The tube has an interior spring and exterior cap-screw that retains the flint in constant contact with the exterior flint-wheel. Spinning this rough-surfaced wheel against flint leads to a spark that ignites the fluid in the wick. The cases of Zippo lighters are usually made of brass and are rectangular with a hinged high. On […]
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The tube has an inside spring and exterior cap-screw that keeps the flint in constant contact with the outside flint-wheel. Spinning this rough-surfaced wheel towards flint results in a spark that ignites the fluid in the wick. The cases of Zippo lighters are usually made of brass and are rectangular with a hinged top. On […]