Coleman Lantern Base
Coleman made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the lantern base is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Coleman made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the lantern base is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Lantern bases crack when dropped in the dark. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
These take a proper modelling pass: we measure the mounting points from your part, reinforce the known failure point, and verify fit with a test print before the final run.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Coleman |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Lantern bases crack when dropped in the dark |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for camping gear. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $12 – $28 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years outdoors |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
