Excellent information, thank you both!! a quick search for shades gives me the impression they’re unicorns… understandably i guess but ugh. I’ve...
Found a lamp that belonged to my parents in a barn that hasn't seen daylight in decades. I remember the lamp as a child but don't recall ever...
It’s alive… ☺️ [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] There is a previous soldering job on the bung hole. It wasn’t leaking so I...
Thank you for the comprehensive reply! It is most helpful. I have experience with using electrolysis in other applications so it was a natural...
Googled, seems straight forward enough. In your experience, how long does it take to do a good job?
Reese, What is your procedure with Evaporust? I’ve never used it.
I have a Coleman nickel plated brass fount with a steel bottom. I need to remove the rust from the steel bottom (inside) Is the proper procedure...
Myn, Excellent explanation and makes perfect sense. Thank you, I appreciate it!
Myn, I’m not experiencing the issue, I’m new to the hobby and just hoping to learn. The OP seemed to had already addressed most of the causes...
Noob question please… so what exactly did you do to prevent the back burn from reoccurring?
I can’t speak to the use of anti seize for a thread locker, not sure how that would work but it may… however, I have used this in other non...
Oh nice, congratulations. I really like the Hipolito marked globe it has.
Thank you! The unfired one was a nice find but I really enjoyed fettling the first one then seeing it operational, fun!
Well, I can see these things are like rabbits... LOL An unfired, open box specimen My attempts at "glamour" shots 8] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I have a feeling this is like when you’re just a pup and a classmate tells you “go tell the teacher she’s _______, It means she’s really pretty”...
Well, Hipolito lantern number two arrived today lol Unfired, opened box H-502, this one is it though.... at least that is what I'm telling myself...
I found this inexpensive solution that fits the typical Coleman. This particular lantern has huge sentimental value to me. These lids are under...
Definitely good advice! Thank you
I’ve got my lantern fettled and fully functional. However, winter is coming so it probably won’t see real use until next spring. I was wondering...
Ok, the 1995 date of manufacture and a globe saying “West” Germany had me wondering. However, the last Fuerhand lanterns I purchased new still...
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