I do love red lanterns! I resprayed a couple of Bialaddins - a 300x and a 305 and they looked pretty good. I understand that in Britain after the...
There's a member who can re-enamel hoods (and other parts presumably) who could probably help.... I forget his name right now. As for paints, I'd...
Good grief.... literally stick a light bulb on anything and it's a work of art! Sorry @Tony Press
Hmmmm I will have another go at getting the Aladdin working properly.
What! Good grief it's getting worse.
As far as I know.... (and I don't know much!) all mantles are now made in either China or India, regardless of the stated manufacturer on the...
I was chuffed with the Aladdin, it was incandescing nicely... for about 5 minutes and then black spots started to appear and get bigger. I turned...
I bought this from the original owner who bought it new for his first house in the Highlands that didn't have mains electricity. It came with the...
I like Graham's statement, however... tougher restrictions on the items that can and cannot be sold on eBay and other similar sites runs the risk...
I've done it many times, particularly with Tilley 246 Guardsman lanterns. I was gifted a box of lantern parts (thank you @Jean J ) filled loads of...
It's a Vapalux M1 but the wrong globe has been fitted. A straight Willis and Bates globe will fit. Looks to be in good condition too.
Nice one David, that is truly awful!
If you have access to a vice that can help you hold the shaft stull (with protective leather) while you turn the control knob. Obviously you'll...
Jean..... how on Earth do you do it!
And @K Wong ooooops...... I made a silly assumption! Sorry about that - I'm not sure how I missed theflag on your profile! And yes, even in...
@Wim although the grinder looks like a Shpong it's actually a different make called Beatrice and it's quite large! I was looking for a Shpong when...
That's a beauty right enough.
Over on the West Coast it's been warmer the last couple of days but now it's raining torrents and blowing a gale! Time to bake bread and fix some...
It's a good looking lamp, that's for sure!
Eruuuuwwww! I've never need mantles go like that!
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