Spill proof cutting oil container

For years I have been collecting chips in my oil container, don't know why I have been using this terrible set up. Tons of chips inside and stuck to the mag base.

I recently stumbled across a "tinker John" video where he mentioned using children's spill-proof paint containers from the dollar store. Well I checked my dollar store and my local arts and crafts place ... nothing spill-proof. So I made my own, I even managed to repurposed a Covid related pump bottle.

The victim

Here is a quick video of the build. Just a bit of Thursday night fun.

These have been made on here before . Search spill proof . We have the jumbo versions made from 2 or 3 litre bottles thruout the shops .

Homemade is good, and the least expensive option.

I've used these for several years and like them. Under $2 apiece. Especially nice is that a "shorty" acid brush will fit inside, under the closed lid. Don't know if Lakeshore has any stores in Canada, or if they'll ship to you. Feel free to PM me if you'd like me to send you some. PS - just got the indexing plate kit. Thanks!

Lakeshore No-Spill Paint Cups

Knock over our ingenious paint cups, and the paint won’t drip or spill—even with the top open! The one-piece lids screw on and off, so refills are a breeze—and the easy-access hinged tops flip all the way back...and snap shut for storage! Durable plastic paint cups measure 4" tall. Paint sold...

www.lakeshorelearning.com

Thanks for the link Hman, enjoy your plates!

I've put up with spilling my oil containers for long enough... just haven't wanted to spend $10 each (or whatever) for them. So, I ordered some of these:

They work great! And the price is right...

Ted

Some people modify those by gluing in an additional tube in the center hole for the lid. This makes them even more spill proof in case it flips completely upside down. That is how the Spill Master containers are designed. Have also seen people put a magnet in the bottom of the cup.

And they’re in cheery colours!
They look good actually. I’ve been searching for something like that for a while.

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Ooh, I've never seen those with a hinged lid before. And there's a Lakeshore Learning store close to me. Lived here all my life & have passed by that area many times & never knew about the place, haha. I'll be sure to get some of those if I ever need more containers. Thanks.