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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@markfreeland1027]

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

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@oldcaptainrusty]

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

[@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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[@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....

[@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!

[@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 :-)

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@patrickroeill8746]

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

[@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.

[@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~

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@maine420247]

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

[@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

[@toddtucker5266]

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

[@dictare]

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

[@shakes7339]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@pallnet]

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

[@nodrog798]

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

[@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.

[@nathanallen6029]

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

[@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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[@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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[@markgrevatt4867]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@dragman377]

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

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--and making!!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@fiberman45]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@gsh319]

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

[@hakimmic]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lestergrenz5002]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@BrendanMcAdams]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@BasementShopGuy]

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

[@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

[@Raytarded66]

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

[@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.

[@maheralmaher7058]

I liked the idea and a wonderful way of working

[@MaturePatriot]

Goodness, I love your sense of humor. I'm watching this again, and listening with earbuds, while my wife watches a movie, and I keep disturbing her with laughter. Will anybody ever do this! I see those cans in every machinist videos now. Was this an original idea with you?

[@MaturePatriot]

Just saw one on Randy Richards lathe.

[@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!!

[@roberthillier80]

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

[@mrpete222]

+Robert Hillier Thanks

[@kattlesheets9991]

Perhaps you've heard of can openers? Specifically the ones that ONLY cut the side of the crimp. Afterwards you can solder the crimp back together subsequent to any addition to the can. :)

[@cvuxton]

Great idea and I humbly suggest an upgrade, rare earth magnets (REM). I built a steel building for my shop and have magnets all over. I did two things a little differently in making mine. I used J-B Weld (the savior of all things good and not so good) to glue 2 medium sized REMs to the base. Holds the can right where I put it. Second I opened the can with an opener that breaks the seal (the top pops off and can be put back on) and used said glue to reseal it after drilling and putting a few.... REMs to catch any chips that get in there. Also used a stew can to save me having to fill so often.

[@martineastburn3679]

My friend, you will need two or three holes like the small one - the slot in brass is under oil. So seeping will be very slow or not at all. Thanks for the idea.

[@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.

[@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

[@davesrepaircom]

Mr Pete, I finally got around to making one of these oil cans, and have been using it the past few days. You're right - it's far superior to anything I was using. Now I just need to make 2 or 3 more. Many Thanks! Acts 4:12

[@mrpete222]

Great pictures. Your oilcan is better than mine. Did we use the same brand of chicken?

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

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

[@brentandrade5861]

I'll be making a couple of these but adding a magnet to the base. Nice simple design. Handy bugger I'm certain. Would you ever think to part w that cool Packard indicator? I've 2 1951 Packard sedans, one fer parts the other has been in my family since new. Keep up the good works! Best reguards. Brent

[@mrpete222]

I do not want to sell it. Love those old Packards my friends dad had a 49. We spent a lot of time sitting on it listening to the radio you did not need a key.

[@brentandrade5861]

@@mrpete222 funny, mine still has her original am tube radio and it still works. I've a follow rest for a larger than my 20k south bend. Mite you know someone having the reverse trouble?

[@jaunpuriyabhauji9530]

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[@gregturberville2687]

Thanks for the tip & video. I can see one or more of these in my future. I'll plan on buying a can of something I can eat though as a source for the can. Additionally, what about an umbrella of sorts on the stem of the brush handle? Perhaps even a small rubber ball with a hole drilled through it. My point is simply to have something that will restrict or limit the amount of dirt, dust, shaving apt to enter the open top of the can, thus keeping the oil or contents cleaner or more pure. I also like the idea stated by others about having a magnet in the bottom of the can, not only could this help keep the can planted, but it could serve as a collector of metal that does manage to find its way into the can. Great stuff as always, I'll use it. Thanks Mr Pete.

[@mrpete222]

thanks--rubber ball, thats a good idea

[@willf5768]

I’ve got quite the collection of acid brushes myself use them a lot and oil cans. Great project 😁👍 Speaking of kerosine they used to put a can of it in the bottom of grandfather clocks years ago with the thought that it would lubricant the clock works it did make things kind of stinky and discolored the brass in some cases.🤔

[@mrpete222]

I never heard that about clocks

[@RaysGarage]

Well done MrPete! I wonder if that chicken water would make for some low cost cutting oil... I'll bet Smokey is at your back door right now wanting seconds! Thanks for sharing! Ray C.

[@not2fast4u2c]

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

[@Farmerdan1813]

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

[@HolzMichel]

a small improvement would be to drill a small hole in the copper riser 1/4" below the soldering line, that would also eliminate the airlock problem without compromising the leak proof feature of the can

[@randysmith9715]

To prevent my oil can from vibrating off the lathe, I put a small flat rare earth magnet on the bottom of the can. Easy to move, and stays put!

[@mrpete222]

good idea-Thanks for watching.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

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

[@kerrywil1]

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

[@rodritz8384]

I make mine out of Seafoam cans. After pouring the Seafoam in your gas tank, The cap assembly is plastic and pops right off. Cut off the bottom about 3 inches up, cut off the top at the point the rounded top meets the side. Turn the top over and press it into the bottom. It gives you a upside down bell shape to guide the brush into the hole and the press fit seals the top. Easy to make and use.

[@mrpete222]

I do have one of those that someone made for me out of a beer can

[@richardjohnson3885]

Mr pete- seemed a great idea and made several, gave a couple to machinist friend who praised them to others. Problem!!! his and mine have started to leak on the bottom-can see ring where copper touches bottom, tiny holes-galvanic reaction happening!!!! will have to solve with a shoe or solder on bottom edge or???

[@mrpete222]

Has not happened to mine that I am aware of.

[@richardjohnson3885]

I wonder if some of the acid flux flowed down the tube to cause this

[@RRINTHESHOP]

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

[@alisdairherd9501]

you could put a 'u' shaped capillary breather that goes down the center tube and back up on the inside. so you don't run the risk of overfilling it.

[@mrpete222]

Good idea

[@jdwisdom9433]

That's a better idea than what I've made, but I can't help wondering why you didn't "J.B. Weld" three flat neodymium magnets on the bottom to hold it to the Fe metal of your machines. Also, a simple cork with a grove on the side for the handle of the acid brush might be a good idea too, especially to keep the creepy crawlers out and the fumes in. Whata ya think? Thanks! JD

[@mrpete222]

+JD Wisdom Yes, could have.thanks

[@robertbudach3304]

this is a great idea.... how about adding a cheap magnet to the bottom to keep it where you put it...