On the same site, I did see a "fake" . Close inspection of the pictures revealed a pump knob that was glued to the fount. No barrel fitting under...
In my retirement I have had time to reflect back on the dog eat dog world of trading. I had decicded to tread more softly. Until I lost, I never...
It was a real Optimus. It had several photos. Fortunately, the person doing the conversion simply removed the inner casing or removed the mixing...
Please forgive my mis spelling & script. I just had cataract surgery and my eyes a bit wonky.
Hello all. I haad spotted this Optimus 1200 on one of the auction sites 2 weeeks ago. It had been converted to electricity, but fortunately looked...
Great looking lantern. I was polishing the wifes headlight lense the other day. The paper was 3000 grit. I took the velcro disc and a tiny bit of...
Its pretty evident that cosmetic issues didnt seem to be a concern. Mine look like they have never been cleaned. Maybe they were used in the barn...
The lanterns I purchased were $45 each, not for 2. The listings went from $32 (dented font, missing globe,part of top missing. When I discovered...
I didnt realize the lamps were modified. One of mine has a purpose made valve in cap. The other has a valve in the font. It was done so well, I...
I was in contact with the Lantern Shop owner this morning. He informed me of more future offerings. When my lanterns arrived, one had a brand new...
If its brass and has marking on it, it might be worth looking into. I have an Enfield #1 mk3, and and an oil bottle like yours could be worth...
To all my new found friends on the forum. I scour auction sites to obtain a lantern my budget can afford. I have found that the sites "catagorize"...
BLEVE is a term used for boiling liquid evaporating vapourus explosion.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank this group. I have belonged to several forums over the years, a lot of them concerning work. I...
After the heater got up to temp, it exploded I believe.. The fellow died in the process. He lived in a mobile home (caravan) park. It didnt blow...
I do the same for flaslte lenses, easy and quick.
Has anyone tried vinegar/salt mixture? I have an old book that has a copper/brass cleaning formula. I have tried it on a brass fire extinguisher....
I know most connections have seals of some sort. What about the ones that dont? Does anyone use thread sealant or tape. I shy away from paste...
Here!Here! On the tapping. Judicious peening will strech the metal almost imperceptably.
Not to get off point here friends, a fellow I knew worked at the airport. Someone told him JP4 was ultra pure kerosene. He took some home and put...
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