Or just buy it in gallon jugs and put it in a regular spray bottle so you have infinite control over the amount and also the size and shape of the stream. Fine narrow stream for pinpoint placement or wide misting stream if you need to cover a large area. Also about 5x cheaper per gallon that way.
I had this thought as well. But that's more storage and clutter potentially. My wd40 in the gallon went bad. I guess I wasn't using it enough. I ended up with some half ass wd40
Aaron - what a great idea! I have often thought the spray control on WD-40 was imprecise, but I didn't know that there was a simple way to remedy the situation!
@JRP3 Simple if you have a lathe. Every fabricator should own one. I don't use the cans, I use reusable containers with better control and pressurized air for propellant.
@Proxy Panda simple can be a relative term correct? You're talking to Ron Covell. Yes, this is simple for someone like that. Heck it's simple for me. Get a lathe and machine some aluminum. It's simple...
@@christopherpoole2185 That's a pretty smart way of doing it. If we could get an adaptor (maybe airsoft adaptor might work), then we could fill it with liquid propane so it would truly last a long time.
This is similar to PB Blasters new nozzle. There’s a “volume control lever” on it basically restricting how much you press the button. It’s nice when you don’t feel like wearing/smelling like PB Blaster. Love your Videos 6061! Always impressed!
I love well thought out engineering when it helps with everyday problems. The problem is the manufacturer don’t think about different use case scenarios. That’s why it’s up to the user to use the product for certain amount of time to see the flaws of the item and correct them. Good job 👏
That is Brilliant ! I love it ! I was thinking of decanting some WD40 into a small container and using a pipette to add drops where needed, instead of torrents. Your solution is entirely more wholesome and in keeping with the spirit of 6061 !! Love it !!
While your solution is elegant and beautiful, I have found that the "Industrial Size" WD40 cans work pretty well for me. Instead of the stupid leaky flip top, they have an old school top with a detachable straw. Straw snaps into the lid, when I want to use it, I can just pop the top off and spray for a mist, or I can shove the straw in the tip (with the lid still snapped to it) and spray away. Works pretty well for me, but I probably don't grab the can as often as some of you guys so YMMV.
Same here. I buy a case of empty spray bottles for a around $1 per and just print a label for whatever goes in them. Every now and then there's one with an issue but they're so cheap it doesn't matter. Bonus you can hang them buy the handle 😂
I bought a spray can and a gallon of WD-40. After two fills the can leaks and the nozzle drips, The company I worked for bought all lube and cleaners in bulk. they supplied plastic spray bottles.
There's only one advantage to the genuine nozzle, and that's if you live in a damp environment, like the UK in winter it keeps your machines oiled😂 and slow rusting. Nice job as always, thanks.
For the running out of propellant problem, I use a rubber tipped blow nozzle and put a hunk of rod the right length in it so you push down on the plastic stem of the can just as the rubber seals it and give it a shot of compressor air (don't go hog wild; I have never blown up a can but...)
I can always appreciate these types of ideas. I like it! I may not have a lathe but I have a 3d printer that I may be able to use to make a pb blaster type adjuster. maybe something that fits underneath the nozzle..
i have an old flip nozzle can like cigarette lighter fluid used to come in . when a wd can runs out of propellant , i punch a hole in it , pop the top off the fluid can , and drain the rest into the little can . can't spray up , but otherwise very useful and long lasting . an old pump style oil can filled with used motor oil will often work just as well as the wd , and it's free .
I LOL'ed at the [angrily shakes first at broken reverse]. The worst is when the can falls off the table and the nib breaks off - then you're just hosed and the can is useless unless you drill a hole and let all the pressure out and then just manually dribble the stuff out through the hole. That seems to happen to me a lot - f'ing clutz always knocking the cans over...
love tool making videos Now I have to add......a plastic squeeze bottle can give you the drop or two of oil needed for a task. Unless WD-40 would go bad in a non-pressurized bottle.....
A gallon metal jug and a spray bottle for wd-40 is around $40.00 for a new spray bottle and 35$ for the WD. Seems like a lot less work to buy the spray bottle and its more convenient. Thats all ive ever used at shops
Yup, that ticks me off as well. I bought a 5L and spray bottle, but it and every other bottle quickly goes bad and puts more on your hands than anywhere else. My solution is a small bottle and brush - nowhere near as nice as yours - but it works 😜
Really well done project. Lacking the skills and tools to make one, I’m just gonna get a clicky oil can and re-fill it from one of those half gallon WD40 cans.
