Tilley R1 heater fun

Hi everyone. Slightly off piece but thought i would share my evenings work . A friend lent me a draught shield from his R1 mid 50s Tilley heater so i could copy it so I set to and made one for my matching heater. I have to say im enjoying how friendly and helpful people in this group are. Many thanks

 

Excellent!

Tony

 

A beautifully made reproduction, unlike my functional but nowhere near as elegant solution!



(Prototype alongside)

John

 

Looks spot on and great work

think I would have to make another and keep that for best

 

Works just as good im sure

 

Top job mate.

 

That looks like the real deal Ross. Saleable ? - I can see people here wanting one or two.

 

Very nice job.
Duane

 

Living in nz possibly make that wee bit expensive but yeah i could make half a dozen to sell if people wanted them. Question is what they actually worth

 

@presscall
Pretty is nice .... but pretty functional works for me.
The Butane can is a great idea, the right size and very common.

I'm gonna hafta have a go at your design ...... I can't quite make out your handle set up though.

 

@Paul Burnell
The handle’s simply formed from the flap of tinplate created when the slot to clear the burner has been cut.

 

As we say in France, "D" system (D for Débrouille)

 

@presscall What a brilliant idea, simple AND functional.

I'm heading to the shed right now.