Tobacco

I have just recently bought a Vintage Prince Lighter that has a Korean or Chinese Lighter and am wondering were to put the flints in at. Any help would be greatly advised.

Assuming this lighter is a zippo type. Flip open the top, grab the shield around the wick with one hand and the body with the other hand and pull it out. Look on the bottom of the "guts", there should be a screw, unscrew this and you'll find a very long spring is attached to it, put the flint in that hole and put the screw and spring back in and you're done.

2008-11-22 16:00:29 by Joseph F

i want to start collecting zippo lighters and i dont want to spend a whole lot on starting my collection. i know ebay is a good start but do you have any other suggestions? also i need some display cases for them..... the kind that hang on the wall. i want them to be able to hold the lighter an the cases at the same time if thats possible. thanks!

www.zippo.com

2006-07-05 21:17:24 by hizzaah

I have pictures. They are all table lighters.Some are art deco, brass, plexiglass, etc.

Go to Ebay

2006-06-13 16:07:27 by Mousie101

I am looking to buy a vintage pipe. I'm curious about the differences between different shapes and angles of the stem. Is there any comfort difference? For instance, would a bent pipe be easier to grip between your teeth than a straight pipe of the same weight? How can I determine what shape I want without having the opportunity to try them all?

Second question: I want to buy a lighter for pipe and cigar smoking. Is butane the best, and are lighters better than using matches? What about brands? I'm looking to spend around $50 or so.

To me it does not matter if I am smoking a bent pipe or a straight pipe, they don't cause any discomfort to me. If you want to find out about all the different shapes check out this link. http://www.aspipes.org/shapes/shapes.html

That will give shape names and descriptions.

For lighting a pipe, I use a zippo and I use a butane pipe lighter. The key to a zippo is to let the flame burn for a couple seconds before applying to the tobacco. My butane pipe lighter is a lotus. They have other brands out there, colibri.

2008-01-23 20:10:09 by jtabbsvt

i have an old silver music box / cigarette box/ lighter combo .
music box part plays ol' my ma ma .
cigarette box part is lined with some type of wood.
the lighter is on the side ,it is a zippo type lighter but looks like the vintage type zippo. it also works .
was told it might be military issued .
on the music box windup it says[ reuge ste-croix]on one side .
on the other side it says [swiss made]
any ifo on how to find out about this item online without having to go to a antique dealer would be greatly appreciated.
thanks scott
i can email a picture if needed

Vintage cigarette boxes and paraphernalia is very collectible. If it is military issue that makes it collectible by more than one type of collector and adds to the value. Value can easily be several hundred dollars if you have a good piece. It would really be worth your time to take it to a dealer for an insurance appraisal. Just a word of caution, if your not sure of the dealers reputation, don't offer to sell it to them. Unfortunately there are dealers out there that will offer less than the item is worth to turn a buck. If you are looking to sell get a second opinion.

2008-04-04 19:53:23 by sctt29742

The interior wall studs on my vintage home are only 2/12" thick. Does it matter what thickness drywall I use? I am leaning towards 1/2" as I am doing the work myself and that will be lighter for me to handle. Or do I have to use the 5/8"?

Thanks

1/2 in is standard for residential walls, unless you need fire rating

2008-04-22 16:18:00 by CO