Making a lamp insert for 1oz hip flask

[singteck]

Well the story is, I need a spirit lamp to heat up my leather working tool. Made one earlier out of jam jar but it's not sealed and I have to top up every time I use it. Since I have quite a few 1oz hip flask lying around I made an insert out of some spent bullet case.

Works like a charm and when you close the cap, it's sealed completely. Works with other fuel as well.

Never try keeping it lighted for a long time thought. Worried the solder joints on the hipflask might melt

Hope it's of use for some of you.

singteck

 

[British Red]

Was that one of mine mate? Gotta be a .223 if so - its rimless so it aint a .303 . Want some more in different sizes?

How come you have loads of 1 oz flasks? And how do I steal a couple of the little sweeties from you?

Nice idea mind you!


Red

 

[singteck]

Was that one of mine mate? Gotta be a .223 if so - its rimless so it aint a .303 . Want some more in different sizes?

How come you have loads of 1 oz flasks? And how do I steal a couple of the little sweeties from you?

Nice idea mind you!


Red

Yup they're yours The top is a .223 and the bottom is a rimfire (.22?)

I needed one so I bought 8 from evilbay I'll make one for you.

singteck

 

[British Red]

Don't worry about the lamp insert mate....I just wanted the flasks

Brass I have

If you want any more brass - just let me know how many and what size (I'll pop the spent primers out for you too)! It would work nicely with a .357 dropped in the top as a wick holder...the top would still screw on if my eye is right too.....

Red

 

[singteck]

.357 ??? The magnum shell??? If it is, then it would fit but the rim will be on top of the mouth so the wick will be crushed when closed.

No problem with the flask.

singteck

 

[singteck]

Made one out of that too

 

[British Red]

Aaah hadn't thought of crushing the wick Thought I was being clever

Red

 

[singteck]

Aaah hadn't thought of crushing the wick Thought I was being clever

Red

Neither did I That was my first try.... that's how I know

singteck

PS: the cap for the flask is linked to a key chain. You want me to grind it off like mine or leave it as it is?

 

[British Red]

Either mate - whatevers easiest!

Thanks mate - you are a star

Have a rep po...doh

Have a brownie point!

Red

 

[Eric_Methven]

What an excellent idea Singteck. Is it a creasing tool you heat up?

Eric

 

[singteck]

What an excellent idea Singteck. Is it a creasing tool you heat up?

Eric

Yes it is

singteck

 

[topknot]

Hi, I do like your trench art. It is amazing what can be made from used cases.
cheers topknot

 

[Eric_Methven]

Anyone fancy sending me a couple of empty cases? I used to have loads of 7.62mm, but binned them back in the eighties as I never saw a need for them.

Eric

 

[British Red]

Sure Eric - what calibre?

Red

 

[Eric_Methven]

Cheers mate, any calibre you like that'll take a wick. I'm thinking of trying some primitive oil lamps and I've been trying to figure a way of holding the wick in place. It doesn't have to fit a specific size, so whatever you have spare, I can work round.
Do you have my address?

Eric

 

[British Red]

No I dont Eric can you PM it to me.

I'll send you some pistol and rifle calibre and you can have a play - I've just reloaded all my.30s so it'll have to be .223 and .357mag till I go to the range next.

My be next weekend before I can get to the post office


Red

 

[Hunter_zero]

Anyone fancy sending me a couple of empty cases? I used to have loads of 7.62mm, but binned them back in the eighties as I never saw a need for them.

Eric

I have a stack of .308 / 7.62mm , .243" & .223 / 5.56mm.

John

 

[Singeblister]

Nice Idea Sing , I think I have a small flask I have never used I might give this a go

 

[TheGreenMan]

Ingenious, is all I can say, singteck.

Best regards,
Paul.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

A damn fine idea