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GOLDENROD Oilers at Lee Valley
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Former Member
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I have one from another source and am not impressed with the trigger.
What don't you like about the trigger?
Hey Craig, comparing your oil can set from Lee Valley to KBC you got a deal if I have my facts correct.
KBC pricing 6 oz. spring bottom oil can item # 1-914-505 at $13.14
6 oz. pistol oiler wide bottom oil can item # 1-914-600 at $22.23
12 oz. pump oiler, 8" flex spout oil can item # 1-914-707 at $31.47
sub total less tax and shipping for the same oil can set $66.84
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Former Member
Guest
Under pressure they fold literally, particularly the tall narrow one. The other two are good.
@Degen can you be more specific? I've used the 6 oz. pistol pump with the wide bottom for many years and never had issue with it.
Former Member
Guest
Back left one in photo.
What does "Under pressure they fold literally" mean?
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
For anyone that cares, @equinox123 is selling some of his dad's Goldenrod oilers - from the 1980s and 1990s. I can attest that their triggers are much more robust - I bought 2 from him yesterday.
Let's help him out - he has a shitload of stuff to sell and he is being very reasonable about prices.
Let's help him out - he has a shitload of stuff to sell and he is being very reasonable about prices.
calgaryguy
Chris
I've got two of those, purchased from KMS in the last year and they work flawlessly. Maybe you had a defective one? Are you trying to pump 140w thru them?
Former Member
Guest
No just 30w way oil, the way it is formed the handle us prone to failure at the bendc.
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
I noticed that change in the new nes. they used lighter steel, and made it narrower. The older ones are *solid*.
calgaryguy
Chris
Same as me. Huh. Maybe weakens over time?
Former Member
Guest
Yes I was surprised. The cheap asian plastic garbage didn't.
DPittman
Ultra Member
Braze on a small rod as an exoskeleton along the length of the handle on opposite side where your thumb rests?
calgaryguy
Chris
Contact goldenrod and ask for a replacement?
My friend's (big hairy guy in the mirror) handle is not bent or broken yet. He just wants to beef it up so it doesn't break in future.
Brazing or epoxying in a rod of steel sounds good. Not really keen on Brazing though - so prolly epoxy.
calgaryguy
Chris
Daub of jbweld on the back of the pump handle at the bend area?
I was just in teh shop and looked at my two goldenrods: I tried bending the pump handles by hand/fingers and while I didnt 'give er' I couldnt bend or flex them noticeably. *shrug*
I was just in teh shop and looked at my two goldenrods: I tried bending the pump handles by hand/fingers and while I didnt 'give er' I couldnt bend or flex them noticeably. *shrug*
I don't think that particular oiler is designed for pressure lubing like a grease gun. Yes, the handle is stamped and flimsy, but filling the oil cups is not an issue. Or even the ball type oiling ports, like on a chuck or live center, is not a problem, definitely more hand pressure, but if the line is not clogged, I don't think you need to strengthen the handle.
