I have had success using boiled linseed oil to blacken steel and help it being rust resistant. Not heated to anything like red heat, maybe 250C...
I have three. A commercial one with”enclosed” end found in a box of junk at a swap. Two homemade ones. One from 5/16 rod with a slot and a...
All the best!! I really enjoyed my two visits and your helpful advice. Jim Watt Australia
I have an original. Galvanized or heavy silver paint. Hard to tell. You can see it in my profile picture. I have other pictures somewhere
No short Kayen vapourisers!
I have a selection of vapourisers from various sources.I will see if there are different ones. I did notice that the knurled section was...
Hi Tony Vapouriser photo. Not sure if it is original. The mate who gave it to me used to take it camping and calls it a Tilley Torch. The fellow...
Hi Tony The pumps are swappable I will photograph the vapouriser later Jim
In the second photo you can see the "Kayen" logo. I think it was masked. Anyhow no hurry to do anything
I have this lamp. Nettleford on the bottom and Kayen on the tank. It has been painted green. Whilst the tank seems to have rust marks it is brass....
As requested I will do a post showing the differences between the two lamps. Where things are both photographed the Kayen is on the left. Also the...
Will do. Can you send me details of the knurled brass door closure please including dimensions
Yes does have a pressure pip. I am doing some fettling at the moment including a repaint. Door Catch is missing so making one. At this stage...
Gulliver awakes!! Yes that is it. Whilst always aware of the company, and some of their products, never knew they made these. Thanks
A friend kindly gave me an AL21. I notice the air buttons are different to any I have seen including another AL21 that I own. Maybe it was a...
Been to Ballarat many times for Swap and Lake Goldsmith. Can't put an FL6 in the aeroplane overhead though!
Thought about the Ballarat FL6 lightup. I live in Brisbane and while in the same country is roughly the distance from London to Rome so no visit...
Hi Was trolling around this morning. Ballarat FL6 Light-up? Can't find any details?
Thanks Pete and Neil. I will report progress and maybe a picture or two...
Hi I have been away but am back on the project now. The SL1 is painted and ready for assembly. I am well advanced with the stand. However want...
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