I have been thinking about my oil lamps. I have several, but I think some may be in the attic. I will have to hunt them down. I had an old, pretty large one that the chimney broke. We have several craft type stores around that I might be able to find a replacement for it. I was thinking too, about replacement wicks. Does Lehman’s sell wicks? My hubby suggested I weave new wicks out of thread or cotton string. I wonder if that would work in a pinch. I’d much rather have some replacements on hand. Also need to look for lamp oil/kerosene.
Ace hardware has wicks and oil. they also have replacement chimneys.
My hubby suggested I weave new wicks out of thread or cotton string. I wonder if that would work in a pinch. I’d much rather have some replacements on hand. Also need to look for lamp oil/kerosene.<<<<
I would be afraid of that project.
First is the pure cotton thread and then getting it tight enough to not burn instantly and start a fire, plus the danger of it being too loose and burning into the base of the lamp.
If the hardware store does not have them, try a camping store, I either bought my spares in the camping section, maybe at Walmart.
Next I would check the Walmart craft section for the wicks and new burners, as they did have a craze a couple years ago of making lamps as a craft, in jars and bottles, the instructions were all over the place.
Frankly, using a glass jar with a slit cut in the lid for the wick is not something that I will do, it is too dangerous.
I have had lamps flare and it is scary and dangerous.
If I HAD to invent a wick, I might try using a piece of an old Levi pants leg.