I’m sure others have recommended this already, but you wouldn’t regret switching to buying WD-40 in a container and refilling a trigger sprayer instead!
Really slick and precise! Why not use a hand squirty bottle and get a gallon can of wd juice? I use those small bottles of flip cap of UTELY tapping fluid. MUCH BETTER than wd40, actually the correct stuff to use. And it is precise and cheep. Love your videos! Your Pal, Gary
I'm so glad other people also think the wd40 nozzles are shite. So hard to get just a dribble, press a little too much and now your part is soaked in oil
I agree, that it's intentional on the company's part.....to sell more. Excellent solution- Btw; you may/may not be aware, but you can get the "high rake" carbide inserts which fit the same tool you were using, & work much better for machining aluminum/non ferrous. I have similar tooling for turning & boring, and just swap inserts, depending on what I'm cutting. Nice work and video!
Yes I hated those stupid nozzles so much I just bought a gallon of WD and now use a manual spray bottle, or drip-apply it. Screw the BS design-I don't have a lathe. Love your solution. Where do we buy one?
I find the arerosol cans of any design from WD-40 either break or do not empty all the can all way, they run out of propellant. So I buy it in 5 gallon cans. Then utilize a spray bottle to apply. It ends up being much less expensive in the long run. Use quite a bit of it as I like it for many uses. To answer your question, I am sure it's a conspiracy to increase sales. The company Jet is expensive and takes away from the executive bonus. Something has to be done.
It’s kings funny, I’ve got a can of it under the kitchen sink that’s probably 10 years old with the old nozzle one it. At least pb blaster has the adjuster on the back of their can.
Aluminum cuts better with a lighter lube... It's main purpose is to prevent aluminum from cold welding to the cutting tool. Plus, it's much easier to cleanup, if welding is involved.
Mechanics at a shop for a construction company I used to work for asserted that WD-40 was the worst lubricant for cutting and drilling Steel. I've always just assumed they knew what they were talking about.
There's better, and there's worse (for steel cutting). It also depends on how much of a slimy mess you are ok with cleaning up afterwards. WD-40 cleans up relatively easily. Quality sharp bits, and relatively low feed speeds (not too hot), WD-40 works ok on steel. (WD-40 for cutting aluminum works great)
Now that is badass! I’ve said they same damn thing about the massive waste when all I need is a drop. I’d love to make a set here to do the exact same thing. Well done and thanks for sharing. Can you share design dimensions?
You Guys talking about buying the Gallon Jugs and this that and the other are missing the whole point here. The entire point is to show you how these Major Corporations screw you, they know how Wasteful that Design is, but the more you waste and use, the more often you’re back at the Store buying more of it. And the other point is, just the Joy of Making something on the Lathe that works better than what a Billion Dollar Corporation came up with. Great Video!
Great idea but do you have a way of not losing the red pipe? I'm sure I'm not the only one that knocks the can over and watches the red pipe disappear instantly? I never buy the cans with the flip nozzle, you just end up with WD-40 all over your boots .
dood! email this damn video to them. adding a threaded ring to the base of the stock cap cannot be that big of a deal to add. i would pay more per can for that feature.
You gotta buy it by the gallon and use a reusable spray bottle. Pretty much all those 18 ounce or less aerosols are a waste of money or only for convenience.
It's neither conspiracy nor poor design. From the manufacturers view-point of course. The mechanism is cheap to manufacture and you get people buying more of the same stuff due to waste!
Or just buy it in gallon jugs and put it in a regular spray bottle so you have infinite control over the amount and also the size and shape of the stream. Fine narrow stream for pinpoint placement or wide misting stream if you need to cover a large area. Also about 5x cheaper per gallon that way.
And spray some in a cup and use an acid brush for machining
This is also what I do. Less waste too as not throwing cans away.
I had this thought as well. But that's more storage and clutter potentially. My wd40 in the gallon went bad. I guess I wasn't using it enough. I ended up with some half ass wd40
I do this with the spray bottles as well as needle oiler bottles.
Shhhh….you’re ruining it! I was going to recommend an oil gun. He should already have one for the way oil.
