Oil lanterns...everbody should have a few.

[hamburglar3]

The older mantels in Coleman lanterns and Aladdin lamps are made of thorium and are highly radioactive.

Nuclear glow after the fuel runs out lol

 

[Baldilox]

Got several old oil lamps, some converted, some original. Will posted pics of a couple when I have a chance. Haven't used one yet.

 

[Talos]

The older mantels in Coleman lanterns and Aladdin lamps are made of thorium and are highly radioactive.

How about some uranium?

 

[GeorgiaHunter]

I have one. But the "bulb" is broken. Anywhere local I can buy another?

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

I hit the oil lantern jackpot this weekend.
Picked up a couple more to add to my collection.
Little shop at the flea market has a nice collection for very reasonable prices.
The best part is that almost any type of cooking oil can be used in a pinch if you run out of lamp oil or kerosene.
These things are invaluable when the lights go out.
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You're 100% correct here. Everyone should have at least a couple of these along with the oil they burn. Never know when we might go back to log cabin days.

 

[keith089]

Stick a wick in a can of crisco

 

[HERMET]

I have one. But the "bulb" is broken. Anywhere local I can buy another?

Unfortunately there's no universal size for these things. Given the wide spread of age and manufacturers they can very widely.
I picked up a few here and there from yard sales and flea markets to have just in case.
If you know the base size you can order them online. Both Amazon and ebay has them and there are other online suppliers as well.
Here's a couple.

Oil Lamp Chimney - Glass Lamp Globes | Red Hill General Store

www.redhillgeneralstore.com

Dietz Lanterns & Globes | B&P Lamp Supply

www.bplampsupply.com

 

[HERMET]

Stick a wick in a can of crisco

Good advice. Crisco makes handy dandy emergency candles.
Small containers or jars, Birthday candles for wicks and some crisco and you're good to go. If you want a long burner just jab a larger candle directly into the container.

 

[lostchild]

Unfortunately there's no universal size for these things. Given the wide spread of age and manufacturers they can very widely.
I picked up a few here and there from yard sales and flea markets to have just in case.
If you know the base size you can order them online. Both Amazon and ebay has them and there are other online suppliers as well.
Here's a couple.

Oil Lamp Chimney - Glass Lamp Globes | Red Hill General Store

www.redhillgeneralstore.com

Dietz Lanterns & Globes | B&P Lamp Supply

www.bplampsupply.com

Thanks for the info. Got a couple of old lamps we used when I was a kid that need globes.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Dammit HERMET , like I need another hobby. My wife is either going to be pleased or confused about this one.