Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Coleman's first camp stove, the No. 1 made in 1923, has been my holy grail since I began collecting. In this video I show the restoration process of a very early No. 1 specimen, detailing disassembly, restoration process and techniques, reassembly, and use.

Video Content
00:00 Intro & History
09:34 Disassembly
20:56 Stripping & Rust Removal with Electrolysis
21:36 Prepping for Paint
23:25 Repairing Broken Welds
25:07 Dunk Test
26:24 Apply Epoxy Sealant to the Tank
40:40 Spraying the Primer
43:45 Sanding the Primer
45:25 Spraying the Top Coat
47:16 Stencilling the Tank Label
48:30 Cleaning Parts with Citric Acid
50:37 Parts Polishing
51:13 Annealing Badge Brads
52:04 More on Stencilling
56:55 Restoring the Badge
59:00 Reassembly
01:31:37 Final Light-up