Aaron - what a great idea! I have often thought the spray control on WD-40 was imprecise, but I didn't know that there was a simple way to remedy the situation!
Simple?
@JRP3 Simple if you have a lathe. Every fabricator should own one.
I don't use the cans, I use reusable containers with better control and pressurized air for propellant.
Simple?
@Proxy Panda simple can be a relative term correct? You're talking to Ron Covell. Yes, this is simple for someone like that. Heck it's simple for me. Get a lathe and machine some aluminum. It's simple...
------The joke----->
All You Guys...
This may actually be the smartest and most useful thing I've watched you make on this channel. Nicely done
maybe you haven't been watching very long....
Cool nozzle. My problem with wd-40 is usually the cans run out of gas before they run out of product.
You can refill by fitting a tyre valve
@@dunc71 that's next after the adjustable nozzle mod 👍
I just used compressed air nozzle to blow back into the neck. Works for me
@@christopherpoole2185 That's a pretty smart way of doing it. If we could get an adaptor (maybe airsoft adaptor might work), then we could fill it with liquid propane so it would truly last a long time.
Cool. Didn't know you could do this.
This is similar to PB Blasters new nozzle. There’s a “volume control lever” on it basically restricting how much you press the button. It’s nice when you don’t feel like wearing/smelling like PB Blaster. Love your Videos 6061! Always impressed!
I've been happy with the new PB nozzle. So happy I have even taken if off and put it on cans of other stuff.
I love well thought out engineering when it helps with everyday problems. The problem is the manufacturer don’t think about different use case scenarios. That’s why it’s up to the user to use the product for certain amount of time to see the flaws of the item and correct them. Good job 👏
The new 6061-40. excellent video. 👍
you are a genius bro, just patent it and start mass production… I would buy 3 sets please 🙏🙏👍👍👍💪
That is Brilliant ! I love it ! I was thinking of decanting some WD40 into a small container and using a pipette to add drops where needed, instead of torrents. Your solution is entirely more wholesome and in keeping with the spirit of 6061 !! Love it !!
While your solution is elegant and beautiful, I have found that the "Industrial Size" WD40 cans work pretty well for me. Instead of the stupid leaky flip top, they have an old school top with a detachable straw. Straw snaps into the lid, when I want to use it, I can just pop the top off and spray for a mist, or I can shove the straw in the tip (with the lid still snapped to it) and spray away. Works pretty well for me, but I probably don't grab the can as often as some of you guys so YMMV.
Conspiracy. I buy a gallon of WD and refill a spray bottle as needed. God bless.
Same here. I buy a case of empty spray bottles for a around $1 per and just print a label for whatever goes in them. Every now and then there's one with an issue but they're so cheap it doesn't matter. Bonus you can hang them buy the handle 😂
I bought a spray can and a gallon of WD-40. After two fills the can leaks and the nozzle drips, The company I worked for bought all lube and cleaners in bulk. they supplied plastic spray bottles.
There's only one advantage to the genuine nozzle, and that's if you live in a damp environment, like the UK in winter it keeps your machines oiled😂 and slow rusting. Nice job as always, thanks.
For the running out of propellant problem, I use a rubber tipped blow nozzle and put a hunk of rod the right length in it so you push down on the plastic stem of the can just as the rubber seals it and give it a shot of compressor air (don't go hog wild; I have never blown up a can but...)
What an awesome design. This will be the first thing I make when I finally get a lathe. Thanks!!
I can always appreciate these types of ideas. I like it! I may not have a lathe but I have a 3d printer that I may be able to use to make a pb blaster type adjuster. maybe something that fits underneath the nozzle..
Make me one no?
Yes?
Most excellent idea.
Excellent presentation.
Excellent results.
🤜🤛
Right on.
When we used to buy lubes in small cans with a cap on the straight nozzel, such as 3in1 oil, we all had complete flow control!
Genius. I like the adjustable design. I’ll be making one of these for sure. Great idea!
I wish I could buy this man. Great work.
i have an old flip nozzle can like cigarette lighter fluid used to come in . when a wd can runs out of propellant , i punch a hole in it , pop the top off the fluid can , and drain the rest into the little can . can't spray up , but otherwise very useful and long lasting . an old pump style oil can filled with used motor oil will often work just as well as the wd , and it's free .
Bravo sir, can't wait to get to my lathe and make one for myself.
