Using small syringes as oilers

[Eckehardt]

Could one use small syringes with clipped needles and shape the ends? To use as watch oilers?

Edited February 12, 2018 by Eckehardt

[Eckehardt]

Sorry for some reason the topic posted twice.

[Chopin]

I guess so but the question is WHY would one do it ?

The traditional oilers are cheap. Not the bergeon I mean. Surely one could afford an entire set and they do the job just fine right ?

[Eckehardt]

Someone was asking me this question at the antique mall. I pretty much told him the same that it would be just better to buy. I thought I'd just throw the question out on a forum. 

[oldhippy]

The best way to oil a watch or clock is to use a proper hand oiler. You can buy them in different grades and they are not that expensive. Some on here use auto oilers. Myself I have never used them so I can’t advise.

[Neileg]

Even a skilfully handle syringe will dispense more liquid that an oiler. I think I paid a pound for my cheap oiler and it works fine.
Neil


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