Thanks for the info Jeff, useful to know about the dating info. Have had it a while, just not got round to it yet (as per the norm just now!) But...
Hi Jean, yes still lurking here (and in my shed when I get the chance!) Hope you are well, I will send you a proper update soon. Still looking...
Hi All, Not a frequent poster here but I do log in regularly, hopefully you will bear with me :lol: I have what I think is an AL8 that I am...
Hi Christer, Yes it is an open crank, around 1913, I will try to upload a photo later. Never heard of a Beijer or Seffle, will look them up :)...
Nice old 'thumper' there Christer, is it a Bolinder ? My main interest is stationary engines, which lead me to lamp collecting so I am quite...
[COLOR=black]Just noticed this thread. We discussed the Tillite inards and repair here - [url=http://0flo.com/index.php?threads/2374 I still...
Thanks for the replies, thread size good to know, will see if I can find something suitable. Solder tip a good one, will let you know how I get...
Hi Matt, You are not alone, a few engine guys on here :-) Cheers Dave (fowlerfan)
Hello folks, I have a couple of queries to assist with fettling a couple of Tilley lamps, hopefully some of the seasoned fettlers can assist :)...
Thanks Jeff and Nils, thats good to know. Quite pleased with this latest find, is a nice proportioned lamp. I had an Optimus 300 a few years ago...
Hello folks, I picked up this Optimus 200 today from a collectables shop for a very reasonable price. I don't know much about these lamps but it...
Thanks for the update, added to my long list of blocked Phoneix bidders.....!
This also makes interesting reading:- Ebay Community Thread A possible similar suspect outfit in Harrow to watch our for...
Another one for the block bidder list:- auctionkg11 Has anyone else had any more problems with KG and Phoenix Business Park ? Regards David
Just had a purchase by Hantohan11 on Ebay. I had blocked all the others so I promptly refunded the item and blocked Hantohan11.. Has anyone had...
Hi Steve, Dont think it will need much to bring it back to life. Am not going to paint the tank but might tidy up the outer heat shield as it is...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This arrived the other day via a contact on another forum who sold it to me for a very...
Nice one David, have you had yours lit ? Its very easy to use, quite a nice lamp. Cheers Dave
Thanks Pete, will update the thread as I get the lamp restored. Interesting one for sure, I bet there will be more lurking out there... Cheers Dave
Hi Matt, Good idea with the T-cut, hadn't thought of that one, will give the lamp a wash and then see how that does. Jeff, I use a vinegar bath...
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