Great adaptation! It will go into my "bag of tricks" file!
Well, with the help of everyone's advice (thanks Doc Mark,et al), and a NRV tool from Gary, I now have the NRV out of my 111B. The question I...
Thanks everyone! I think I will try to make a tool for removal ,now that I have the proper dimension for the slot. It's a great little stove -...
The 111 I recently acquired seems to have a NRV problem. Although the leather is properly oiled and moves without obstruction, the valve does not...
Sorry, xavi242, I was just overcome with excitement!
Hello Doc Mark! As a matter of fact I was lucky enough to purchase a 111B last night for $25. It appears intact except for the little clip that...
Thanks for all of the kind words (?!). I spent some time yesterday cleaning so... Here is a picture of the set(s) cleaned up a bit [ATTACH]...
"but, hey, where's the stove head?" The stove is all there, you just can't see it in the picture. The only thing missing is the red plastic cap...
Went to an estate sale today (actually hoping to find a coleman lantern). No lanterns, but spotted a well used set of pots with a Sigg lid, so...
...and before I forget, thanks to everyone for the help in trying to clarify what the codes mean. I really appreciate the information provided on...
To add more fuel (or confusion) to the fire, my older box marked Optimus 45 did not have a metal box container as Gary's did, so I guess protocols...
Does anyone know what the various designations on the older Optimus 45 cardboard boxes refers to? I have one that says "Optimus 45", there is...
"Strong heart indeed!" What a great job of rescuing the stove! Not sure that my ultra-amateur skills would suffice (note I have to ask help just...
Thanks to both of you. A message has been sent. I gather that the burner units for smaller kerosene stoves of all brands come in just a couple...
Here is a picture of a stove I attempted to restore recently. It is a Svea 1 - and the graphics on the tank are gorgeous. It had seen rough use...
I used Rust-oleum High Heat Ultra for the fount, "RESISTS heat up to 1200 degrees", and VHT Flame Proof (1300-2000) for the flame shield. Let me...
For some time I have been wanting to get my hands on a Pheobus 625. Finally found one I could afford but when it arrived there were some second...
Double checked this morning - yes the legs are steel, very much magnetic.
Ok, let's try this... first some photos of the stove. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Now some comparison pictures: First with pre...
Will get pictures out when I can. They are in the camera. Unfortunately the new computer does not have the software to download and the original...
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