Anyone know what lighter this is?

**ashauler** · 12-30-2008, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by MarkD60

I don't know what kink of lighter that is, but I was told you're not supposed to let the flame touch the cigar, just the heat from the flame will light it.
My lighters better. I have a triple jet

Wow. Mine only cost 99 cents........it only has one flame though. I feel so inadequate.

**craig** · 12-30-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Wow. Mine only cost 99 cents........it only has one flame though. I feel so inadequate.

I hate lighters. I keep thinking that a super-sized car-type lighter would be best ... or an alcohol burner (lower temp. flame).

**dauker** · 12-31-2008, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by craig

I hate lighters. I keep thinking that a super-sized car-type lighter would be best ... or an alcohol burner (lower temp. flame).

I also like this idea at first thought. I can't find anything though with a quick google search. I would think it should be electric and battery powered. For me, rechargeable via USB would be a huge plus. I could leave it charging at work, I have a usb charger in my truck for my cell phone and bluetooth devices.... So the next problem I see is how would you keep the element clean so it doesn't stink up your stick?

**craig** · 12-31-2008, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by dauker

I also like this idea at first thought. I can't find anything though with a quick google search. I would think it should be electric and battery powered. For me, rechargeable via USB would be a huge plus. I could leave it charging at work, I have a usb charger in my truck for my cell phone and bluetooth devices.... So the next problem I see is how would you keep the element clean so it doesn't stink up your stick?

The element is self-cleaning on the next use - car lighters were originally designed to light cigars, not cigarettes! The issue is that cigars sold in earlier times were mostly corona's, so the elements are narrow.

Old car lighters even had built-in cutters: http://www.cascoglobal.com/classic-l...hters/history/

But, found one: http://cigarlighter.com

Doh!

Although the site is old, the toll-free number still works. The person answering didn't know the exact dimensions, but they're going to pull one out of the box and e-mail me