Looking to buy a lamp for PP my jigs. I see there are a bunch on the web and ebay. Are they all created equal or some better than others.
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Looking to buy a lamp for PP my jigs. I see there are a bunch on the web and ebay. Are they all created equal or some better than others.
I got one off ebay and have no problems with it. I use denatured alcohol and lights up every time.
Just make sure it has a 1/4" wick. I paid a bit more for the one I still use for the last 6 years even though I got one off eBay. I still like that it has a screw on lid and they sell them at Barlow's Tackle. I also have one that is metal and only has a 1/8" wick and don't like it, but that is most a personal opinion!
I have acquired a good alcohol lamp and it does have a 1/4 inch wick but it came without a cap. It works great but I have to choke it out buy holding a pickle jar on top of it. I also suspect that my alcohol is wicking out and evaporating while not in use. I don't know where to get a cap that will fit it.
Yes your alcohol will evaporate and I have a cap for the other 2 I have, but this one I got from Barlow's also screws on to keep the alcohol in and it does a pretty good job. Have to be careful how tight I put it on, because just a little to much and it's hard as heck to get off, LOL! The metal one would be my best except for the 1/8" Wick and the one off ebay has a cap, but no screw on so for right now it sits.
Recently bought one from Barlows. Seems to work pretty good. It doesn't make near as much noise as the heat gun I used to use!!! LOL
That's pretty funny! I am near having to replace my wick for the first time and have used it for 6 years and painted a lot of heads.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassman356
You got a picture Skip? Been searching for one myself. May be time to get one as candles are getting to be a pain keeping the flame just right.
Barlows alcohol burner
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Thanks bassman356!
Yes that is it. Mine has no gold still showing though, LOL! Love it even if I do think it over priced. Still though have not found another one like it. Have bought several and always something wrong with them for me.
I ended up getting one off ebay from a medical supply house. Looks decent and price was right.
well hope it serves you well. The one I got off ebay I have not tried yet and probably will not until something is wrong with the one I use since the one off bay's cap just pushes on and not screw on. I have no clue if it keep the alcohol from evaporating off or not. It too had the right price for sure. Seems all of them I saw on ebay were pretty low cost.
I just had to ask because so often items change that someone might carry. I found this one but can't tell if the lid screws on or not.
Alcohol Burners - 4 oz
Wow looks like the screw on lid has threads, but the cap just looks smooth as a babies behind. Guess you would have to ask them about that. So I would call for sure.
Attachment 81586This is the one I got. I liked the larger wick and screw on aluminum Top.
I did call them and it is threaded.
Those burners look great! I got a small one for free from our local high school chemistry guy -- they don't use them in labs anymore but they had a few in a cupboard. Maybe check into that idea...free is always good!