I LOL'ed at the [angrily shakes first at broken reverse]. The worst is when the can falls off the table and the nib breaks off - then you're just hosed and the can is useless unless you drill a hole and let all the pressure out and then just manually dribble the stuff out through the hole. That seems to happen to me a lot - f'ing clutz always knocking the cans over...
2:45 Was that … an imperial fistshake ? 😱
love tool making videos
Now I have to add......a plastic squeeze bottle can give you the drop or two of oil needed for a task. Unless WD-40 would go bad in a non-pressurized bottle.....
Great tips !! 👍 Thank's
I also use wd against wasp nest. Without lighter. It works fine and they dont come again....
Best 6061 and gazzzz 👊✊💨💨💨
Great work 😀 you finally beck to UA-cam. Cheers from Poland.
you should make these and put them on your store. You might have found a niche... 6061 - making good things better! I would definitely buy this.
A gallon metal jug and a spray bottle for wd-40 is around $40.00 for a new spray bottle and 35$ for the WD. Seems like a lot less work to buy the spray bottle and its more convenient. Thats all ive ever used at shops
That's so cool! And simple. I hope that WD-40 will make a special WD-6061version. I'd buy it!
Seems reasonable, but what if I really like using the foot pedal?
Glad you said it. Guy made a Tig Button for his WD.
😂😂 well done, sir!
You should sell those things . I know that I would buy at least ten of them!
I adore this. So fed up of swamping stuff with WD40 instead of just a drop.
That was great! I couldn’t figure out how you were going to accomplish it.
Yup, that ticks me off as well.
I bought a 5L and spray bottle, but it and every other bottle quickly goes bad and puts more on your hands than anywhere else.
My solution is a small bottle and brush - nowhere near as nice as yours - but it works 😜
For years I have been buying my WD-40 in gallon cans and using refillable spray bottles. I do like your solution.
Very nice solution, although I would not use is as the excess WD-40 provides rust protection for my ever-rusting tools😇
Never thought of it till I watched this, but yeah i agree conspiracy for me.
Очень полезная штука . Доктор Дью будет в восторге .🇷🇺👍🇷🇺
Beautiful job!
Really well done project.
Lacking the skills and tools to make one, I’m just gonna get a clicky oil can and re-fill it from one of those half gallon WD40 cans.
I’m sure others have recommended this already, but you wouldn’t regret switching to buying WD-40 in a container and refilling a trigger sprayer instead!
Doesn't the lubricant spread out to the edge of the spinning part, leaving the center to be drilled almost dry?
Really slick and precise!
Why not use a hand squirty bottle
and get a gallon can of wd juice?
I use those small bottles of flip cap of
UTELY tapping fluid.
MUCH BETTER than wd40, actually the correct stuff to use.
And it is precise and cheep.
Love your videos!
Your Pal, Gary
I need these nozzles in my life. If I only had a lathe and a mill.
The ironic part is all the wd-40 used to make this piece
I'm so glad other people also think the wd40 nozzles are shite. So hard to get just a dribble, press a little too much and now your part is soaked in oil
My grandpa would love this
I agree, that it's intentional on the company's part.....to sell more. Excellent solution-
Btw; you may/may not be aware, but you can get the "high rake" carbide inserts which fit the same tool you were using, & work much better for machining aluminum/non ferrous. I have similar tooling for turning & boring, and just swap inserts, depending on what I'm cutting.
Nice work and video!
This video is like that time hank hill couldnt open his wd40 so he takes out a smaller wd40 to lubricate the cap on the big wd40 lol
Bro you are awesome great work fantastic thanks for sharing genius idea's
Yes I hated those stupid nozzles so much I just bought a gallon of WD and now use a manual spray bottle, or drip-apply it. Screw the BS design-I don't have a lathe. Love your solution. Where do we buy one?
the blaster corp has a flow control bottle with a flex straw, but im sure its on the pricey side
SWEET!!..You need to sell those my Friend....
I find the arerosol cans of any design from WD-40 either break or do not empty all the can all way, they run out of propellant. So I buy it in 5 gallon cans. Then utilize a spray bottle to apply. It ends up being much less expensive in the long run. Use quite a bit of it as I like it for many uses. To answer your question, I am sure it's a conspiracy to increase sales. The company Jet is expensive and takes away from the executive bonus. Something has to be done.
