Candle Lantern

mewolf1

mewolf1

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After a recent winter camp, I found that I wanted more light . My son brought the Colman and 4 bottles of Propane; to heavy for this old dog, so I made one. Unbreakable and relatively light weight. Now I need to make a few more.:)





 
That's pretty awesome. I've been tossing around a similar idea for a few years now. A candle lantern with a reflector to throw the light. How did you build it if you don't mind me asking?
 
leghog said:
I've used an UCO candle lantern for more than two decades now.
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Same here, but Kent likes making his own gear. He makes betty lamps too. Hmmm. I wonder if you could cut a candle lantern from some of those drawn metal beer or energy drink bottles?

Going to give us a how-to Kent?
 
Cool idea

another 2 decade UCO user.

Its great in a tent below zero at night. burns off the condensation and warms it up a bit.
I added two 6 inch wire leaders with snaps to the chain

I will also hang it from a branch where I park my boat for the last fish of the evening.
Makes it ridiculously easy to find my spot in failing light at a good distance, plus I am set up for cleaning fish.
 
Ya, I've got a couple of them as well, and don't make my own candles either, but I do some re-enacting and this would pass in camp not to mention this one cost .59cents sans the candle. No glass to break, can be used as a scoop, and if lost I won't feel like I lost my best friend.
leghog said:
I've used an UCO candle lantern for more than two decades now.
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I cut an 1 3/4" tube at a 45, used a hole saw to cut the bottom(pilot hole centers candle cup)TIG welded the bottom onto the tube. Polished the inside for reflection. With a needle nose I crimped a can lid to make the wax catch, and a 3/4 copper pipe cap(.059cents) for the actual candle cup. A small bolt holds it to the bottom. Wire bail for the handle.

MeanBeaver said:
That's pretty awesome. I've been tossing around a similar idea for a few years now. A candle lantern with a reflector to throw the light. How did you build it if you don't mind me asking?
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This could easily be done with a can and a tin snip. Low tech means low failure. :D
 
Brad "the butcher";15621825 said:
Cool idea

another 2 decade UCO user.

Its great in a tent below zero at night. burns off the condensation and warms it up a bit.
I added two 6 inch wire leaders with snaps to the chain QUOTE]

I use this to burn condensation.:D

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Mewolf.....I wish had a tent that would take a woodburner, need to pick up an old canvas for my property in the Cariboo

The tent I use the uco with is a 6lb 2man outbound for backpacking......your setup looks a bit heavy

regards
 
mewolf1 said:
After a recent winter camp, I found that I wanted more light . My son brought the Colman and 4 bottles of Propane; to heavy for this old dog, so I made one. Unbreakable and relatively light weight. Now I need to make a few more.:)





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Do you counterweight that in the back in some way? It looks like it should hang down angled forward a little....but it doesn't appear to.
 
No. I checked the balance point with my fingers, suspending it, to find where the bail should go before I drilled the holes.
One hole top center and it would do just what you say.
 
If you've worked or tried to read much only with the light of a candle, the light disbursement becomes very important. My hurricane lanterns and many other holders will disperse horizontally which is great for area light.

Tall candles will light downward - good for cooking or reading, fine work below.

I thank Hydro One Networks for the home experience gained uninvited. Mostly, my take comes from lots of tent time.

Last fall's outing I used a single mantle Coleman propane lantern to extend the evening reading inside, while hail pelted the tent. One of the pups knocked the lantern over and I instinctively caught it, but lets just say the RCMP will not be tracking me via the fingerprint on my left index finger from that time forward.

Mostly I go for long camps, and part of the wind-down of each day is journalizing the creatures and happenings, reading, repairing. Light after dark is a big part of my enjoyment of a day well spent outdoors.

So, I am happy to see this particular diy.

mewolf1, I wonder if your winter camp post garnered the exposure it so deserves in the camp sticky in W&SS? It is so chocked full of equipment and gear, and in my opinion, warrants re-posting here for all us outdoor enthusiasts to see. Please consider this.

Particularly, the carved snow shades. But almost equally important to me, a sooty pot! Thank you. Sometimes, the glint from the camp pots pictured here makes me a little shy about posting my world weary gear. But I do proudly stand by soot.
 
Don't be shy about the miles one your cook pots. They're like the lines in ones face and tell of times and experiences behind us. Some like shiny and new; I like old and proven.;)
As to the re-post, those who like this sort of thing will find it.:D
Kent
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So, I am happy to see this particular diy.

mewolf1, I wonder if your winter camp post garnered the exposure it so deserves in the camp sticky in W&SS? It is so chocked full of equipment and gear, and in my opinion, warrants re-posting here for all us outdoor enthusiasts to see. Please consider this.

Particularly, the carved snow shades. But almost equally important to me, a sooty pot! Thank you. Sometimes, the glint from the camp pots pictured here makes me a little shy about posting my world weary gear. But I do proudly stand by soot.
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