A New/Old Lighter

01-31-2011, 02:54 PM

I was at an antique store when this lighter caught my eye. I loved the classic styling with the chimney and flint ignitor and the fact that it runs on butane. Even if it leaked I figured it was still worth $8 because I liked it. After filling it up I was not surprised that it was leaking from both the filling valve and nozzle. After installing a new o-ring for the valve (the old one was rock hard) and a new rubber stopper for the nozzle (the lid has a spring loaded rubber piece that covers the nozzle when it flips down) it held butane and works perfectly. I think I have a new favorite lighter. I know it's not fancy or valuable, but I like it.

Bageland2000 · 01-31-2011, 03:43 PM

I need to get something like this. I hate torch lighters for cigar lighting..

02-11-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan King

I was at an antique store when this lighter caught my eye. I loved the classic styling with the chimney and flint ignitor and the fact that it runs on butane. Even if it leaked I figured it was still worth $8 because I liked it. After filling it up I was not surprised that it was leaking from both the filling valve and nozzle. After installing a new o-ring for the valve (the old one was rock hard) and a new rubber stopper for the nozzle (the lid has a spring loaded rubber piece that covers the nozzle when it flips down) it held butane and works perfectly. I think I have a new favorite lighter. I know it's not fancy or valuable, but I like it.

That is a cool story and a nice lookin lighter! Great find!!

captain53 · 02-12-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gravelman

That is a cool story and a nice lookin lighter! Great find!!

boom · 02-12-2011, 09:24 AM

Very nice lighter

Bubba - NJ · 02-12-2011, 04:31 PM

Looks pretty fancy to me . Nice classic looks . Good luck with it .

Ranger_B · 02-12-2011, 05:47 PM

Sweet find. Nice looking lighter.

02-12-2011, 05:53 PM

See I wish I know how to fix a lighter. My grand father used to smoke cigars and he sent me this really neat looking one, but It leaks out the back, and the best I could do with it was light my hand on fire. . .

captain53 · 02-12-2011, 06:34 PM

I don't know how to fix lighters myself either but knowing this place I will bet you that you will have an offer for help to fix up grandfather's lighter before you know it. That is the great thing about this nuthouse there are people on here that know how to do anything and a willing bunch to help others in need.

02-12-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I don't know how to fix lighters myself either but knowing this place I will bet you that you will have an offer for help to fix up grandfather's lighter before you know it. That is the great thing about this nuthouse there are people on here that know how to do anything and a willing bunch to help others in need.

Ha ha you're right I'm constantly surprised about the people here. I've seen some of the worst things imaginable online, but I think it all balances out, you just have to know where to hang out. That's a good idea, maybe I'll make a post asking if anyone can give me a hand or point me in the right direction.

02-13-2011, 10:24 AM

Thank you all for the compliments. I'm thrilled there was some interest in the topic after all.

Don't feel bad, TheFool. This lighter scorched my hand when I got it home too.

TBone · 02-13-2011, 10:28 AM

Great looking lighter and for $8 a steal...

md4958 · 02-13-2011, 10:50 AM

Great looking lighter! I'll give you $10 for it!

WildBlueSooner · 02-13-2011, 01:34 PM

That is a nice find for sure...reminds me of one my Dad had back in the day

01-31-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	A New/Old Lighter I was at an antique store when this lighter caught my eye. I loved the classic styling with the chimney and flint ignitor and the fact that it runs on butane. Even if it leaked I figured it was still worth $8 because I liked it. After filling it up I was not surprised that it was leaking from both the filling valve and nozzle. After installing a new o-ring for the valve (the old one was rock hard) and a new rubber stopper for the nozzle (the lid has a spring loaded rubber piece that covers the nozzle when it flips down) it held butane and works perfectly. I think I have a new favorite lighter. I know it's not fancy or valuable, but I like it.

01-31-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: A New/Old Lighter I need to get something like this. I hate torch lighters for cigar lighting.. __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-12-2011, 09:24 AM	#5
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: A New/Old Lighter Very nice lighter

02-12-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: A New/Old Lighter Looks pretty fancy to me . Nice classic looks . Good luck with it . __________________ Royale with cheese

02-12-2011, 05:47 PM	#7
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: A New/Old Lighter Sweet find. Nice looking lighter.

02-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#8
TheFool Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A New/Old Lighter See I wish I know how to fix a lighter. My grand father used to smoke cigars and he sent me this really neat looking one, but It leaks out the back, and the best I could do with it was light my hand on fire. . .

02-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: A New/Old Lighter I don't know how to fix lighters myself either but knowing this place I will bet you that you will have an offer for help to fix up grandfather's lighter before you know it. That is the great thing about this nuthouse there are people on here that know how to do anything and a willing bunch to help others in need.

02-13-2011, 10:24 AM	#11
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A New/Old Lighter Thank you all for the compliments. I'm thrilled there was some interest in the topic after all. Don't feel bad, TheFool. This lighter scorched my hand when I got it home too.

02-13-2011, 10:28 AM	#12
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: A New/Old Lighter Great looking lighter and for $8 a steal...

02-13-2011, 10:50 AM	#13
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: A New/Old Lighter Great looking lighter! I'll give you $10 for it! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#14
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: A New/Old Lighter That is a nice find for sure...reminds me of one my Dad had back in the day __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur