Another similarity between Knight Light and Gloria. Gloria torch light generators were a finger tighten round nut. I'm thinking that the Gloria...
Hi Guys, From a USA 1916 ad [ATTACH] Other than gaining 50 CP the specs are identical. It looks like the same artwork too. Dan
Sandblasting is the easiest way to remove old enamel (porcelain). This is how it's professionally done at IPE (Independence Porcelain Enamel). Of...
Really nice lantern ! Can you expand a bit about the South Korean Vendor? Did you get one of the "cleanable" vaporizers? If so, there are two SK...
Pete, the Blanchard looks fantastic. Amazing after just a "few days to sort it out". You do fine work and I appreciate the detailed pictures....
Wow Conny! What a stellar refurb. That's a very elegant lamp. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are astounding. The japanned finish came...
Hi Astro, It appears to be a simple center draft wick style burner. It's missing the chimney and flame spreader and part of the wick raiser...
Another fine fettle Jon. Looks like it just left the factory production line. Stunningly nice nickel finish. I particularly like the shaving...
Greg, the reflector is original. It came to me with the lamp. Graham, this is an under generator type burner. The heat from the heavy brass...
Hi Greg, Very cool lamp. It's a Turner Brass Works Little Wonder. It goes back to 1901. I'm surprised there is not a brass tag on the bottom of...
Hi David, For sure, but it was a bit more complicated than that. These light and are controlled basically like Vapalux. There is no control...
This is a much copied design. I'm not sure of who came up with the original. I have a Primus 631 version of this little blow torch. [ATTACH] A...
Hi Bo, I think you are right in that this is one of the easier ones to make. The steel wire is 0.105" diameter Let me know if there are any...
Hi Nils, The pulsing was exactly the problem that I eluded to above. I did not want to hijack this thread so I've added a post...
I got this nice old Handi QlD lantern from Australia a while back. [ATTACH] Ater cleaning it all up and servicing the consumables and...
I kind of thought the same thing. This lantern did give me a bit of trouble getting to run right. It ended up having nothing to do with mantles...
Hi Darien, That's a really nice find of a rather uncommon Lind-O-Lite model. Does the instant light feature work OK? According to Neil...
Now I'm really, really envious! Thanks for the line-up. It's a great picture and very helpful to see the size progression of the early Coleman...
Ian, What a fantastic collection! Nonpareil! I understand now why you wrote "The Book". I have a copy and it's my W & B "bible", but I will...
Hi Bo, I have one of these which has never been fired and includes the guard. If you need detailed dimensions, just let me know. Dan
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