Firebender Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Take out spring from where? Ronson is very resilient but digs into my thumb with that small push down button.. YouTube - took the springs and fuel adjuster restricting rings, and now it's effortless with big torch flames!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chunkatlarge Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Go big or go home baby. I see your Pirámide and raise you a Behike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lant63 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Just bought a 1970s dunhill, can't wait to get it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 i like all black 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targa88 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Other than appearance - what is the difference between Dupont: 1) Maxi-jet/Extend 2) Defi -extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgagnon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Upon reading the first couple of pages of this thread, I just went out and bought one of those Jobon soft/torch lighters online. Sure looks sweet... I hope it's ok! 742910026_o.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Other than appearance - what is the difference between Dupont: 1) Maxi-jet/Extend 2) Defi -extreme the defi is supposed to work in temperatures from -10° C to +45° C and is guaranteed to work up to heights of 3500. the metall parts are protected by half-elastic parts, which makes it long lasting. not that i would ever try challanging those facts i tend drop stuff from now and then so the defi work best form me. it also looks cooler imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgagnon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Wait a minute... My city is at 3000 ft and regularly gets colder than -10*C. I wonder if those stats are for reliable operation of compressed butane generally. I suppose it is rare to use a frozen lighter on a mountain hike to light a large cigar. Or not. I bet your lighter out-performs those stats anyway. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 i like all black yupp. perhaps in more ways than one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 the defi is supposed to work in temperatures from -10° C to +45° C and is guaranteed to work up to heights of 3500. the metall parts are protected by half-elastic parts, which makes it long lasting. not that i would ever try challanging those facts i tend drop stuff from now and then so the defi work best form me. it also looks cooler imo Me likey. Looks like it's got a massive fuel tanks as well (I assume that's the fuel gauge on the left side) I need a new lighter for my car as my old CoH freebe triple jet has seen better days. Might be time to go shopping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 yupp. perhaps in more ways than one? you got it gurrrrllllll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straizor Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Me likey. Looks like it's got a massive fuel tanks as well (I assume that's the fuel gauge on the left side) I need a new lighter for my car as my old CoH freebe triple jet has seen better days. Might be time to go shopping... it does. one of the main points why i bought it. so far its worth the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lant63 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 My brand new old dunhill! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogypug Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This post has definitely piqued my interest regarding the MaxiJet/X-Tend but it seems as though it's difficult to actually buy the French made X-Tend version of this lighter... Can any FoH member PM a recommended vendor that actually sells the X-Tend and not the Maxi? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 These three beauties just arrived. The PD9 in the right being my favorite of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalSituation Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I see a lot of you gents talking about the old ligne 1 from. Dupont. What makes these so desirable? I've always been under the impression that aside from zippo, other lighters eventually wear out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullMontecristo Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 here's the one im currently using until I can find my regular one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guero Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 here's the one im currently using until I can find my regular one. x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I see a lot of you gents talking about the old ligne 1 from. Dupont. What makes these so desirable? I've always been under the impression that aside from zippo, other lighters eventually wear out? They're something different and its hard to find a decent soft flame lighter these days (aside from a Bic-a la Ken) They're Extremely well made and if serviced will last for ever I just had one of mine serviced and it works and looks like new even though it was made in the 1970's In my experence, Zippos wear out just as fast as any other lighter I've got 3 or 4 older ones that no longer close properly cause the hinges have had it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalSituation Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 They're something different and its hard to find a decent soft flame lighter these days (aside from a Bic-a la Ken) They're Extremely well made and if serviced will last for ever I just had one of mine serviced and it works and looks like new even though it was made in the 1970's Thanks for the info! Not to side track too far, but why the soft flame vs torch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 There are some occations where I've found certain cigars tend to behave a little better if lit with a soft flame. This is usually true for my older cigars or newer ones with thin wrappers Plus, its harder to scortch the crap out of a cigar with a soft flame when compared to a single jet I usually like matches for lighting my CC's but thats not always practical when I'm heading out for an evening, so a soft flame lighter tends to suit me well. I still have and use jet lighters for windy days but more often or not reach for a soft flame or a match now days. Also, its kinda nice to do it the old fashioned way everyonce in a while 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 My trusty Dunhill 70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manelson05 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I enjoy my Xikar triple flame Desktop model, its adjustable, reliable and economical, cost me $85(USD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalSituation Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Been looking at the old ligne 1 and 2s, must say, those are some sexy lighters. Question for those in the know. Do you have to worry much about fakes with the older ones? I'd hate to drop the coin on a counterfeit one. Any tell tale signs it isn't authentic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Been looking at the old ligne 1 and 2s, must say, those are some sexy lighters. Question for those in the know. Do you have to worry much about fakes with the older ones? I'd hate to drop the coin on a counterfeit one. Any tell tale signs it isn't authentic? Not particularly, old aren't faked really. Also they should be between $40-$100, so avoid high priced ones as its probably a hike job, expect typical wear and tear on them from 40 years of use though although generally its minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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