I had another go a plating today and again mixed results but overall good. There was again preparation issues as when polishing the bowl there was...
When cleaning the Vap tube by tapping make sure you dont tap on a hard surface too much or you can round over the thread like I did on my last Vap...
I will try that method of mantle forming next time I burn one off, ta Jeff. Steve.
Did the mantle burn off correctly? Steve.
Flames licking out the hood sounds like not enough pre-heating? I fill the cup to the brim and let burn until no visible meths can be seen. Steve.
Fantastic, what a transformation! I agree, getting the frame to sparkle is a chore and takes loads of elbow grease and I didn't bother on three of...
Hey Ewan, Great price for that lamp 8) . They are pretty bomb proof and well made. The only things that need attention if things act up is the...
Yes the bowl looks nice all polished up but I like things looking original. I agree the plating kit is quite expensive but it can plate loads of...
Update: Well I have had a go a plating and have had mixed results. First I tried a small piece, the handle to bowl bracket. I polished the part...
I'm not sure what you mean by filler material Dan but would carbon felt work? Steve.
Well the plating kit just arrived :D/ If the world doesn't end I will try it out tomorrow. I need to get some distilled/de-ionized water first....
Today I measured the temperature of the guard and only got a reading of around 50 degrees C at the hottest part. It probably would go a bit hotter...
Cheers Stu, I will have a dig around and see what solder I have to hand. Steve.
Yes there is a thread on here with a picture of his reproduction guard. It looks very good! Steve.
Was going to try silver solder. Not sure with using the braze type rods or the stuff on the reels? I will measure the temperature of the fire on...
Yes I think making the wire to shape should not be too hard once the formers are made. Soldering it together would take the time. Finding the...
I saw the thread where Stu makes the Tilley heater guards and it got me to thinking that making guards for the Bialaddins might be a good idea as...
Definitely use it. It has been my main garage heating since I ran out of gas on my larger heater! I really would like to search out and liberate...
Almost finished pics apart from the bit's I want to try and chrome. I'm thinking of re-finishing the handle but may leave it? Everything is...
I found the teeny, tiny leak where I had attempted to surface fill on the underneath rim. So before I go with the internal sealing treatment I...
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