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oil lamps/kerosene
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zeker
Joined: Mon May 31, 2010 6:49 pm
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 oil lamps/kerosene as i was unpacking some stuff today I found my oil lamps..content in knowledge that i had lotsa kerosene..then i remembered..wicks!!! they aint much good without wicks..so its on my next week list..
so i guess the lesson is..dont forget the periferals. all that camping gear is not much good with only a little naptha(altho unleaded does work) and the propane bottles for that little stove etc.
stock up b4 they are all gone or its too unsafe to go get it..
cheers
Gord
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tygerkittn
Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:38 pm
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Location: Southeast
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene Isn't there a way to make wicks by braiding something? I can't remember what.
Maybe somebody knows?
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beefeater
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:08 am
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene Cotton twine if I'm not mistaken?
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beefeater
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:08 am
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene So I did a google & it says you can use old cotton shoelaces, too! Hooda thunk!
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kelee877
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Joined: Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:09 pm
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Location: Northern Ontario
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene I bought a poop load from Canadian Tire they had them on sale last couple of years..I am not sure if they are carrying them anymore...might be cheaper to buy dollar store lamps as they do come with a nice long wick(keep the wick and sell lamp at yard sale for 25-50 cents)lol or watch at yard sales and see if sheeple are selling them off...
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Rubies
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:11 am
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene I have picked up some real nice oil lamps at my thirft stores, dirt cheap, usually around $1.50 each, seems no one wants them.
My small local hardware store always has wicks on the shelf.
For cheap cotton shoe laces check out the $ stores.
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beefeater
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:08 am
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Re: oil lamps/kerosene I would imagine you can find some kids' shoes for 25¢ or 50¢ at yard sales & use those too.
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