Broken Tilley Storm Lamp Restoration

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I'm currently working on the biggest project I've attempted so far, and thought I should do a quick project to keep the videos coming. • Please read the full description for any information about the video. • If you would like to send me something to restore, tools to use or anything to support Restore It, please send to: • Restore It Mail Box • PO Box 50 • CHATTERIS • PE16 9AZ • Subscribe for Weekly content! • Tools equpitment used: • Quartz Lacquer - https://goo.gl/8PTVKM • Base Coat Paint - https://goo.gl/mWhufG • Rust Remover - https://goo.gl/13gopW • Moldex Full Face Mask - https://goo.gl/NNYGrv • FGL 5 Spray gun - https://goo.gl/Acg5rd • A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - https://goo.gl/cHTJS2 • Colad Washable Overalls - https://goo.gl/3Css9E • Colad Mixing Cups - https://goo.gl/8DYmE8 • Colad TurboMix Sticks - https://goo.gl/cYZfks • Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - https://goo.gl/H79ZgL • Steel wire bits - http://geni.us/keyaD • Rotary Tool - http://geni.us/HGed • Concentrate Degreaser - http://geni.us/yUn9 • Mannesmann Socket Set - http://geni.us/HCDZ • This Tilley storm lamp was used in the second world war as a ship navigation light. It had a thick layer of dirt and corrosion on the surface and rust in most other places. • Firstly I noticed the pump was useless. The gasket needed replacing. I ordered a Tilley lamp maintenance kit and begun to dismantle the lamp. Once it was In pieces it set about degreasing all of the parts and blasted the top piece, cage and middle tube. I then filled the holes left from blasting and etch, primed, and painted the top piece and cage their original colours. Or as close as I could get at least. I also buffed the surface level off all of the brass pieces. This did scratch it somewhat but this was later removed with sandpaper and metal polish. I then applied some heat resistant paint on the bottom side of the top piece. • I was then a case of reassembling the lamp with the new gaskets and mantel and testing it out. The restoration was then complete. I love the glow this lamp gives off, the camera doesn't do it justice. • Disclaimer: I am no professional. Especially when it comes to electrics. It is certainly an area I am looking to improve in. I am completely self-taught and would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism. • I don't add music to these videos so that you can choose to listen to what you like if you would like to. • Become a patron to win the Items featured in these videos! • Patreon - / restoreit • PayPal Donations - [email protected] - If you would like to help towards more tools and projects. • Follow me on Social media to keep up to date with videos and giveaways. • Twitter - / restore__it • Facebook- / restoreitcha. . • Instagram - @RestoreItChannel • Patreon - / restoreit • Discord - I now also have a discord server if you want to chill with like-minded people and maybe learn something new. - / discord

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