troubleshooting part 4

01 December 2017

Unsteady flame The lamp is flickering, and not providing a steady flame because of the use of incorrect lamp oil in the past, or because of problems with the wick.

Craftsmanship series: Hemming and Seaming

15 October 2015

After a cup is formed in the deepdrawer, it is time to close the cup.

Troubleshooting part 3, a cracking chimney

21 August 2015

It’s very frustrating, cracks in the glass chimney within minutes after lighting an oil lamp. Main reason?

Troubleshooting part 2

07 May 2015

Solve the problem of a fast burning wick and/or a smoking and sooting kerosene lantern or oil lamp.

Craftsmanship series: Deep drawing

30 April 2015

After blanking the different work pieces it’s now time for some metal forming.

Change your Ideal burner wick

13 April 2015

There are a lot of different burners used in oil lamps. After a period of burning the wick needs to be replaced. A flat burner has the easiest wick to change.