lathe, cause mine also always threatens to fall over and it fills up with chips. Great video and much appreciated!

[@edgarmilson8686]

Mother nice video. Lyle I do have one suggestion, place a magnet on the bottom of the can so when you place the can on the lathe it will not tip over. You could hot glue or silicone glue the magnet so when the can gets moved the magnet will stay with the can. All the best, Edgar

[@bobbailey8246]

1 thumbs up! At least you will be able to find 'Smokeys' poo in the garden with a metal detector, as the chicken probably had metal filings in it from the hole saw, LOL!

[@denouch358]

Very nice idea, I think I'll make a couple. I use two yogurt cups, one fits inside the other. In the outer cup I place a strong hard drive magnet then insert the second cup into the first and fill it with oil. Not only will the magnet hold the cups to the machine, it also pulls the metal chips from the brush.

[@rickswazey9472]

Nicely done, Mr. Pete. Good use of an empty/emptied cat food tin! Give old Smokey a scritch behind the ears for me. RS

[@pineconecowboy]

Excellent idea.

[@ellieprice3396]

Mr. Pete, thanks for your new oil can project. No Smokey to eat my chicken so I'll just dump the solid stuff in a Zip-Loc and leave for the garbage. Mineral Spirits works as well as Kerosene without the awful smell. If you leave a little juice in the can you'll have "chicken oil", a brand new product.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

that is a cracking idea for a non spill oil can great video as well

[@jamessherrill3454]

I like it, I'm going to make a few. Thanks for the video

[@mrpete222]

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[@kerrywil1]

again a woderful video. I would love to see a video on Flycutters and facemilling.

[@indianxbullet]

Smarter than the average man for sure.. ;) A small speaker magnet may work to set the can on as well to keep it handy on the cross feed? I have learned more from watching your video's over the last few day's than I have in year's.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you.

[@frankwortmann4661]

I still use a open tin can, but solved the spinning / knock over by placing a magnet in the can. The Brush is fitted into an old plastic cover that happens to fit over the can. Like your idea so maybe someday I will give it a try.

[@thomascannady3855]

Great Ideal I will make myself two or three thanks

[@builderofstuff]

Excellent video. Think I'll make up one of these for my lathe but also epoxy some magnets to the bottom. Since my lathe is small it's even easier to knock the can off.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

I made 2 today, they are great, thanks for sharing.

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

I love this. I've never seen anyone drill chicken on a drill press.

[@jimwhitaker8751]

Oh gosh, I'm still laughing. I don't like despicable chicken juice on my drill press either.Jim

[@mrpete222]

+Jim Whitaker nasty

[@ch3ckm4te480]

“Despicable juice” I laughed so hard my stomach hurt and then the mental picture of smoky eating the despicable chicken 🐔 juice is hilarious

[@bbcisrubbish]

I enjoyed that. I agree, there is far too much superfluous water, juice etc. in pre packed food now, should I eat it or drink it? Any way, I am going to have my evening meal now. A Scotch egg, a Russet apple and a custard tart, in that order. All washed down with a cup of tea. (Yes, I am in the UK). Tubalcain was the first artificer in metal!!

[@staccio80]

great tip!!!tanks a lot!i build one today!!!

[@aguywhodoesstuff]

This is perfect for what I want. I've recently bought a oil can for my cutting fluid but that puts out way too much... This is only the second video I've watched of yours but I can see you have a lot of useful stuff. Subscribed!

[@larrybethrowden2149]

well I know I like the idea and going to make 2 or 3 of them thanks for the idea

[@mrpete222]

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