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Old 06-23-2010, 07:54 PM   #1
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I just purchased a Blazer Torch lighter and I really like it, except for the saftey switch. It's a pain to push the saftey switch up and then light the torch. This may sound pathetically picky and minor, but all of the other torch lighters I've owned didn't have this feature. I'm having a hard time getting used to it. I love everything else about the lighter and it works every time, very consistenly. Anyway, just bi#$#tching and hope I get use to this. Thanks for listening. Steve
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Old 06-23-2010, 07:58 PM   #2
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or just cut the plastic guard off
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Old 06-23-2010, 08:00 PM   #3
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While not as easy to remove as the safeties on the old Bics, I think that if you cut off the bottom flap of the Blazer's safety (or otherwise figure out how remove the whole thing), it'll work just fine (I'd recommend purging the lighter first, though, or you might wind up with a burn like I did when I was trying to figure out if this exact thing was possible on Beagleone's lighter ).
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Old 06-23-2010, 08:32 PM   #4
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I was thinking of punching it out, it looks like a plastic roll pin sitting in there. But then I thought I didn't want to destroy a perfectly good lighter.
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Old 06-24-2010, 05:32 AM   #5
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If you are talking about the Blazer PB-207, then just cut off the "flap" with a pair of flush cut pliers. If you don't have a pair of flush cutters, just stop by a tool or electronics store and use one on display. :-). I'm sure you could use any old diagonal cutters, but I'm kind of anal and wanted a nice flush cut.
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:33 AM   #6
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Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice. I too am a bit leary of ruining a perfectly good lighter, with some minor issue that I may get used to. But, I would like it removed so I will get some pliers and see how it goes. Great advice to make sure I purge it first so I don't get burned! Thanks again. Steve
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Old 07-04-2010, 08:54 AM   #7
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Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice. I too am a bit leary of ruining a perfectly good lighter, with some minor issue that I may get used to. But, I would like it removed so I will get some pliers and see how it goes. Great advice to make sure I purge it first so I don't get burned! Thanks again. Steve
You're not ruining a perfectly good lighter, you're customizing it. Getting rid of a feature that you don't need that's a pain.
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:37 AM   #8
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They must have changed them. My blazer doesn't have any sort of safety mechanism other than the tethered cap. Pop that and light away.
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:26 AM   #9
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They must have changed them. My blazer doesn't have any sort of safety mechanism other than the tethered cap. Pop that and light away.
Mine either, but i've had it for a few years.
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:15 PM   #10
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Not sure when the change, but the current models have a roller ball that you must engage to all the lighter to ignite. It was a pain at first, but I have gotten use to it I have to admit. I am a bit concerned about trying to take it off and ruining a $40 lighter. May try someday, but I'll hold off for now. Thanks for all the replys. Steve
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Old 06-29-2010, 08:01 PM   #11
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Funny thing when I first got mine , I was not aware of any safety device , thought it was jammed and upon closer inspection discovered the safety trigger lock . I got used to it quickly and it's no bother . Great lighter that holds alot of fuel and you can even melt new pennies with it !
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Old 07-03-2010, 10:58 PM   #12
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That sounds like a real pain. I just got a Blazer CG-001 and there's no safety or anything... it works really well. Highly recommended.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:01 AM   #13
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This has been my one and only, no problems, and I love it:

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Old 07-04-2010, 09:00 AM   #14
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I took the "flap" and rotated it all the way up; it's takes a bit of force to overcome the spring mechanism. And then cut it with wire cutters. Looks great and works fine.
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I did the same with mine about 2 years ago.

Still looks and works great!

Go for it!
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Old 07-05-2010, 12:23 PM   #16
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These were originally sold as tools for soldering in tight spaces. About 10 years ago during the first cigar boom they saw another market. Unfortunately the feds jumped in and said they have to have safeties if sold to the general public.

You can still get some of the un-safety ones on certain tool websites.
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Old 07-12-2010, 09:32 AM   #17
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I took the advice offered and rotated it all the way up and it has been fully disabled. It kind of hangs there but doesn't get in the way at all. I will cut it when I can find/borrow the right kind of flush cut pliers. I may have to visit a hardware store this coming weekend. Anyway, it's much better now that I don't have to fool with the safety and I really love this lighter. I have had the freebies that come with cigar purchases and all have sucked for me. I was reluctant to spend even $40 on a lighter that I didn't have confidence in, but this lighter is fantastic and always, always works. I love it! Thanks again for all of the advice. Steve

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Old 07-13-2010, 01:52 AM   #18
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I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...
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I've been looking into a torch. One question tho, when i first started my 1st cigar the guy at the shop always said if you always start your cigar with a match stick... Any reason in particular...
As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.
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As long as you don't put the torch right up to the foot and light it, you'll be fine. I think the main reason is so you don't heat the cigar up too fast and char the filler or wrapper. I usually keep mine at about a 45 degree angle and use the heat, not the flame, to toast the foot.
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