Hi Al, Instead of bending anything, how about adding a length of similar sized copper or brass tubing to/over the end of the existing tube. I...
A beautiful lamp Noel. Superbly restored. One I'd like to own someday. Dan
Yes, absolutely first class work. Stunning! Dan
Interesting discussion. Great inputs Neil. I spent a bit of time flipping my lamp and heater tanks over and also peering into filler holes. From...
A gorgeous lamp Nils, It must cast a pleasant light with that shade. Dan
Nice patina and I really like the frosted globe. Great find. Dan
What's counter-intuitive to me is why the bases curve down and not up. It would seem to me that it would be next to impossible for a bottom to...
Interesting observation Jeff, I wonder if it was for aesthetic reasons, or an engineering change to perhaps deal with font stresses and tank...
Hi Marc, Good suggestion by Neil. Usually it's a losing battle for lantern ventilators due to heat generated, as some of these touch up paints...
Yes Christer, a really elegant lamp,especially the column. This one is on my short list of lamps I'd like to own. Dan
Hi Ozzy, Nice work indeed. :thumbup: It does not appear that you added the two additional bottom holes found in the factory mantles with no...
Hi Michel, Your lamp looks to be in excellent condition. Perhaps I'm missing something in the picture, but the paint looks to be in fine shape....
Ah yes, the 10 lb precision alignment tool :lol:
Hi Matthew, I'm in the same boat with one of these heaters, missing a chimney & topping. The heater was made by Falk, Stadelmann & Co ( history...
Nice work Ray, I'd enjoy seeing some pictures of the machinery and tools being used. Practice blister is made how (with a die & press?). Spinning...
From a USA perspective, I've ordered parts more than a few times via email as a phone call is a bit pricey. Mike's always been helpful, offering...
Yes, excellent videos. Per your suggestion, I ordered a Vapalux and Tilley 169 version of his vapourisers back in the middle of March. I'm still...
Two good ideas Nils, Is there a quick formula for doing the annealing? Anything other than paper would be better. Perhaps a water slide decal....
Hi Ray, Upon closer examination, it appears that my entire burner cover is brass, as it appears to be one piece. The magnet attracts to something...
My 1967 R1A heater still has the pressure indicator. On a side note, does anyone know when the R1A was discontinued? Dan
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