Vintage Lighter Kit Reviews

3.9 Rating 14 Reviews

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“I would NOT suggest using a 7/8" Forster bit as AB suggested in another review. It is not a tight enough fit. I had to wrap tape around the kit to make it snug. Haven't finished it yet. But looking forward to the final product. No rating would be fair now! Gunna just give it 3.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“This is the perfect lighter. The quality is incredible for $11. The fit and finish is fantastic. The way it lights and flips the cap open in one simple movement makes it fun to use. It's solid brass and a few steel components. Other than the rubber gaskets there isn't a single plastic part. It's flat bottom means I can set the lighter down and use the flame to melt 550 cord ends without worrying i will knock it over. It's design keeps the lighter fluid from evaporating better than any lighter that uses lighter fluid that I have ever had. This is one of the best deals at woodcraft. I bought it on sale but I would easily pay full price.”

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Posted 2 months ago

JB From Eunice

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“I keep getting requests for more.”

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Posted 1 year ago

JS From Harpers Ferry

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“Absolutely love this lighter and so does everyone who sees it. Great product as always by Woodcraft.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I can't even keep one for myself - they sell so fast. I look for the coolest knots and cracks I can find and turn one that I swear I'm going to keep - and its sold (or gifted) immediately. I made a mesquite burl one that literally sold right off the lathe. I can't wait for them to go on sale again so I can stock up.”

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Posted 2 years ago

PS From SEYMOUR

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“This is a really nice lighter. Go to PennstateInd and order the 2pc Universal Game Call Bushings so you can turn the wood on your pen mandrel. it works perfectly.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“After making a couple of these and finding the best way for Me, this kit is a lot of fun. I first drill out the block with a 7/8" forstner bit and then I rough the wood down to size. The best way that I've found to finish the handle is to transfer the carved piece over to a 1" piece of birch that has been turned down to 7/8". With a smooth wrap of tape around the birch to keep the handle from slipping around, I slide the handle onto the birch for sanding and finishing. A nice piece of exotic hardwood sanded out with 5000 grit paper with a Shellawax finish makes these "less is more" lighters beautiful conversation pieces. I have mine modestly priced at $60, but I've seen other Makers selling them for as much as $100.”

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Posted 3 years ago

RS From Fostoria

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“The kit comes with no instructions on how to turn the stock, no problem. Here's how I do them, put a pice of stock in the chuck, turn the piece to desired size, (use calipers to determine this if needed) measure for length between the top and bottom of lighter, this is done with the bottom screwed in remember, then use a parting tool to cut into the piece 1/2 way through then do your sanding polishing, be sure to slightly chamfer both ends, the LAST thing I do is then use the 22mm bore bit to drill it out and it pops off right at the parting tool mark ðŸ˜‰, sand the outside brass body of lighter to give scuffing for 5 minute epoxy to adhere to and slide the sleeve onto body, wipe away any excess epoxy, done. always test fit body before mixing epoxy in case minore sandimg is needed to ensure the lighter end cap can be screwed on to a perfect fit ðŸ‘”

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Posted 3 years ago