Finally got one

Jasonw560 · 09-27-2011, 12:30 PM

I got an amazon gift card for my birthday. So, I bought a black crackle Zippo and a Thunderbird soft flame insert. Both have shipped. Just need to get the butane. I'm giddy as a kid on Christmas Eve.

09-27-2011, 12:37 PM

you'll like it! here is mine

I went the torch route, but the soft flame is great too.

Ogre · 09-27-2011, 12:49 PM

I love my Zippo!!!!!

Jasonw560 · 09-27-2011, 12:50 PM

Just ran out to the mail, and the lighter was there. Glad I picked up some Zippo fuel this morning. Just waitng on the insert.

Beautiful lighter. I thought about the torch, but I'll have to get another Zippo if I go that route. And if I take pipes up again....

irratebass · 09-27-2011, 01:11 PM

nice grab

aaron72 · 09-27-2011, 07:07 PM

My Thunderbird soft flame came pre-filled.

09-28-2011, 04:02 AM

This lighter is really clean looking! Good Buy!

emopunker2004 · 09-28-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Just ran out to the mail, and the lighter was there. Glad I picked up some Zippo fuel this morning. Just waitng on the insert.

Beautiful lighter. I thought about the torch, but I'll have to get another Zippo if I go that route. And if I take pipes up again....

i have the soft flame insert in my zippo. you'll like it

Stevez · 09-28-2011, 06:45 AM

Hey guys, I don't have much luck with torch lighters at all and am really interested in getting this lighter. Any recommendations on sources and prices? Thanks. Steve

Jasonw560 · 09-29-2011, 11:25 AM

Steve, I got mine at amazon.com, with free shipping on the lighter. Lighter was $12. Here's the lighter. The insert hasn't cleared San Antonio yet, or the USPS tracker is slow.

falconman515 · 09-30-2011, 01:26 AM

Nice Pick Up

Jasonw560 · 10-01-2011, 07:35 AM

Insert came in the mail yesterday. Put it in the lighter, opened it to try it out, and struck the flint wheel. A little blue flame sputtered to life, then went out.

Guess I got a dud. Sending it back Tuesday (first day I'm off and can make it into town).

emopunker2004 · 10-01-2011, 08:49 AM

did u fill it up with butane? adjust the flame on the bottom of the insert. might be set too low.

Jasonw560 · 10-01-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

did u fill it up with butane? adjust the flame on the bottom of the insert. might be set too low.

Filled it (with Zippo butane, can't afford the bazillion times refined stuff) and set the light to max. I'm going to purge it and try again before I send it back.

BlkDrew · 10-22-2011, 12:45 AM

i know sometimes if my torch is too high it will not light, so putting it on MAX, may not be the best bet. adjust it a couple of times.

Jasonw560 · 10-22-2011, 01:26 PM

Haven't gotten around to refilling it. Been crazy at home. Once I get it going, I'll let you know.

10-22-2011, 02:25 PM

Very nice buy.

falconman515 · 10-23-2011, 02:19 AM

Where do you get the soft flame inserts at?

I like more Ronsons but I would like to maybe give one of these soft flames a go.....

Are thse soft flame inserts that go in the Zippos the same as the Xikar EX lighter?

http://xikar.com/products/lighters/ex/

10-23-2011, 08:35 AM

Nice buy!

Jasonw560 · 10-23-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconman515

Where do you get the soft flame inserts at?

I like more Ronsons but I would like to maybe give one of these soft flames a go.....

Are thse soft flame inserts that go in the Zippos the same as the Xikar EX lighter?

http://xikar.com/products/lighters/ex/

Nope. Vector Thunderbird inserts. Google that. They're everywhere. They fit Zippos perfectly.

http://www.vectorkgm.com They have their own lighters, even.

09-27-2011, 12:30 PM	#1
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Finally got one I got an amazon gift card for my birthday. So, I bought a black crackle Zippo and a Thunderbird soft flame insert. Both have shipped. Just need to get the butane. I'm giddy as a kid on Christmas Eve. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

09-27-2011, 12:37 PM	#2
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finally got one you'll like it! here is mine I went the torch route, but the soft flame is great too.

09-27-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Finally got one I love my Zippo!!!!! __________________

09-27-2011, 12:50 PM	#4
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Finally got one Just ran out to the mail, and the lighter was there. Glad I picked up some Zippo fuel this morning. Just waitng on the insert. Beautiful lighter. I thought about the torch, but I'll have to get another Zippo if I go that route. And if I take pipes up again.... __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

09-27-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Finally got one nice grab __________________

09-27-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
aaron72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 176 Trading: (4)	Re: Finally got one My Thunderbird soft flame came pre-filled.

09-28-2011, 04:02 AM	#7
charleswelchjr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finally got one This lighter is really clean looking! Good Buy!

09-28-2011, 06:45 AM	#9
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Finally got one Hey guys, I don't have much luck with torch lighters at all and am really interested in getting this lighter. Any recommendations on sources and prices? Thanks. Steve

09-30-2011, 01:26 AM	#11
falconman515 Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 660 Trading: (35)	Re: Finally got one Nice Pick Up

10-01-2011, 07:35 AM	#12
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Finally got one Insert came in the mail yesterday. Put it in the lighter, opened it to try it out, and struck the flint wheel. A little blue flame sputtered to life, then went out. Guess I got a dud. Sending it back Tuesday (first day I'm off and can make it into town). __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

10-01-2011, 08:49 AM	#13
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Finally got one did u fill it up with butane? adjust the flame on the bottom of the insert. might be set too low. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

10-22-2011, 12:45 AM	#15
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Finally got one i know sometimes if my torch is too high it will not light, so putting it on MAX, may not be the best bet. adjust it a couple of times.

10-22-2011, 01:26 PM	#16
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Finally got one Haven't gotten around to refilling it. Been crazy at home. Once I get it going, I'll let you know. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

10-22-2011, 02:25 PM	#17
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finally got one Very nice buy.

10-23-2011, 02:19 AM	#18
falconman515 Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 660 Trading: (35)	Re: Finally got one Where do you get the soft flame inserts at? I like more Ronsons but I would like to maybe give one of these soft flames a go..... Are thse soft flame inserts that go in the Zippos the same as the Xikar EX lighter? http://xikar.com/products/lighters/ex/

10-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#19
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Finally got one Nice buy!