Old lanterns are like old friends, just cool to hang out with.

Love this lantern , got mine a Seafoam Jan 1947 for 5 bucks at a garage sale. Score of the decade.

man thats one bright light .nice to see they still work and are being used and taken care of by someone who appreciates a work of art.

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wade!

Just picked up a 237 , I'm so excited. Thanks for posting this video. it's very cool !

@doinsngoins

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 236 , I love it

If you would have sold the Major you would have regretted it for sure. My father gave me his he bought in 62 and to me it's priceless !!!

I have amassed a few of those seafoam green 236s. They shine crazy bright, thats for sure. I can light one on one side of my yard, and see the tops of the trees on the other side.

That’s a beautiful 236 I just bought mine exactly same but more beat up on the ventilator, but as you say, it has its own character and I don’t think I’ll ever let it go haha Thanks for sharing your collection!!

I really love the old Coleman lanterns.I have only 4 myself but it’s fun to get one working again an when u see that bright glow ,ur seeing a lantern that helped someone years ago for work or pleasure.

man you just can’t beat a diamond in the ruff, i think you would’ve been pissed at yourself had you sold the ole girl, in my opinion you just can’t beat a good quality user lantern with a little character, great video and story, thank u 4 sharing 👍

Nice lanterns Shane! Thanks for sharing those beauties!

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! You're welcome.

Man, I love all those lanterns - my 236 (1955) and 220E (1958) are my favorites.... but I got to tell you I wouldn't be taking any of those beauties camping - I'd be too afraid something would happen to them!

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

I have a pretty good collection of Coleman gear and I use just about all of it. I love firing up one of these old beautiful lanterns to light up the campsite and cooking dinner on a old No. 2 stove. They don't do no good sitting on a shelf being pretty, I put them to work. :)

@rosshenderson835

6 жыл бұрын

I like your attitude. It's a good philosophy. Mine are all 'users' too - I would just be reluctant to take my two or three favourites and oldest out camping.

I have a 236 MAjor and 237 Empire and both my ventilators have that character....seems they all took a beating at some point

That's a good un. She roars!

Very cool

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

cool lanterns

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@smalltownmachineshop6860

6 жыл бұрын

just out of curiosity, have you ever had one catch fire in a bad way or does there design prevent that from being possible

@SWPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

There's always a chance that one will flame up, that's why it's always a good idea to be outside when ya first light one up. With the 100s of lanterns that I've worked on I've never had one get out of control. Always look for leaks before ya light it. Sometimes you can have a bad generator that will let to much liquid through and it will flame up. If that happens just shut off the valve and let itself burn out. You can also have a leak around the base of the generator or around the valve stem where it enters the body, which you can easily blow out. Usually just snug up the nuts and that will take care of the leak. For the most part they are very safe but always use caution.

Which mantel do you use in yours? I am going to try your lighting technique. I have always done it the instructions way.

Hello from Chile, I bought a Canadian 242B. I see those 2 screws from the pump plunger section are rusted. It is very difficult for me to remove them. Any tip how to remove them, they are tiny. I just want to make it bright again. I hope you can give me a hand with your opinion.

I have some nickel fount 236, 237 but no green ones.. If you find any more 242 nl's can I buy them from you ? Very nice !

Hello I wanted to know some generator is compatible with coleman 236 major

@nunyabizness199

4 жыл бұрын

No, but 236 generators are available..

I was just gifted a green Coleman 236. How do I take the top off to clean the glass globe etc? It is quite dirty and rusty in spots, the handle being the main rust area. I have gently wiped n washed the exterior, just can’t get inside the globe. Thanks.

@thomaslawry5238

2 жыл бұрын

The top vent nut should release (it may need oiling first and penetrating time, especially if the nut and thread is corroded) and the bail can carefully be pulled out from the pivot points beneath the vent. Then the vent can be lifted off followed by the globe. 236/237 are a wonderful series of lanterns developed by Toronto Coleman in the late 1930s and made up to 1970, when they were replaced by the 635/639 series.

Does anyone know how bright a 1962 coleman 220E Double mantle is

@SWPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

They are rated at 300 CP (candle power)

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