Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Kicking it oldschool: The Bicycle Lantern

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Sir Lunch-a-lot
09-04-09, 03:08 PM
Just thought you all might get a kick out of this:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle_Lantern/

Not sure how much fuel that thing would burn, although it would probably get a bit pricey if used regularly, I think.

ItsJustMe
09-04-09, 07:03 PM
Actually a friend uses a carbide lamp. It puts out a lot more light than an oil lamp, and the fuel isn't too bad.
bicycleflyer
09-04-09, 08:22 PM
Pretty cool,

If you like that, then you may like this. Old time bike lantern on display at the Henry Ford.


http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/bicycleflyer/Henry%20Ford%20Bicycle%20exhibit/?action=view&current=Lathe017.jpg

jungovox
09-05-09, 03:29 AM
Very cool - I must work one up - thanks
white_feather
09-06-09, 05:12 PM
I have been trying to figure out something like that after a friend joked that I need an old railroad lantern on the front.