"Thanks. I realized after I posted this that the replacement cap came with an o-ring already installed so I was doubling up and hence the gap :)"
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Replacement Screw Cap plans for 60-70's lamp upload
Started this discussion. Last reply by Freeman Lowell Aug 28. 66 Replies 8 Likes
Hello all, first time here.I have an old lamp that was my grandma's and I'm a little sentimental about it. It must be early 70's minimum because I remember it as a child. I'm sure you all can…Continue
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"Yes it is. Used a bottle without the rubber ring and as soon as you tilt it enough liquid runs out."
"I dont feel likw going through 63 replies now but in case it hasnt been said yet 1. for some filaments like abs its common to do a final finish with acetone vapor. It'll melt the surface and close tiny gaps resulting in a glossy finish. 2. I…"
"First post here. Just wanted to say I got my replacement cap today and it fits perfectly (without the o-ring). Do you know if the o-ring is critical for creating a seal (I do have the o-ring but it seems to create a gap at the top)? I’m going…"
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"You were with support at the beginning @Claude J It's great to see you found a good original color also. I'm not around often, but I'll be around again!"
"i bought a couple of them"
"That's great! When I did this I thought it might help a couple other people. Occasionally I get an email from ShapeWays, Yipeee...you sold one! It makes me smile, and I just checked the total. It's 50 caps since…"
"suggested paint (center one)
Use a dull clear coat after it's painted and it will replicate the original color"
"Duane thank you for your contribution to the community. I have added your work to our Lava Library.
https://oozinggoo.ning.com/page/replace-bottle-cap"
"My first post just to say I'm grateful for this thread. I'm not a collector so may not have a lot to contribute, apart from some extra O rings from this project. The Shapeways cap got my Starlight flowing again, but as you may know,…"
"Awesome, glad to hear. I've become more involved in 3D printing and I hadn't even thought of someone trying a light and resin system. I'd love to see the result. I recently was lucky enough to print this cap on a…"
"Duane K,
Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the screw cap .stl file. J printed a cap using a liquid UV resin printer. Works great!!!
I’m still working on the finish to try to match the base. I’ll post some pics upon…"
"I've bought and used this cap from shapeways;
cap
They have worked well for me."
"How do you remove the outer caps from the vintage (1970s/80s) Century size bottle? I need to try and repair a cloudy bottle on a Copper Coach lamp but the outer cap will not budge. I am afraid that it will crack if I force it. …"
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- Something Interesting About Me:
- I measure stuff
- Where I Live:
- Michigan
- My First Lava Lamp was:
- A sentimental piece from grandma
- My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
- 1
- My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
- my only one
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- At 9:19pm on January 19, 2017,
Modulo '70 said…
- Lava greetings to you. Good luck also in your classic lava lamp refurb. The Century was the very first American lava lamp!
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