Hi Doc, I spent a week in San Diego last year (business trip). I was lucky that I found the swap market and really enjoyed it. I am somewhat...
Good luck with your next trip to that Kobeys swap market to you and Doc - I definitely miss it. Don't say you have already too many lanterns, I...
Hi Ron, I would have loved to meet you too. Really a nice swap market, last year I brought a nice sears lantern home (did not find stoves, I know...
Hi friends, I have the pleasure of completely renewing a well used old version british MK2 stove. It is rusty, dirty but complete -great! Stove...
Hi guys, I would agree that it is much easier to trade a stove if you have more than one of that kind. Still at some occasions it may be a good...
Thanks Wim -well spotted. I was so happy when the extensve cleaning, felltling and painting was done that obviously I hooked up 2 in the wrong...
Hi guys, Finally got time to do the paintjob. I decided not to use the RAl6014 as I used for the tin but to go for a more lively color. Ended up...
Hi Rick, The color used on the enders military version would be a nice fit I guess. The Ral 6014 I used for the tin is what was used for the cases...
Hi Jeff, Thanks. Yes, I have seen this. Color looks good and very similar to the original. On my stove there was only little paint but much dirt...
Hi guys, I just finished to the main fettling work on a vintage Hurlock stove. The stove needed a full revision, was somewhat rusty etc but...
Hi Andrew, Does it look like this one in the picture? If just the washer is missing we can help! [ATTACH] Cheers Mike
Great Stove, lovely collectors item and obviously in good shape. :D/ Thanks for sharing the pics! cheers Mike
HI guys, I finally did it. I was close to giving up honestly. :) What was done: Had a piece or iron attached to plate with JB weld. Today tried...
Good suggestion Ross - I might get to this point! Usually I don't freak out when something does not work in the first moment as I expect but this...
Status: still not off. :rage: I tried heat and some screwdriver action but this did not move. I also glued some piece on top of the cap with JB...
Hi guys I would need advise on this stove again. I have cleaned this stove thoroughly, assembled it, tested and finally found that the jet may be...
Hi guys, As a follow up to the recent discussions on the British Army No.12 stove here is an additional anecdote/experience I just made when...
Hi Aardvark, As I recently did the fettle (see posting in the fettle forum) I can confirm that for the spindle the 111 part fits. Same should hold...
Hi guys, Quick and pretty much final update: I had a suitable spare part from the optimus 111 at hand so could do the fettle. Cleaning needle from...
Thanks guys. Good to know that (as I suspected) the optimus 111 parts fit. I will try to install the cleaning needle. The other thing is the...
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