thats pretty wicked ive never seen one of these before, i love learning about this oddball stoves
that sounds about right, seeing as even if you unthreaded it fully it has nowhere to go. it would just spread open and allow for more tension and...
As an aside i think that white part with the holes drilled in it is like a "castle nut" you need a spanner to unthread that threaded portion, just...
This is so cool. Really good size format too
Little bit of a downpour and the power flickered for a second so i figured lets throw on some chicken & sausage gumbo on my "new" 425e from 1978....
On my m1950, there was an Asbestos Wick. After literally hitting the stove with a garden hose and cleaning it, i removed it. Haven't had a...
Let us know how that turns out. I havent taken off my valve yet, and if i end up doing a full repainting i may have to.. it definitely shows some...
As far as i know the silver pump knob that is ontop of the hollow pump shaft is just crimped on. So if you twist it hard enough it may pop off....
Need to cook up some shrimp whilst listening to "great southern land" by icehouse on this unit!!
Neat little unit. probably just needs a good spitshine :a
If the price is right.. cant go wrong
I just use a pair of pliers and wrap a rag or masking tape to protect what im grabbing.
I see. I only ever used silver lead-free solder and a soldering iron.. need to try that out. thanks! And @snwcmpr [IMG], i've never quenched...
What does your brazing setup look like? How hot do you need to get brass for it to flow? Im curious because i would totally try and fix some...
This is the kind of old world knowhow and common sense skill that really impresses me. At my job we bend a little bar, maybe 5/16 in diameter,...
In my mind a carbeurator float needle works alot like an NRV valve. Some are soft rubber and some are metal on a brass seat. But all a float valve...
I need a bit of pointers because this is an amazing inspiration- i really want to make a similar device/canister for my peak 1 coleman stove &...
Awesome thanks i have a harbor freight viton o ring kit. Knew itd come in handy! stretched it a bit and it slips on for a snug fit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
do you guys know a good replacement for the gasket? its round but square, not exactly an O ring. The cap gasket is profoundly dented in and must...
This is a unknown date SIGG fuel bottle 1 liter size. Pretty dinged up, bottom is bulged out, but the inside is clean and it seals for the most...
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