Thanks @Martin K. I will pick up some spring wire this week and give it a shot.
The nickel plate was in bad shape, I couldn't save the finish on the band so I just polished it off. Here is a photo of the 237 and a 236 Major...
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Not bad for a basket case from an estate auction, just need to find a bail for it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH]Base plate is 14ga.
I plan on replacing it, just not sure how I want to make the new base plate. If I'm ambitious I might make a hydroform mold if not I will turn one...
Few holes in the bottom after sandblasting. [ATTACH]
I came across a rare find here in Canada, what I believe is an FL6 in restorable shape for $100. I took it apart this afternoon to get an idea of...
Getting ready for round two[ATTACH]
Drill America 9/16" Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit with 1/2" Shank, DWDRSD Series Amazon.co.uk
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1946 Colman 168K running strong with a borrowed Aladdin parchment shade. I bought it from an estate sale and other than polishing the original...
It doesn't look to have any dimples, does appear to have a large amount of carbon buildup so I imagine it was designed for gas but being run on...
Bought this pair from an estate sale, overall in pretty good shape but I will need to find a mica globe for the 327. The previous owner was...
Hopefully this helps, I have a 247 parts list but won't be home for a few weeks....
Not quite, I can figure out how to post a video but it was a clear whistle like a kettle. It stopped after I shut the lamp down and relit it.
Has anyone experienced a lamp whistling like a tea kettle? I recently changed the generator in this AGM 256-A and decided to use it out on the...
I think the No5 is similar to the No2 [MEDIA]
We had winter storm Kenan this past week end, took a couple pictures during and one after out of my waist high window. At least you don't have to...
You may be able to simply heat around the ring with a small torch to remelt the solder if both sides are still tinned. If it won't seal run some...
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