I've met one of the last can makers of my small village, and it always impressed me how he could bring to life sheets of can, into amazing and useful pieces. This video sorts of brings back some of those memories, of watching him. Obviously he didn't had the fancy tools we use now, but it was amazing to see the whole process.
I have 2 or 3 original track worker lanterns from the 1930s that also work with carbide. The original nozzles where made of ceramic and had a kind of filter that regulated the gas stream for an even flame and avoided clogging(causing a dangerous gas pressure). I think it might be a good idea to try using 3D printer nozzles because they are a lot more durable than aluminium disks and come in different sizes down to 0.1 mm. Another good working nozzle can be found in the carburettor of pressurized kerosene lamps.
My father showed me a trick he would do with carbide as a kid, he would get a treacle tin and punch a small hole in the bottom then place two or three pieces of carbide into the tin, pour on water then push lid back on and lay it on its side until gasses started to come out of the small hole he’d made then light it and it would go with a bang blowing the lid off at the same time. That’s what they did for fun back in the 1930s
Wow... You are amazing 👌Reminded me of our age old Petromax Kerosene Lamps (India) (similar to the paragon lamps of Europe) which were used in our ancestors homes here. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Would it be possible to put a parts list in the description? I would love to try to make one of these! I just wouldn’t know what the bushings are called or what size. Thanks for a great vid!
I'm going to agree that the tip orifice is probably larger than it needs to be, which requires faster water drip and uses up your carbide faster, not to mention making a smokier flame. With a smaller flame (and a shorter tube behind the orifice nut), you could put the flame in the center of the bowl and get more efficient light distribution as well, so more light with longer life on a fill. I might also have added a soldered-on nut and gasket or o-ring to the water metering screw so it can be shut off hard (leakage past the threads will kill your carbide if you try to carry the lamp filled). Also, the popping when the lamp is burning indicates gas is leaking, collecting in the reflector without going through the orifice to the main flame. When enough builds up, it'll ignite with that pop and then it's burned away. Use of rivet nuts where you did is brilliant, though. This is very good for completely homemade. I wonder if there is a way to eliminate the machining for the bulkhead, perhaps using screw-top cups for the water and carbide chambers. I'd also use stainless fasteners inside; the calcium hydroxide left by the reacting carbide and water will corrode regular steel pretty quickly (which is why these lamps were usually made of brass before stainless steels were affordable).
Super cool Project!! Personal Opinion: I don't think any project involving a calipers, thread cutter, and a lathe should be legally allowed to be titled DIY... now we're delving into the upper eschalons of crafting, and moving into machining and engineering territory...😂😂😂
I really love this design, thank you! When I have a workshop of my own and the space to start making my projects, I will absolutely go back to this video for references. Suggestion or question, I think a counterweight of the opposite side of where the bowl is might be a good idea gram for gram because I noticed it did not seem balanced until it was filled with water and calcium carbide. Just a suggestion for safety, but otherwise, I seriously love this design. It looks so much safer than the knockoff invitations you find on Amazon. Thank you for sharing
Hi, i'd like to make my own one, but how do i know that when the pressure of acethylene will get lower it wouldn't explode and hurt me with shrapnells?
Excelente trabalho, parabéns! Quase tudo da para fazer em casa, com algumas ferramentas, exceto a flange feita no torno. Nada que não dê para improvisar.
Один из немногих адекватных людей кто поясняет нормально. 100% согласен . Переизбыток с панелей должен быть больше потребления с системы иначе акум никогда не зарядится.
A good friend gave me a German locomotive lamp which was either paraffin or carbide powered (the inner lamp is missing). It would be great to bring it back to life in this way. Would a mantle make the light even brighter?
No safety valve? I some old carbide lamps, all have pressure relief valves they can, and my father assures me do explode. Common on small ships in the past, trawlers etc.
Excellent DIY carbide lamp - 100% homemade
We use these in the 90's when we go fishing at night in the river. I miss those days
Your talking about the 1890s I assume??
