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Here is a video I saw on Youtube recently, of a Chalwyn Tropic lantern restoration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2gLDQIyY2w
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Quite the difference from start to finish And it's proof why I like these things: If you put a bit of care into them, and they'll last you a lifetime and then some
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Ria (aka Rommie) in Aberdeen Administrator, UK & European time zones. Any questions or problems, please feel free to get in touch
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Hugs and STUFF Sammi xXx (also in Aberdeen) Published Author There are two kinds of light - the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. James Thurber SMILEY ONLY ANSWERS WILL BE DELETED FROM MY POSTS
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Hugs and STUFF Sammi xXx (also in Aberdeen) Published Author There are two kinds of light - the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. James Thurber SMILEY ONLY ANSWERS WILL BE DELETED FROM MY POSTS
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That, I agree with. If you wan't to 'modernise' an oil lamp, buy a modern one on amazon. For heavens sake don't drill a piece of history for a lampholder
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Agreed, they still make modern ones so just get one of those if you plan to LEDize it. At the very least, if you plan to upcycle something old, make sure your conversion is completely reversible so no drilling.
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Hugs and STUFF Sammi xXx (also in Aberdeen) Published Author There are two kinds of light - the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. James Thurber SMILEY ONLY ANSWERS WILL BE DELETED FROM MY POSTS
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