Hi Darryl,I have a petrol Coleman and only use kerosene,actually jet a1 as it is refined kerosene.I won’t use petrol in any of my lanterns for...
I used 2mm tube and .75mm to slip into it. I bought a box of acupuncture needles .015 a small flat file was handy to cut a ring around the tubes...
Thanks for the feedback,here’s the untouched and started on the green unit now. [ATTACH]
Mantle burn and alive…. Need to make a handle now.paint bucket wire [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
In between call outs to work I had some time in the shop. I made up a new pricker thanks to robbo and others.the brass tube arrived which gave me...
Hny Jeremy, the process was fairly easy on YouTube. I made the nickel solution with strips of almost pure nickel,vinegar and a teaspoon of salt...
Very helpful,I got a liquid form but not happy with the results.cost was $7 so no big deal
My first attempt to re nickel plate this Optimus 930 and quite happy with the results.just need to work out the enamelling for othe lanterns....
Great work and pics to show the process,does the assembly need lapping in to shut off fuel? I’m getting everything together to do this thanks to...
You are spot on as usual. Funny enough I’ll go to the next and it will be different. Hny when it rolls Tony.I have all sorts ( not licorice) on...
Thank you so much Robbo55 for taking the time to show myself and others. It may save a few Aladdin’s as well. And you are correct on the length of...
The threaded pricker, 20 mm from thread to wire. Either I buy a thread die or braze up something. The wire appears 300
Hi Tony,any ideas with replacing the cleaning wire tip ?it’s about 20mm long .
Spot on Henry, I used Petromax.the shoulder of the three sides need a file until it fits the tiny jet.set the travel and job done. Still need a...
A very good lantern
When you say goes well I got mine going yesterday and though wow. Little noisey but excellent brightness.
Very nice,I have 2left side are Veritas and Aladdin
It’s straight from the airport pump so should be awesome Tony,thanks for all your contributions which have been so helpful Merry Xmas to...
Thanks Tony,looks to have same properties but cleaner and half the price
Hi guys,I want to ask has anyone tried jet a1 fuel in their lamps and heaters?
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