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It can be hard to find a replacement flint for your Zippo lighter. You go from gas station to gas station, drugstore to drugstore. Places just don't seem to carry flints when you need them! Unless you live near a smoke shop you'll need to find a more resourceful alternative. I bet you never thought of using the flint from that old BIC lighter that's out of fluid! Here's how to salvage the flint from an old (or new) butane lighter for use in your Zippo.
Steps
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Gather your tools. Grab your butane lighter, Zippo and a small flathead screwdriver.
Remove one side of the wheel. Use the screwdriver to remove the wheel from the butane lighter. Keeping your hand over the top of the lighter gently pry the wheel pin out of the plastic frame.Advertisement
Remove the other side of the wheel. After you have one side of the wheel free gently pull the wheel out of the other side. The spring that holds the flint taught will launch the flint up so keep the light in your closed hand.[1]
Split the longer flints. The flint you get from the butane lighter may be a little big for your Zippo so you'll need to cut it in two. Just lay the flint down on a cutting board, take a sharp knife and set it in the middle of the flint. Start rolling forward and back, scoring the flint. When it gets a nice start, put your hand on the back of the knife and keep cutting. Your hand will help catch the pieces when the knife cuts through.[2]
Replace the flint in the Zippo. Now it's time to put the flint in the Zippo! Remove the insert from the case, use the screwdriver to remove the spring. Pop the flint in the hole and replace the spring. Tighten the screw just tight enough, but not too tight you don't want to end up stripping it.[3]
Refill and go. Refill your Zippo with fluid (if needed) and replace the insert in the case. Give it a strike and you are back in action![4]
Finished.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- You can keep the extra flint under the padding where you put the fluid!Thanks
- You may want remove the flint from the butane lighter under a sheet because the flint may go flying.Thanks
- Just place the flint in a vice and grip half with pliers and it will snap in half. Two pliers might also work as would vice gripsThanks
Warnings
- Don't overfill your ZippoThanks
- Be careful when using the knife.Thanks
- Always use caution when playing with fire.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Butane Lighter
- Small Screwdriver (Flathead)
- Zippo
- Sharp Knife
- Safety Goggles
- Lighter Fluid
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