Akron Model 132 Lantern Restoration and Theory of Operation
Restoration of a Model 132 lantern made by Akron Lamp Company in the early 1930s along with an explanation of it's valve system and Akron's "Insta-Glo" design.
Video Content
00:00 Intro
02:26 Disassembly
15:30 Cleaning Parts - Citric Acid and Steel Wool
21:54 Polishing Parts - Buffing Wheel
27:28 Polishing & Waxing the Paint
31:10 Valve Design & Theory of Operation
39:34 Reassembly
52:00 Final Light-up
