Revo C1500 and GEC? wellglass restored
3 days of constant work achieved these results. Both fittings came from some derelict cowsheds, that are now being renovated into residential use. Both had their fair share of problems, but things got worse on the stripdown:
Left fitting - The gallery had cracked. if this wasn't tended to it would split further. so i drill a hole at the end of the crack to relieve any stresses. I then araldited a small piece of copper into the hole, waited overnight, and filed it flat, before gluing the crack and sealing it. Hopefully now it wont split further.
Right fitting - One of the wingnut fork prongs had snapped off, so i drilled a small hole down the inside of the breakage, before cutting the head and point off of a stainless steel nail. Hammering it all into place carefully, i used araldite to seal the repair. One of the wingnut and screw assemblies was also missing, so i replicated the original and made 2 new replacements. The fitting can now be sealed without having to use a metal band.
Both were painted my standard colours of hammered black and white, the wingnuts being gold to break the main colour a bit.

Revo C1500 and GEC? wellglass restored

3 days of constant work achieved these results. Both fittings came from some derelict cowsheds, that are now being renovated into residential use. Both had their fair share of problems, but things got worse on the stripdown:
Left fitting - The gallery had cracked. if this wasn't tended to it would split further. so i drill a hole at the end of the crack to relieve any stresses. I then araldited a small piece of copper into the hole, waited overnight, and filed it flat, before gluing the crack and sealing it. Hopefully now it wont split further.
Right fitting - One of the wingnut fork prongs had snapped off, so i drilled a small hole down the inside of the breakage, before cutting the head and point off of a stainless steel nail. Hammering it all into place carefully, i used araldite to seal the repair. One of the wingnut and screw assemblies was also missing, so i replicated the original and made 2 new replacements. The fitting can now be sealed without having to use a metal band.
Both were painted my standard colours of hammered black and white, the wingnuts being gold to break the main colour a bit.

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RobTDCI   [23 Oct, 2015 at 12:55 PM]
Well I must say that it looks like the work has paid off, looking impressive. Razz The one on the right looks exactly the same as the one on this house before the lighting was rewired in 1988 and it was condemned. It would have been installed in 1928 when the house was built.
Danny   [23 Oct, 2015 at 03:44 PM]
Very nice
lampy   [23 Oct, 2015 at 04:48 PM]
Ive allways got time for these sort of light, i love em, great job
lampy   [23 Oct, 2015 at 04:48 PM]
Cast iron canopies, i have the large version with a cast iron reflector
Danny   [23 Oct, 2015 at 04:51 PM]
Yeah I agree Phil I love these style too!
AngryHorse   [23 Oct, 2015 at 08:54 PM]
Top restore! Very Happy
Dave   [23 Oct, 2015 at 09:56 PM]
Cheers all. @Lampy Theres an even larger variant I'm looking to try and find. the larger of the two here is the medium sized wellglass. I'm having no luck to say the least.
lampy   [23 Oct, 2015 at 10:25 PM]
I ve got the huge one, not long had it, its still not restored, dont need a lot as its in weatherd natural galv still, no paint which is good

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