How to Make a Funnel for Oil
The funnel is a simple kitchen item that can be used for a variety of purposes. It’s most commonly used to pour liquids from one container into another, but it can also be used as a makeshift strainer or even as an extra-long spoon. This article will explore how to make a funnel for oil out of household items and why you might want to do so.
In the following article, we’ll discuss different types of household objects that will work in place of traditional funnels, what they’re suitable for, and how to use them properly. Additionally, we’ll provide instructions on how to construct your funnel out of these materials if you need one in a pinch!
10 Ways on How to Make a Funnel for Oil
1. Use a Collapsible Funnel
A collapsible funnel can be stored flat and taken out when needed, so it requires only the initial creation of the funnel. Additionally, if oil is stored in containers or bottles with no spouts, this method allows them to have their spout.
The main disadvantage of this method is that it must be completely emptied before being stored, which can make things awkward if you are siphoning oil from a large barrel or tank.
2. Use an Old Plastic Bottle
Cut off the top of a plastic bottle, or buy an old one at a store or garage sale. Be sure to wash out the bottle thoroughly to remove any residue and wash out the bottle cap. This funnel can be stored in a bag or pocket until needed.
The main disadvantage of this method is that it does not allow for easy cleaning after use, which can make things pretty gross if you are transferring oil from an old car engine where rust has built up inside the car’s reservoir.
3. Use a Straw
Once again, cut the top off of an old plastic bottle or buy one at a store or garage sale. Then, cut about six inches up from the bottom and insert a straw into the bottle until it touches the bottom. This method allows for easy cleaning after use but can be awkward when transferring oil from containers with small openings.
4. Make a Funnel from a Piece of Cardboard
Just cut a piece of cardboard into a circle and then draw a line from the center point out to the edge. Cut along this line down to where you want your funnel’s bottom hole to be, and use scissors or a knife to make holes big enough for straws in the corners.
The advantage of this method is that it is easy to make and will last a long time before needing replacement. The disadvantage of this method is that if you transfer oil from containers with small openings, the straws may not fit through those openings.
5. Use a Plastic Shopping Bag
Cut off the handles and bottom of a plastic shopping bag, then cut a hole in the bottom approximately one inch from the edge. Next, cut a slit near where you would like your funnel’s spout to be and insert a straw into this new hole.
Invert this bag over your container or bottle and pull or push the straw through the small hole that you cut into the bag. This method is similar to using a plastic bottle and straw but will not break if it gets wet or frozen.
6. Use Paper Plates
Cut any round paper plate in half, then trace around this circle onto another piece of paper with at least three times as much perimeter as your first sheet of paper. Next, cut out this new circle and then cut a notch in the center of one edge.
Fold the circle in half so that the inside edges touch and the folded edge makes a cone. Tape or glue together these insides to create a funnel with two openings: pouring and catching drips. The advantage of this method is that it has two uses. The main disadvantage is that the sheet of paper needs to be replaced after being used for just one drop of oil.
7. Make One from Cardboard Tape
This funnel can only be used once, but it does not require any special tools or materials to make and is relatively easy to make. First, fold a piece of cardboard in half and press it together to ensure no creases. Then, cut a hole in the center of one side about an inch from the edge, so that this hole is smaller than your spout-hole.
After cutting both funnel sides, trim each side down until they fit together snuggly. Next, unfold the two sides and fold each one in half to make a cone. Attach the cones with tape to have an empty funnel with a hole in its top center. Use this funnel by simply inverting the container or bottle over one side of the funnel and then pouring it into the other end until complete.
8. Make a Funnel Using Foil and a Straw
Cut any round piece of foil big enough to cover the opening of your container or bottle. Cut out a hole in the center to be smaller than the straw you plan on using. Attach this disk to one end of your straw, then use other pieces of foil to attach foil disks to the opposite end of your straw to form a cone.
If you run into problems with this method, try covering your foil discs in glue or attach them to the straw with tape instead of just wrapping around it.
9. Make a Glass Funnel
Cut the bottom edges off of any plastic bottle with an opening no more significant than your spout-hole. Make sure to make this hole big enough for your straw but small enough to pour through. Cut about one to two inches down from the top, cut off the cap and pull out the insides. If necessary, trim the edges, so they are smooth and even.
Make a hole in the center of one edge again big enough for a straw, but this time with a more giant hole than you used on the bottom. Ensure that there is still room between this new hole and where your spout will be to keep water from running under your funnel when it is in use. Insert a straw into this hole and attach another plastic bottle to the other end.
10. Make a Funnel from Tin Foil
Use any tin foil to create a funnel. Take a piece of tin foil and curl it into a cone shape, with one point larger than the other. Take another piece of tin foil and wrap it around the large end so that it gradually gets smaller as you move toward the small fortune but is large enough to cover your spout-hole. Push down this new larger end into the second piece of tin foil, so it creates a hole, then tapes everything together with electrical tape or any strong tape.
Conclusion
Tired of seeing your oil dripping all over the place? Find out how to make a funnel for oil that will stop this mess. We’ll show you step-by-step instructions on how to do it and even tell you what materials are needed! With just some basic supplies like paper towels, scissors, a glue stick s, and an old CD case or DVD cover in hand, anyone can create their funnel for any liquid.
As long as there is enough room in the bottleneck at the bottom end of the tube for pouring liquids back up into it from below without spilling them onto yourself or anything else around you while doing so, then congratulations, you have just made a working one-piece funnel. We hope this guide has provided some helpful advice on designing an effective funnel; let us know if you have any more questions!
