oil dispenser

[sharkrider]

 Alan per your recomendations I bought some 301 oil and was wondering how and what you used to dispense it? You were saying a drop was enough for the bearings? Also should I lube them afterwards, I clean and lube my reels two or three times a year( a little bit overboard I know, but i know my reels are ready for whatever I put them through.


Please advise.
Thanks

[alantani]

i use a q-tip, or just dip the parts into the can. 

[sharkrider]

 Thanks, I'm still looking for a small dispenser, but finding one that's metal isn't easy.

[Alto Mare]

I've been using a plastic bottle with a ss needle for well over a year now with no issues. Just don't apply any labols or mark the bottle with permanent marker, they're no match to the 301.

[bluefish69]

I tried the Magic Marker thing. All I have left is T I

[SoCalAngler]

I use TSI 321 and put it in a applicator bottle by a company called Wapsi. I was able to get the empty bottles from a fly fishing shop close to where I live or do a google search if this is what your looking for.


Don't let the size of this pic confuse you the bottle is 1/2 fluid oz in real life and works well for oiling my bearings.

[day0ne]

I just pour some into a SS 2-3 oz cup I got at Walmart in the kitchen section and drop the bearing in. I let the bearing dry on a paper towel or rag and if the 301 is still clean, pour it back into the can. This way I can do a bunch of bearings and if something contaminates the 301, I haven't ruined the whole can. These work also but not as well:

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Rod-Building-Supplies/3-Disposable-Foil-Epoxy-Mixing-Dish

[SoCalAngler]

I like the applicator bottle because after cleaning the bearings with brake/carb cleaner the first time all I have to do is oil them. In most cases I dont even have to take the spool fully apart to oil them after the first cleaning and oiling. Now if I needed to fully clean them maybe dipping them in the 301 would be good but I don't see that need in my reels if I keep them lubed, thats why I use the 321. I need the lube more than the cleaning.

[bluefish69]

There is a link to buy these bottles. I have 2 in use now. I can't find the link. Sorry

[RowdyW]

Try a search on e bay. Thats where the link was posted from before but I don't know where that post is either.   Rudy

[borchcl]

Here is a link to Brownells, needle oilers. I have used them with good results.
Charlie

http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=needle+oiler&ksubmit=y

[bluefish69]

That's the bottles that you want. That might even be a better price then I paid.