The carry handle stays on and "can not" be removed. Can't is relative to the force used. But not with a screwdriver. The visible end is deformed...
These are indeed very good lanterns. With the wooden box, reflectors and extras it is a Swiss design item. I always wanted to make it a coffee...
@Kabral : There is an easier way: look at my signature and find a very good restoration guide © made by : Jan Moeller and translated by: Erwin...
Well you can do this direct after shutting down the lantern or after pre heating or pre heat (torch) the jet part seperately. Without the hood you...
You can also tighten the jet when its hot.
Looks good, @Nimal
As far as I know the padding is originally: dried mushroom and/or then horse hair.
Depends on what you call "holy grail". For me it is an illusive lamp which is in catalogues but never shown up. Swiss Tilley (Hasag/Petromax)...
I am pretty sure Indian merchants will have made glass panel globes for every model. Due to the bigger size the heat will not be a problem too....
Don't damage the original steel jet. Looks like it will clean up and function well. I hope you can find a globe. They perform like most donut...
Nice old table lamp ! What mantle do you use?
It won't but it may cause the lantern to perform less once you replaced all the old lead washers.
My idea too. Did you check how many lead washers are under the vaporiser? Sometimes people put in more then one to get the position right. Also...
Good find and it looks like all parts are there.
Interesting picture you posted, welcome to this forum ! Those parts, the globe cage studs and carry handle nuts are not parts that are normally...
Hello @Adolfo , Normally any "donut" lamp doesn't have a adapter ring. The globe for a 868 is big and if you need one you may also search for gas...
Nice one, look indeed like a Standard.
Good photographs, good set up !
Good job !
Why do you think it isn't a 900 model ?
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