What a fine find! It really does have a classic look about it. I need to take more rides in the country. It is indeed a blessing and a curse to...
I was looking through Akron Lamp Company's 1921 Catalog #20 and found an interesting illustration in it. They were touting their new burner and...
I'd pay money to see a picture of that, Jon :lol: :lol: :lol: Kidding aside, you and others mention chrome. I believe these lanterns and...
Fabulous lantern Jon, it looks like it just left the factory. :thumbup: :thumbup: And I'd like to add that your photography is Top Notch. Dan
I believe that what you call vitreous enamel, is what we call porcelain, basically a glass finish. I've had ventilators refinished by Jeff at...
A very beautiful lamp! Nice to see some different technologies in action. Dan
Thanks for this info Neil. Might you have more paper with Akron lamps from between 1921 and 1925. I'm trying to figure out what the tanks looked...
My 930 has a 200 CP jet. I use Optimus #4a mantles from Base Camp. I believe these are a bit bigger than the 200/250 mantles. This compact...
Try the Image Optimiser on this forum, it works well. I also use free image software called IrfanView, among many things it can do is...
V42 would be the one. Who is the maker (or where did you buy) that mantle? Now for the pictures of the lamp running! Dan
That looks correct how you've done it. The mantle does look a bit on the small side. Is that the correct one for the 310? Dan
The recommendation to remove the support tube is so you can slip the mantle bottom part over the top of the tube. The mantle will then "drape"...
Hi Cider and welcome to the group. You have the basic idea correct. Below are the instructions from an older mantle package. Dan [ATTACH]
I have this interesting Akron lamp and I'd appreciate some help identifying the model number and perhaps the years it was made. Eventually when...
Not much, a few tablespoons maybe? I sealed all those items on the table and still had a 1/2 of an 8 oz can left. I was only sealing the bottoms...
Hi Matt, I'll also add that the shade looks fantastic on your lamp, which is also quite excellent. I'm a big Akron fan, and would love to add...
Wow John, hard to believe it's the same lantern! :thumbup: :thumbup: Nice to see the "before" pics. What techniques and chemicals (if any) did...
This is a very excellent endeavor. We do these mass lightings at our Coleman Conventions all the time. The picture below is one from the 2012...
I think that's a good assumption, although I've never had a reason to seal a brass tank (love those 100% brass lamps/lanterns). The wick lamp had...
Interesting indeed. Three things are needed for the combustion process: fuel, air and heat. Inside a generator we have the fuel, and possibly the...
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