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Myrna Attaway wrote:Dont even think about wearing you helment in a crawl because if you turn that sucker on its side the felt will get wet and block the flow of gas to the tip.
Tips.. getting them and you do need replacements. The hardest thing to get though is a tip cleaner. Try finding one of those. And you will need one so often we used to wear them around our necks.
Myrna Attaway wrote:Why?
GroundquestMSA wrote:Myrna Attaway wrote:Why?
While it might seem silly to go backward and use carbide, I appreciate the connection with history that I feel when using old equipment and methods. I'll never be as tough as some of the old cavers who did so much original exploration with carbide (I've recently been reading about Schreiber & Co. in the 60's for example), but I can attempt to understand their accomplishments in the context in which they happened. I feel like using carbide to light the way from time to time will help me do that. OK? Am I allowed to buy a carbide light now?
trogman wrote:I would probably enjoy the nostalgic connection with history associated with cranking an old-timey hand-cranked automobile-once. But I certainly wouldn't want to drive one every day; I'll take my 2012 Civic with easy start, power windows, etc. any day of the week.
GroundquestMSA wrote:I'm looking for a carbide light with blade mount for occasional use...
GroundquestMSA wrote:...from time to time...
Cavemud wrote::grin: I can help you Jonah! I have 38 lamps and don't use any of them. I do have a bunch sitting around in the shop and house here and there just as antiques. Send me a PM and we'll work something out.
GroundquestMSA wrote:Thanks for the tips 8921trogman wrote:I would probably enjoy the nostalgic connection with history associated with cranking an old-timey hand-cranked automobile-once. But I certainly wouldn't want to drive one every day; I'll take my 2012 Civic with easy start, power windows, etc. any day of the week.
Therefore...GroundquestMSA wrote:I'm looking for a carbide light with blade mount for occasional use...GroundquestMSA wrote:...from time to time...
I have perfectly adequate, practical, and convenient LED lighting for usual use.Cavemud wrote::grin: I can help you Jonah! I have 38 lamps and don't use any of them. I do have a bunch sitting around in the shop and house here and there just as antiques. Send me a PM and we'll work something out.
That's more like it!
NZcaver wrote:Once you find a supply of carbide... ask around to see what fun you can have with an old plastic soda bottle and a little water.
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