Equipment used in oil production? (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Tripod for an artist" , "Support in the studio" , "artist's requisite" , "Painter's tripod" , "Artist's stand for painting" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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