I find this quite interesting. Are you absolutely 100% sure the tube isn't screwed into the part with flats? It's decades since I had anything...
An impressive line-up.
Most, but not all, Tilley lamps and lanterns were rated at 300cp (not 350cp) and used either a 169 or 606 vapouriser. Indeed there is. Having...
Yes it takes the same insect screen as a X246 but . . Correct. The original vapouriser (part no. 1865) is 10mm longer than the 606 as used on a...
The finish is matt nickel, acetone will not harm it.
Either that or the seller dropped it and it broke.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Sammi Jane.
"This listing was ended by the seller on Wed, 26 Feb at 12:59 PM because the item is no longer available."
Did anyone else see this shade? Uranium lampshade ? Tilley Lamp ? | eBay Here are some images I saved in case the link no longer works....
As far as I know, the bail was formed around the fixing points at the factory.
A respected collector once told me that dishwashers make an excellent job of cleaning mica shades. However, there was no woman in his house at the...
I'd let it soak overnight and massage it in as suggested by @podbros and let any surplus drain off before using it. It doesn't need to be...
It's certainly a possibility. I've seen quite a few distorted Tilley burners but I can't recall seeing one with air tubes bent down as far as...
Those hexagonal burner nuts have the same thread as the later round ones, so provided they're not seized, swapping the burner should be...
Might this be heat damage? [ATTACH]
Mmm, olive oil will do at a pinch but personally I'd go for 3-in-one. You should be able to get a 100mm bottle for just over a fiver. It's a multi...
Ingenious.
Earlier today, I spoke with Neil's daughter Krissie who told me that she and her father had discussed this issue at length. There will be no...
That's nigh on soul destroying but as has been said, at least you are still here.
Interesting. The burner looks very much like the one on this lantern Unknown German Lantern
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