The original grip surface on pumps was produced in manufacture by a knurling tool, checkering files are a new one to me but would appear to be a...
Definitely 237 (maybe others also) I have a 237 (7, 49) Canada with this [ATTACH][ATTACH] Unfortunately this is how it came but interesting...
The original mantle for those was an (Asbestos woven ball too dangerous to use) now replaced with a wire mesh sphere an example of the same...
When I saw that I thought where have I seen something like that, - thought a bit then checked my post of Aladdin 12A there is a resemblance there....
The wire originally was shaped to a loop on each end and allowed some give. Tilley EX100 Early globes were also slightly onion/pear...
The spring for the insect guard is easy to make from spring steel wire from most model/hobby shops or cut from a suitable size safety pin. Is the...
In 1920 -1950-60 when these lamps and similar were everyday fare houses had wooden floors wall vents fuel stoves chimneys and cold drafts that...
?? well half the answer is to do with the sock filter used on earlier Tilley lamps , a vase lamp is fully above the font whereas a ML is internal...
I would think it has been Hot Dip Galvanized the process can now produce a much better finish than those I have seen from years ago. [MEDIA]
Try a scraping a sample in acid (lots of reaction would indicate zinc)
Heat / quench probably a good move glad you got it off :thumbup::thumbup:
The one I have doe's not have a pre heater cup and shows moderate rust of the air chamber I examined it and after a little light tapping around...
In Aus it's the Redback spiders under the seat (and I have used one with a possum who paid night visits)
Looks like you have given it a work over,(it may pay to anneal it as you go.) I have seen a couple of these with random stress cracking .
A very nice rare lamp. There is one in the reference gallery (ca 1912 Yale Colonial/Utility lamp) if you have not already found it. How do you...
Tilley like any other vaporiser can suffer from carbon build up and reduced output they can be somewhat refurbished by heating to dullred and...
Seems to me the best procedure would be to crack the filler cap open slightly after shutting down.
I have memories of meals when around 6yrs with the pork pie tilley on top of a powdered milk tin, on the table so the tight spread a bit more.
Has anyone tried any of these(-Paintless-Dent-Removal-Dent-Puller-Lifter-Lifter-Tools-Kit) advertised on evil bay
Just checked my Tilley x359 3/59, The stamping is in the same positions, (The air vents are similar to some Bialadin/Vapalux models)
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