I found some new stuff out of China and India which is why I specified that I prefer used.
I was thinking of picking up a kerosene (never gasoline/petrol) blow lamp (blow torch) and I was wondering what brands you recommend. AND what to...
Soldering is not that difficult. My dad taught me when I was 13 on a computer circuit board--the technique transfers easily to other...
:clap: Ha! I am actually a substance abuse counselor. Thanks! That information is useful. I'll pick up some Coghlans. By the way. Is there...
Mmmmm. Thorium. Nothing like a little radiation to light up your lantern. Thanks for the info. I do here that there is nothing like the old...
My 2 cents. I figure Koreans think the CAD drawings are prettier. OR They aren't fully in production yet. A few weeks ago Base Camp noted to...
The lantern is a 1945 Vapalux 300X that takes a double tie mantle. How do I get my mantle to hang pretty? The ones I have lit shrivel quite a...
Why "never Vapalux"? Poor quality? When you say Vapalux are you referring to the newer ones? I am unclear as to the relationship between...
That's the information I was looking for. Thanks.
Which do you prefer? Vapalux/Biladdin or Tilley bowlfire heaters and why? I tried to search the forum, but found nothing. Thanks! Eric
I have a 1945 Vapalux and a 1954 Bialaddin and I noticed the screws which hold on the handle are just a wee bit smaller on the newer model. And...
Besides sailmaking thread is there any other string people use around the house? I had a mantle that was too tight and I broke the string so I...
Thanks. I hear you on the fine abrasive and lite rubbing. I'll post a pic when I get around to it. Rainy days are good lamp fettling days. I...
Just destroyed my first mantle. Bought another Vapalux and the mantle was intact after being shipped across the pond. I hit it with a computer...
By base plate do you mean? 1) The plate at the base of the kero tank? 2) The inside of the top of the kero tank--the "roof" that water would...
Thanks for the information.
This red mark may have happened during my "flare" incident or it may have been there all along, I don't know. Anyway to get rid of it? Its not...
Got it! I tried the vinegar and newspaper, but the marks were too burnt on. Your suggestions of fine abrasives made me think of Bon Ami, a...
Thanks!
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