@@emilflognoid1532 el habla en persona, usaba mos, no dice usaban
I've met one of the last can makers of my small village, and it always impressed me how he could bring to life sheets of can, into amazing and useful pieces.
This video sorts of brings back some of those memories, of watching him. Obviously he didn't had the fancy tools we use now, but it was amazing to see the whole process.
I have 2 or 3 original track worker lanterns from the 1930s that also work with carbide. The original nozzles where made of ceramic and had a kind of filter that regulated the gas stream for an even flame and avoided clogging(causing a dangerous gas pressure). I think it might be a good idea to try using 3D printer nozzles because they are a lot more durable than aluminium disks and come in different sizes down to 0.1 mm. Another good working nozzle can be found in the carburettor of pressurized kerosene lamps.
Now this is what I call dedication, well done👍
I didn't know how I came to see this video, but I am glad I did, This is such a fantastic video
Всегда беру на рыбалку с ночёвкой. Норм светит и ветер его не тушит.шит
Nice, a trip back in time.
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
My father showed me a trick he would do with carbide as a kid, he would get a treacle tin and punch a small hole in the bottom then place two or three pieces of carbide into the tin, pour on water then push lid back on and lay it on its side until gasses started to come out of the small hole he’d made then light it and it would go with a bang blowing the lid off at the same time. That’s what they did for fun back in the 1930s
Clever build! We posted this video in our homemade tools forum this week :)
Splendid work 👏👍
ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗੀ ਇਹ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਵੀਰੇ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ
Very good beautiful work
Ah yesss, great DIY boom boom flashlight :)
Wow... You are amazing 👌Reminded me of our age old Petromax Kerosene Lamps (India) (similar to the paragon lamps of Europe) which were used in our ancestors homes here. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Brilliant work
It serves a duel function of keeping you awake wondering when is the next time it is going to pop lol.
Great work
This is the content RUclips was made for.
I really like your gass nozzle design. It is very simple, cheap, and effective.
Amazing!
Great video and a awesome lamp at the end, You are a thru artist my compliments!! Thank you for sharing
Perfektní ! 🙂
Love this one!
Excelent my friend
Je suis impressionné ! 👍
Salut bon boulot coucou de la France 🇫🇷
Would it be possible to put a parts list in the description? I would love to try to make one of these! I just wouldn’t know what the bushings are called or what size. Thanks for a great vid!
Yes. The parts details will be usefull.
Nahh, for sure, he dont know what the part was. He made all parts from scratch, using all those power tools. Including bolt & nut..😢
Rivet nut
Rivet nuts . . . lathe 😅. (Pulls lathe out of back pocket)
These look like items you find in a house (lathe maybe not). That orange washer seal is what you use to seal Mason jars
Bravo......that's a fast water feed....mine has a wick rope ......and little ceramic tip on burner jet.......cheers
Great video !
Don’t lie the hardest part was removing the sticker from the cup
You are really skillful.
muito bonita a invençao gostei parabéns irmão
Old video I just found. Nice little project. Maybe a smaller hole I. Burner tip? I like this!
Very cool man!
Good job.
Nice carbide lapm, like Lukasiewicz (form Poland) made kerosene lamp
Просто бесподобное решение по своей простоте!!! Просто талант!!! Обязательно сделаю себе. Вы- красавчик!
DIY!? who have lath machines!?😅
I'm going to agree that the tip orifice is probably larger than it needs to be, which requires faster water drip and uses up your carbide faster, not to mention making a smokier flame. With a smaller flame (and a shorter tube behind the orifice nut), you could put the flame in the center of the bowl and get more efficient light distribution as well, so more light with longer life on a fill. I might also have added a soldered-on nut and gasket or o-ring to the water metering screw so it can be shut off hard (leakage past the threads will kill your carbide if you try to carry the lamp filled). Also, the popping when the lamp is burning indicates gas is leaking, collecting in the reflector without going through the orifice to the main flame. When enough builds up, it'll ignite with that pop and then it's burned away.