It’s kings funny, I’ve got a can of it under the kitchen sink that’s probably 10 years old with the old nozzle one it. At least pb blaster has the adjuster on the back of their can.
PB Blastr should take some notes. They have an "adjustable flow" on their cans that never works right
Aaron stickin it to the man...nice 😂, I'll buy 10 if you'll make them. Still digging the Tig Button.
I have a gallon just and just use a needle tip dropper squeeze bottle for small amounts. For everything else I have a spray bottle.
I'm already making one 😁 Thanks 🙏
Great job. You could make a knurling, it would be even more handy.
Do you have a video to explain your reason for using WD-40 instead of cutting oil for these applications?
Aluminum cuts better with a lighter lube... It's main purpose is to prevent aluminum from cold welding to the cutting tool. Plus, it's much easier to cleanup, if welding is involved.
I buy the gallons and use spray bottles and the little squeeze oil bottles, just refill them from the gallon. Much better value, much less waste.
Cool idea maybe you should think about applying for a patent
Mechanics at a shop for a construction company I used to work for asserted that WD-40 was the worst lubricant for cutting and drilling Steel. I've always just assumed they knew what they were talking about.
There's better, and there's worse (for steel cutting). It also depends on how much of a slimy mess you are ok with cleaning up afterwards. WD-40 cleans up relatively easily.
Quality sharp bits, and relatively low feed speeds (not too hot), WD-40 works ok on steel.
(WD-40 for cutting aluminum works great)
The WD-40 folks do not seem to market it as a cutting oil. Of course they aquired 3-in One back in 1995 and probably expect people to use that!
Now that is badass! I’ve said they same damn thing about the massive waste when all I need is a drop. I’d love to make a set here to do the exact same thing. Well done and thanks for sharing. Can you share design dimensions?
Great video.
That's cool. How much pressure or how hard do you have to press the cap down with that modification? Cheers
I hate those flip nozzles but then it’s marginally better than losing the straw 😅 I’ve never seen WD used as a cutting oil mind 🧐
I felt that angry fist shake
Great idea 🤔i will order a lathe along with a can of WD 40 next time i am out
nice idea, i will rebuild it for my acetone can :D
The fact it is the tiny tube that gets lost.
Buy it by the gallon, fill assorted size bottles.
I only buy the non-aerosol cans now
I would definitely buy one of these
I'd buy a few.
What inserts are you using?
When you had to reverse your lathe by hand, it sounded like Hucklebery hound laughing at you. Most likely a ploy to get you to buy more product.👍
Any chance of publishing or selling drawings?
Great video. You manufacture and sell them
Or you can spray a small amount into a cap and then apply with a fine artist’s brush !
You Guys talking about buying the Gallon Jugs and this that and the other are missing the whole point here.
The entire point is to show you how these Major Corporations screw you, they know how Wasteful that Design is, but the more you waste and use, the more often you’re back at the Store buying more of it.
And the other point is, just the Joy of Making something on the Lathe that works better than what a Billion Dollar Corporation came up with.
Great Video!
Great idea but do you have a way of not losing the red pipe?
I'm sure I'm not the only one that knocks the can over and watches the red pipe disappear instantly?
I never buy the cans with the flip nozzle, you just end up with WD-40 all over your boots .
dood! email this damn video to them. adding a threaded ring to the base of the stock cap cannot be that big of a deal to add. i would pay more per can for that feature.
How much 💵 ? I have an extra large brake kleen can that I refill with WD40 by the gallon and shop air, the spray is a bit crazy.
Are you selling it? Very cool
"Can't have nothing nice" LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂
Absolutely fantastic 👍👍
Very nice job. You should make and sell them.
Ok Wiley E. Coyote, well done!! Great video.
Wonderful
Big WD is gonna come for you.
You gotta buy it by the gallon and use a reusable spray bottle.
Pretty much all those 18 ounce or less aerosols are a waste of money or only for convenience.
Print?
Will this mod work on a can of Raid? You know... sometimes you just want to take out one wasp.
Why don't put a Rust-Oleum valve?
Brilliant.
I bought wd40 in an unpressurized gallon can and fill my own squirtbottles with it, less troublesome than the spraycans
It's neither conspiracy nor poor design. From the manufacturers view-point of course. The mechanism is cheap to manufacture and you get people buying more of the same stuff due to waste!
Where do I send the money? 🤩