Other Oil fitting question

[kstrauss]

A friend is refurbishing a 1950 vintage shaper made in Czechoslovakia that has oil fittings like the one in the photo. The slightly knurled cap has a screwdriver slot and rotates to allow adding oil and then closes to protect from swarf. Any idea what these are called or a source for more (he is missing two)? Otherwise, I've been volunteered to make some for him...

 

[TorontoBuilder]

Oil hole cover...

but a less common one. Not sure where you can get identical replacement

 

[trlvn]

I haven't seen that style before. "Gits" oilers are pretty much the standard in North America. Perhaps your friend could use something like the following?

Style L Elbow Threaded

Style L oilers are used extensively on motors and small machinery requiring side oiling and extremely low cost. Zinc plated, 1-piece die-casting, has flat wrench hold on most Style L screw-type oilers. Also available in drive-in models. Stock Thread B. Thread Length C. Overall Length D. Overall

gitsmfg.com

They are available with metric threads, as well. McMaster Carr in the US carries them...if you can convince them to make the sale.

Craig

 

[kstrauss]

Thanks for reminding my of Gits! Their "Style I revolving sleeve" unit looks perfect.
See https://gitsmfg.com/style-i-revolving-sleeve/

Some sizes are available from Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Gits-Revolving-Overall-Assembly-Clearance/dp/B00BMJQWYQ but sorta expensive.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Mcgyver]

Nice find on those. I've got several old machines with them, NA and British, and they do seem a lot nicer than the spring cups, although the one shown in the amazon photo looks down right crude. Maybe its just because is a small part magnified so much. I think the brass would look better than the rough chrome though. However for $30 US each, time to set up a turret machine!

Some call them "Winkley pattern" and there are other cheaper sources...but looks like old British threads so might not help.

CA487: Winkley pattern oiler - Rotating sleeve, 5/16" x 16 TPI cycle thread - Oilers - Oil and Grease Application - parts | Flexolite

<p>Winkley pattern rotating sleeve oiler, nickel finish. 5/16" x 26 TPI cycle thread x 22mm tall overall. These are usually fitted horizontally and the outer sl

www.flexolite.co.uk

 

[kstrauss]

I'm fascinated by the history of mechanical innovation. For others who are also addicted, see https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/0c/65/df/c579723def5616/US642860.pdf for the original 1900 patent on these types of oilers.

 

[trlvn]

I'm fascinated by the history of mechanical innovation. For others who are also addicted, see https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/0c/65/df/c579723def5616/US642860.pdf for the original 1900 patent on these types of oilers.

Mr. Winkley had a fair number of patents granted:

Patents for Frank D. Winkley

Craig

 

[historicalarms]

I knew the fellow who's grandfather invented the common grease nipple ( he was German and it is called a "Zirk" over there)....he dont need that 70 mil Max ticket...family is still billionaires from that little spring loaded ball.