Months ago I posted about a problem I was having with a 829 Petromax. Many of you posted & I appreciate all the help. I put the lantern to the...
Thank you Stephan, because I have not seen one in person I wasn't sure as to the placement. That helps alot for future reference. :thumbup:
Hi Christer, I really like the look of yours. Which hole did you make too large the top one? How did you make the bottom hole so snug against...
Hi Steve & Jeff, hardest part was guessing at it all as I have never seen a real one to compare what I was doing. with that being said, if I had...
Hi all, I was reading Ozzy's post on how he made a mantle for his R1 & it inspired me to do mine too. If anyone else is needing a mantle it took...
Hi Stu, that makes alot of sense, how long is it taking you right now to put one of these together? Looking great & I am looking forward to...
Very nice lamp Anders! :thumbup: if you can find a Valmet stove you are ready to go. :)
I can only add that I have never tried a non Coleman tube mantle on this lantern. I don't need to repump mine except for maybe once an hour if...
You can put it in an ultrasonic cleaner with heat & that will do wonders for it too.
Looks very good Stu, put me down for 3 Would love one for my CS56 & Bialaddin/Vapalux too. I have a question, why aren't you just turning the...
Hi Steve, I am sorry you are having so many problems with your North Star. They are without a doubt some of the brightest if not the brightest...
absolutely it will run on Coleman. You SHOULD only run it on Coleman if at all possible. You might want to consider switching it out to a better...
Hi, I belong to the Coleman Collectors Forum & one of the members there took this picture that I found very helpful. I am posting it with his...
Thank you Pete, firstly what does that 2000 CP mantle go on :shock: I was thinking more along the lines of what Wim had said. You have all...
Hello, Does anyone have a reference list of mantles/makers to the lanterns that they will fit or work well on? I would really appreciate it if...
beautiful trees Ozzy, What is your oldest tree? did you do all the shaping yourself? All the best,
Wow Christer! Very very nice job. May I ask you what you used to polish the crud off of it? Any special paste, polish or tools? All the best &...
Thanks Bob, It does seem to go away as it gets going I guess I should let it burn for more than 20 minutes.
This is my first Petromax, are the supposed to audibly chuff kind of like a locomotive? Mine pulses and makes some noise doing it, maybe that is...
Hi all, OK, I lowered the mixing tube a bit, doesn't seem any brighter I figure I am getting 350CP off of it, it doesn't look anywhere near as...
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