Cigar Band Lighters- I never knew!

[Dukeuni]

I was just reading "The Smoking Stogie- Cigar Reviews" at http://www.smokingstogie.com/ and read about custom made cigar band lighters. Looks like you can put your bands on Zippos and Ronson's. http://squidslighters.wordpress.com/

Sounds like they hold-up pretty well. While I would never use a Zippo to light my cigars, the Ronson looks like a neat idea. I also think the Opus X light looks great.

Just thought I would pass this around to other BOTL who might find it interesting, and also a project to try ourselves!

MODS- I am not sure if this is supposed to be in the retailer section or not, since the Cigar Band Lighter site is a retailer. If so, please move it to the correct forum. Thanks!

Pictures linked from page:
http://squidslighters.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/001_zippo_1926_padron_001.jpg

http://squidslighters.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/001_zippo_cao_sopranos_011.jpg

http://squidslighters.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/001_zippo_opus_x_031.jpg

[BlackDog]

That's really cool.

[kenstogie]

THose are really cool. How do they do that?

[Darrell]

TBH, the CAO one is the only one I do not find totally fugly.

[TripleF]

Very cool!! I likey!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Sweet! :tu

[elderboy02]

That is cool!

[bvilchez]

TBH, the CAO one is the only one I do not find totally fugly.

:tpd: The others have to much going on especially the Opus

[sikk50]

The Padron one looks amazing!

[aich75013]

Some of the ones on the site look pretty good. I liked a few of the Ronson's.
Yes, on some of the others, there is too much giong on.

[kelmac07]

Cool!! :tu

[Cord]

Sweet I want one too.

[DoctorBJ]

Remember there's that jet flame insert made by Z-plus that you can swap in for like 10 bucks. I've got one in a zippo I love.

[Doctorossi]

Remember there's that jet flame insert made by Z-plus that you can swap in for like 10 bucks. I've got one in a zippo I love.

+1. Works like a dream.

[marge796]

Awesome thanks for posting.


:tu


Chris.....

[captain53]

I am a Ronson Guy and this is neat. Thanks for the post!:tu

[WyGuy]

Some of those look pretty good...others not so much.

[dentonparrots]

I always thought it would be cool to be able to buy a gold ring in the shape of your fave cigar band..although some would be like knuckle dusters!

[Darrell]

Remember there's that jet flame insert made by Z-plus that you can swap in for like 10 bucks. I've got one in a zippo I love.

Get them while you can, Blazer discontinued them.

[dentonparrots]

I wonder how they manage to emboss them quite so well to immitate the real bands..they certainly look embossed from the pics

[poker]

Looks like they just apply the bands to the lighter and then cover it with a type of clear polymer resin/epoxy/lacquer
(The CAO one looks like it's just paint. Notice the flaked paint on the hinge.)

[sodomanaz]

Get them while you can, Blazer discontinued them.

You pushed me over the edge on finally getting me a couple. I miss using my Zippos!

[DoctorBJ]

I was just thinking the same thing. I might have to order a few.

[theonlybear4CORT]

you can get in touch with him on twitter http://www.twitter.com/Mr_Squiddy

[architeuthis]

For any questions you guys may have, send me email at architeuthis@inbox.com and I'll be happy to answer them...

And cheapest prices for the blazer insert i've found are here: http://www.lightersandpapers.com/blazer-z-plus-torch-flame-insert-for-zippo-case-lighters.html

I think Zippo is building their own torch insert in the near future also...

Thanks,
Squid

[skullnrose]

I've been toying with this idea for a while now. It's nice to see the work you've done. For myself I'd like to see a more simple design maybe a custom painted ronson with a single band or 2-3 bands cut to look like a single band. Good luck with your project.

[Skywalker]

I've been toying with this idea for a while now. It's nice to see the work you've done. For myself I'd like to see a more simple design maybe a custom painted ronson with a single band or 2-3 bands cut to look like a single band. Good luck with your project.

That has me thinking of doing my own!!!

Great Thread, BTW!!!

[poriggity]

Thats SQUIDDY! He rocks. I am sending him some Cuba Aliados Miami bands to make me up a Ronson. I will send him this thread, he may come in to respond.
Scott
EDIT: see what happens when I don't read the whole thread? Squiddy is already here.

[Brooks W]

Yep, love mine, he does great work :)

~brooks

[Cigary]

Very very cool. I am going to try this out on my Ronson.