B B Bee --utifull - getting hard to find in that condition, the second has a later version (outward curled) upper rim on hood.
The pump with the stirrup shaped base is very similar to one I have, (brought with tank and hollow wire lights).
My hoods will be here soon I am in at the moment re-arranging my lamp storage and things are in a bit of disarray.
If any family members or friends tints their hair they usually have small squeeze bottles in the packs which are ideal
Nice light up, would love to find a Petromax like that you have there, Just a note of caution, I think you might be taking a bit of a risk with...
I wonder if the specification of current kerosene is the same as it was in days gone and that is contributing to problems, classic cars do not run...
While we are in a thread about threads this may be of use :-https://www.gewinde-normen.de/en/12-un-thread.html it lists dozens of thread standards...
Measuring one here I get 28 tpi exact with dia .21" or 5.22mm (vernier) It doesn't match 2 BA tap or die or BSF . Will look further when I have...
The square shouldered tank in pic 4 is a 246 lantern from 1946 (1st version pork pie). The gallery Henry is showing is from this, it is missing...
In the post that Tony linked to above "Jones the Lamps" device is what I use with the addition of 2 screws to clamp it tight.
The Coleman QL is 5" or 127mm h+dia as near as I can measure
As Neil sad the original was brass/gold metal flake finish with shading of brown on the crown and lower rim to give an antique style to them.
If it aint broke dont try to fix it (leaking,and you have tightened the collar) replace the o ring. They are normal thread anti clockwise to...
Both Pork Pie table lamps that I have short vaporisers as do the lanterns. I believe that during the war years the short vaporiser was introduced...
Have a look at this link Tilley CS56 from Classic Camp Stoves you can try a search for CS56 but may have to be a member, if you subscribe you...
I see you do not have the tilley pre-heater. Try pre-heat twice, or thrice with your wick torch around and resting on collar of the vaporiser
Making a start :thumbup::thumbup:
Tilley 5" vaporisers and burners are interchangeable in most lamps and lanterns with exception of some older or special products with 7" vaporisers
Steel wool 0000 grade an a scouring pad on the steel frame and gently with detergent (check with a magnet) do not use on plated surfaces
Top insect Guards :- Just did a quick check around and I have concentric pattern domed on 1 246 some pork pies and flat perforated sheet guards...
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