I found a problem with Stinky!

[AllOGistics]

Ok, so it's not serious. Do you remember catching leaves on fire with magnifying glasses as a kid?

I sat down today to smoke a cigar. I set out the ashtray and went inside to grab some stuff. Well, I happened to put it in the perfect spot to reflect the light in a single beam back into the bowl. The beam focused on an old cigar nub. I came back outside and smelled smoke. I thought it was strange, but couldn't find a source. The next thing I know there is smoke pouring out of the Stinky. Apparently, it caught fire faster than John's beard. :r I quickly moved the bowl out of the sun and swirled the bowl just a little to move the smoldering cigar into some ashes. It was pretty funny. The only fix I can think of is to make sure the bowl stays more full in the future. :tu

Has anyone else had this happen?

[WildBlueSooner]

Ok, so it's not serious. Do you remember catching leaves on fire with magnifying glasses as a kid?

I sat down today to smoke a cigar. I set out the ashtray and went inside to grab some stuff. Well, I happened to put it in the perfect spot to reflect the light in a single beam back into the bowl. The beam focused on an old cigar nub. I came back outside and smelled smoke. I thought it was strange, but couldn't find a source. The next thing I know there is smoke pouring out of the Stinky. Apparently, it caught fire faster than John's beard. :r I quickly moved the bowl out of the sun and swirled the bowl just a little to move the smoldering cigar into some ashes. It was pretty funny. The only fix I can think of is to make sure the bowl stays more full in the future. :tu

Has anyone else had this happen?

Haha sounds like the stinky was pissed that you were done smoking :r

[rack04]

Ok, so it's not serious. Do you remember catching leaves on fire with magnifying glasses as a kid?

I sat down today to smoke a cigar. I set out the ashtray and went inside to grab some stuff. Well, I happened to put it in the perfect spot to reflect the light in a single beam back into the bowl. The beam focused on an old cigar nub. I came back outside and smelled smoke. I thought it was strange, but couldn't find a source. The next thing I know there is smoke pouring out of the Stinky. Apparently, it caught fire faster than John's beard. :r I quickly moved the bowl out of the sun and swirled the bowl just a little to move the smoldering cigar into some ashes. It was pretty funny. The only fix I can think of is to make sure the bowl stays more full in the future. :tu

Has anyone else had this happen?

Yes. I've heard of this happening before.

[MedicCook]

Haha sounds like the stinky was pissed that you were done smoking :r

:tpd:

The cigar gods are trying to tell you something.

[AllOGistics]

Well, there seems to be only one way to appease the cigar gods. Got to do what you've got to do!

[cle_smoker]

Maybe it was angry and wanted a sacrifice. :D

[ucla695]

Wow, I would have never thought of that, but it makes sense. Be sure to make an appropriate sacrifice to appease the cigar gods.

[Skywalker]

An ashtray that lights your cigars for you???

I'm sold!!! :tu

[Boss Hogg]

An ashtray that lights your cigars for you???

I'm sold!!! :tu

You know I have been considering getting this ashtray... I think I'm sold now :ss

[WildBlueSooner]

Good excuse for my wife...its gonna burn the porch down if I dont got out there and take control of the situation!

[AllOGistics]

An ashtray that lights your cigars for you???

I'm sold!!! :tu

:r That's one way of looking at it. Either way it's a great ashtray.

[lightning9191]

That's pretty funny!:r

[SmokeyJoe]

an ashtray that lights your cigars for you???

I'm sold!!! :tu

brilliant!!! :D

[Waynegro1]

That is just crazy, I've never heard of this happening. I can't help but want to give this a shot with my old Stinky. Thanks for the cool or should I say, Hot :fl Stinky story.:tu

[AllOGistics]

If you set it up right, I found out it doesn't take long for it to light it, maybe 30 seconds. After I put out the accidental light, I experimented with placement for a while. I'm pretty easy to amuse I suppose.

[marge796]

Never underestimate the power of Stinky!!



:D

[ThreeSheets]

I remember seeing an "emergency" cigarette lighter when I was a kid. It was a small shiney concave dish with a holder for the cig. When you held it in the sun it lit it up just like you are describing.

Like this: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/455399/amazing_solar_powered_cigarette_lighter_harness_th e_power_of_t/

[lightning9191]

Maybe the Stinky is based on the Archimedes Death ray?:hm

[ca21455]

This happened to me with a Trinidad Chruchill. I set it on the holder unlit and went inside. When I came out the Stinky had burned a hole the the middle of the cigar. I cut it in half and smoked the lit half and then smoked the end. All in all did not turn out too bad but I never leave the Stinky in the sun now.

[tooomanycolors]

very nice

[Stinky]

Oh... you must have the "SELF CLEANING" model!!!

This ain't the first time I've heard of this... I can't wait to experience this myself. Just set it where the sun will hit it and the curvature of the bowl will do the rest...

Nice story... send photos!

Stinky

PS That Group Buy thread is still active... because my webmaster is asleep at the wheel. Glad to hear from you guys! :ss

[TOB9595]

Hi Stinky :)

I used the group buy to get my four stirrup table model.
It's now the ONLY ashtray I use.

Other, quite nice, CAO...Nat S....Cohiba...
They just gather dust.

Now a prelight model too!!!

Great
Tom