BilltheCat
Banned
I even use a zippo and have had not bad taste experiences. I just let the zippo burn a few seconds and it is fine. Butane is fine but I have had a 100 of them and they all seem to die on me.
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BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE
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Custom Cigar-Band Lighters
- Thread starter architeuthis
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architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
Just a brief update. Somebody liked the Diamond Crown Maximus lighter I did; I'll have several of those available in about two weeks. Also three or four Opus X lighters. Because I only have a few of these bands, the lighters will be cedar lined. They'll go to whomever requests them first.
Thanks.
Thanks.
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
Here's two pictures of the first Ronson that I did. I'm currently building two more for BOTL members, and will post pictures of them when completed. Again, the cost is the same as always: If you want one send me the bands, and it's yours free...
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
The 5 Vegas Ronson took three only. The one with a variety of CC bands (still under construction - no pictures) will take about 12 to 14 bands. A standard size Zippo has about 10% more surface area to cover. A lot of it depends on the bands and the amount of wastage to get the best features of the bands centered. A Ronson takes 4 Opux X and 4 Gurkha bands, but probably 20 Cuban Montecristo bands. Anyway, that's more than you want to know about it I'm sure... <G>
Let me know...
How many cigars for doing a ronson? Or do I have to pay the price of the ronson about $5 and then send you whatever cigars I feel are worth it for the band job and maybe even throw in some cigar bands for the heck of it?
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
The only thing that's absolutely required is patience... <G> I have a few orders outstanding right now, and I couldn't get one done in less than two weeks time. This is just a hobby for me not a job, and I won't rush through it to meet a time schedule.
Anyone wanting one or more of these can simply ask me; if I have bands that they like I can make and ship them; if I don't that person would need to send me the bands. I'm still of a mind to treat these purely as gifts, without any price on them. It's relaxing and it's neat to get people's reaction upon getting some in the mail, as the pictures don't really do them justice.
Thanks.
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
Here's a few pics of my latest; a Zippo. This is definitely the best piece I've done yet. A pain to get everything lined up, but I think it looks good...
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
The seams where the lighter opens are extremely difficult, and this one just fell perfectly into place. I was happy with it.
jmatkins
BoM January 08
I do love the pics of them.