From my original web page Jan 31st 2009

 

Does your equipment have the spring ball oilers on it? This is an idea I came up with many years ago. It is simple to make, easy to use. Get a standard pump style oil can from the hardware store, one that has a tip that is smaller than the ball in the oiler.  Now the problem is that the little ball will most likely block the hole in the end of the oil can when pushed up against the ball oiler.

What you need to do is file or cut a very small slot in the end of the oil can tip. This will allow the oil out and allow it to flow into the oiler cup. Do not make the slots too deep, they need to just let the oil in the fittings. (I mention this from experience.)

I keep two cans on hand. One with spindle oil, the other with way oil. Just wipe the oil fitting clean of dirt and chips and pump away.  Makes the job quick and easy.

 

I cut this slot with a small razor saw. Squirt a few times into the trash can the first time to clear out any cuttings that might have gotten into the tip from sawing, you do not want to inject that into your machine.

LittleMachineShop.com has Replacement 6mm oilers from LittleMachineShop.com

I keep a few on hand for different projects, and have used them as replacements were needed. The bodies are brass and easy to turn down a bit if you need to.