That’s how I’d redo it now. The colour was fine, it just needs that final lacquer protection. The stove has been hanging around too long. I...
Exciting mail call today from Rob Butts. This Spanish Focus has long been one of my favourite lamps but the globe I found for it originally just...
Really interesting lamp, particularly with the cage!
[ATTACH] Finding a bit more time to be in the workshop this year and always have something running when I do. This 315 was my first full...
That’s why it’s sat in pieces on my bench still. No clear path to the finish line. This may be one as you say that doesn’t get the full as new refurb.
I’ll be investigating more tomorrow. Need to test the surface. With as much lacquer on as it does, it’s difficult bro tell what’s underneath!
Thanks @Michel - Interesting reading!
[ATTACH] Delivery from OCP appears to be a success. Replacement Nulite generator seems to fit!
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Great globe!
That’s about all I’ve been able to find too, bar a bit of history on the Phare Besnard company evolution. It doesn’t look like they made/sold...
Yep, same reason I have to get creative. Not sure I could fit a lathe in the garage anyway!
@X246A - I’ve used them a couple of times now with success but could only find this one photo. [ATTACH]
Could I buy a copy too please @Mackburner?
Hi all, A lucky bargain find at a Spanish auction house just arrived today. (In a makeshift cardboard box with no packing whatsoever!). Anyway,...
Mine is a repro from eBay.
That would make a good pinned subsection to the fettling page. A restoration paint guide! How many times are those questions asked! There will be...
The XHT lacquer isn’t required on the fount for it’s heat resistance but it is very good on chemical resistance.
Hammerite Metal Paint Smooth Gold... Amazon.co.uk E-Tech XHT Xtremely High... Amazon.co.uk I did the painting a couple of months ago before the...
[ATTACH] Reading British Airways guidance it shouldn’t be an issue. The stuff they’ll let you take in your hold luggage is actually really...
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