Welcome to CPL @Jason Storey A good lantern and should clean up nicely. Yes, the name does mean kerosene or petrol. The difference in the petrol...
There are a couple of posts about Butterfly mantles questioning their Authenticity. Like this one Are Butterfly Mantles any good?
…is the hypodermic needle used to hold the pricker wire and space it for a fit into the 1mm tube? Correct are these three parts all crimped...
Very nice, congratulations :thumbup:
Les, this post was for an Austramax but the process works for Handi. The jet is a nominal 0.2 mm dia. So the wire needs to be slightly smaller....
G'day Liam, I don't know anything about hxtl-nyl 1 but did find this online. Low on a 10" shade it might work but near the top heat will be a...
Congratulations :thumbup:
Another successful gathering, congratulations. Great photos :thumbup:
You only use heat if it will not unscrew with reasonable force. The solder on the bung will melt at approx 180 deg C. So we are only talking too...
A good addition to the collection and nicely done on the repair. :thumbup:
As Nils said, If it doesn't leak, just leave it in place. Unless there is a problem with it, it is not worth the effort to get out. It takes a lot...
@Sedgman there are several examples in the Reference Gallery of 159X pre 1956. 1956 could be the introduction of the removable air restriction...
Nice find, :thumbup: Note: the mantle on it is asbestos and suitable care should be taken.
It is not a solid rubber piece, the seal has a hole in the centre. I don't remember anyone selling replacements. Someone else may know. I made...
To remove the valve assembly from the fount first unscrew the spindle and packing retaining nut, they come out as a combined unit. [ATTACH] The...
Welcome to CPL @Desolate_Place - indoor use/ventilation They can produce monoxide so ventilation is a must. Unless you're house is drafty open a...
Nice work @Beanie :thumbup:
A wonderful addition to the collection :thumbup:
Welcome to CPL @Ryan Sheffield Nice looking lantern :thumbup:
Johan, It's cleaned up nicely, congratulations :thumbup:
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