Use of rivet nuts where you did is brilliant, though. This is very good for completely homemade. I wonder if there is a way to eliminate the machining for the bulkhead, perhaps using screw-top cups for the water and carbide chambers. I'd also use stainless fasteners inside; the calcium hydroxide left by the reacting carbide and water will corrode regular steel pretty quickly (which is why these lamps were usually made of brass before stainless steels were affordable).
This is great 🙂
Parádní práce. 😉👍
Perfect!
Super cool Project!! Personal Opinion: I don't think any project involving a calipers, thread cutter, and a lathe should be legally allowed to be titled DIY... now we're delving into the upper eschalons of crafting, and moving into machining and engineering territory...😂😂😂
Well said brother❤❤
Super cool!
Nice!
It looks excellent.
I really love this design, thank you! When I have a workshop of my own and the space to start making my projects, I will absolutely go back to this video for references.
Suggestion or question, I think a counterweight of the opposite side of where the bowl is might be a good idea gram for gram because I noticed it did not seem balanced until it was filled with water and calcium carbide. Just a suggestion for safety, but otherwise, I seriously love this design. It looks so much safer than the knockoff invitations you find on Amazon. Thank you for sharing
Excelente información!!! Gracias!!!!
Ficou topdlinha 👏👏🇧🇷👏👏👍
Zajímavé, možná zkusím :)
Sell me one of these mate.
Very clever idea.
Hi, i'd like to make my own one, but how do i know that when the pressure of acethylene will get lower it wouldn't explode and hurt me with shrapnells?
needs air to burn,keep the generator airtight
Do it yourself - uses lathe... and magically 99,9% of humans can't do it themselves XD
Excelente trabalho, parabéns! Quase tudo da para fazer em casa, com algumas ferramentas, exceto a flange feita no torno. Nada que não dê para improvisar.
mas também nada que uma visita rápida no torneiro não resolva
wow , wow , wow!
When the alchemist gets asked to cast continual light😂😂😂
Nice 👌
this looks like an Overly Engineed Handheld Candlelight. *_But im all for it_*
Good Like!!!:) 😊😊😊👍👍👍
You should have a fine mesh just behind the nozzle for as a flame retardant. Apart from that - super nice build. ❤
So how is the pressure regulated in such a way that it does noet explode?
So amazing
Один из немногих адекватных людей кто поясняет нормально. 100% согласен . Переизбыток с панелей должен быть больше потребления с системы иначе акум никогда не зарядится.
Lovely beautiful. .but those days are gone.
Super
Super nápad. Nepřemýšlel jsi přidat nějaký PDF plánek ke stažení s postupem na výrobu? Díky
Р.S. Карбид, для сохранности, нужно залить соляркой.
el liquido de la botella verde que es? gracias
Are those riv-nuts or some sort of expansion shield? I didnt know you could do that by hand
HOW long does the lamp burn to produce light ???
What a carbide will gone loses after water drop, and how long duration thanks serrr
A good friend gave me a German locomotive lamp which was either paraffin or carbide powered (the inner lamp is missing). It would be great to bring it back to life in this way.
Would a mantle make the light even brighter?
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cool
Frostpunk:)
Aaaaand, I would like to purchase this from you.
What these threaded sleeves called?
Lampu Petromax jenis lain kah?
No safety valve? I some old carbide lamps, all have pressure relief valves they can, and my father assures me do explode. Common on small ships in the past, trawlers etc.
Top
can i just buy that one from you?
How can I buy one like this?
Hey dude can you make a two cup coffee pot !
I will buy candle. Thanks
👌🌟✨
how much would that cost?
👌
Nice, but some of us do not own a lath
Best
Without the reflector, it looks like a Neapolitan "flip-drip" coffee maker.
Looks like I just found a use for my nutsert gun I bought but never used
أنا مشترك جديد✌️🇮🇶✌️
Add a holder for a chunk of calcium oxide, that will really get the light going.
kvapkà na karbid :)
Do you sell these?
❤
Would put some sort of sealant...remember the gas can be explosive...1950.60s carbide cannon use it in paste form
Diy stance for do it yourself.. but i dont have all those fancy machine😭
Hi are you selling?