Thank you so much for taking the time to record and show us how to repair these! A true gift to anyone who has inherited one of these lighters from their grandparents or great grandparents.
Thank you for this! Found a old Touch Tip, and was able to fix it because of your video. The tube was caked up, and once that was cleared, we had FIRE!
Thank you so much. I got this exact lighter given to me and was worried about being able to get it working. Your video helped me disassemble it and know that I can clean out the flint chamber and since I was able to do that, it is now lighting and looking great. Thank you again!!
I recently found this lighter at a little antique store and it made a spark but wouldn't fully light. i was so excited that it seemed to work that i impulsively bought it, not really knowing anything besides 1. it's a lighter and 2. it looked SO COOL. thank you so much for making this video! it may be a little niche but it really helped me refurbish my new favorite lighter. again, my biggest thanks!
Excellent video thank you unfortunately I did the 3/32 drill bit trying to be really careful but I had the bent tube Finally got it out but I screwed the lighter right up live and learn
Greetings, and thanks for the excellent instructional video. I received as a gift a Ronson 'Waldorf' model lighter, quite similar to the model you repair in this video. Where might I find a replacement flint wheel, and flints for that matter, for the Ronson? Thanks in advance for your help.
For the wheel, you can find parts kits and donor lighters on Ebay. I have links to purchase many supplies from Amazon and Ebay on this page of my site: dependableflame.com/helpful-lighter-related-links The Dunhill blue really seem to be the best flint!✌️
Thank you! I found TWO of these in separate thrift shops today, one for 4 dollars the other for 10! I got one back in perfect working order thanks to this video, and I love it! The other is sadly missing the little metal slip that goes between the striker wheel and the gear teeth, so it won't strike properly. Any idea what that's called and where I can get a replacement?
@@DependableFlame It's been a few months, and I have since found that out, fabricated a new one out of a slip of spring steel, and I now have 2 fully working, beautifully restored silver plated Ronson Crown table lighters! :)
I followed along the entire time, pausing now and then. I did exactly what the instructions were, and I must have drilled slightly askew and now I think I ruined this beautiful lighter I just bought. The tip about the curved flint and being sure you drilled correctly would have been helpful BEFORE drilling. Can this be fixed? This would be my third Ronson that I got working, but instead I think I've destroyed it. Anything I can do?
@@daemanbrown774 I figured; thanks. Who has time to watch every video in its entirety first before going along with it? Such a shame because these are such cool lighters.
Hi, hoping you can help. I have an Erhard & Söhne Art Deco Brass Table Lighter that is not working currently. I would like to get it going, but not sure If it needs a new wick or flint. I have no idea. If you have one, can you make a video? Thank you.
Yes but you don't really need them for the lighter to function properly. Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/MPgu1cHmOIA/w-d-xo.html And see is it helps.✌️
I took my Ronson crown lighter to a jewelry shop and asked for help loosening the screws. When I received it back, it was in pieces and one key component was seriously damaged. It’s the top part that you push down that has a circular hole. May I send you a photo and see if you can tell me if this part is replaceable or maybe I can soder it together?
Hello! My lighter is missinG tHe top part of the flint spring, do i repleace it with a new one or can i use something else? i dont know where i could buy it.
So, I have a question that I'm hoping you can help with. I've recently come across a Ronson lighter that's quite similar to this one, except with a wooden frame. I think it might be a table lighter or some variant of the adonis. The thing is, both the one I bought and another one they had at the same pawn shop (which I think might be the non-butane version of the same model) are lacking the flint spring mechanism and instead have the flint hole blocked off with a bit of flint seemingly just loosely inserted on top of whatever's blocking it and kept down by the flint wheel. I was wondering if you knew if this was intentional, if both lighters just happen to have some stuck flint in there, or if it's some kind of purposeful modification? And, would I be able to clear out the hole and use the flint spring mechanism from a Ronson Queen Anne I also bought, as they seem to be mostly using the same parts?
The old flint has degraded and blocked the tube itself. This happens in 99% of old lighters that are left Idle with flint in the tube for any substantial amount of time. This particular video will show you how to disassemble the mechanism to clear the tube and how to put it back together. Queen Anne spring should work in your lighter.✌️
@@DependableFlame Hey, thanks for the quick answer! I thought it might just be a blockage, but I wanted to be sure before trying to clear it. I guess I lucked out on finding a Queen Anne that didn't have the same issues. 😅
I just found one at an antique shop but it doesn't have a flint, spring, and the small screw holding those in any idea where I would get the spring and screw i already have flint
In my experience, about three quarters of the time you'll have to get a screwdriver on both sides of the lighter to get the fulcrum screw loose, otherwise it'll just spin. It takes a little patience but it is not that difficult to accomplish. Sometimes holding the other side with a finger or nail will be sufficient. Getting the screwdriver on both sides of the fulcrum screw is also easier on a table model like the Crown because it has a solid base to sit on and will not easily tip over. Hold the screwdriver in your palms and use a finger or two for support if you have trouble holding the drivers in the screw slots. I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.✌️
My son bought a lighter second hand. It is a Ronson table lighter with a Wedgewood case. He has cleaned it and taken out the old flint. It seems like the flint may be the wrong size? The striker wheel is clean and doesn't look worn but it doesn't spark. Any ideas?
It could be several things, the least likely being wrong size flint. Regular Zippo, Ronson or most other common flint will work. It could be the mechanism has been reassembled incorrectly. Possible that the clutch spring has failed. Might even still have degraded flint partially blocking the flint tube. Can you see the flint making contact with the wheel?✌️
It's not actually attached, just riding alongside it on the plane of the fulcrum. The fulcrum screw holds it in place, along with the gears and the rest of the mechanism. On Ronsons, the flat part of the clutch spring will be on top and the cutout to the back. If you have everything in proper place and it still won't strike, likely the clutch spring is worn out or bent out of shape.✌️
I have a vintage Princess House Lead Crystal Highlights Glass Cigarette Table Lighter. I not sure where I can find a flint kit for this lighter so that I can get it in working order? Any advice to share?
I’ve got an omscolite from the fifties I believe...got a new flint in it thanks to your video, but I think there’s a problem with the wick...she still won’t light.
Help! I was following along with this video and everything was going great, until I went to put the snuffer Mechanism back on. One of the gears feel apart. What can I do?!?
I would love to get some help on figuring out how to get my lighter to work! I’m not sure what kind it is but it is placed inside a 1960’s rouge table top lighter music box piece. The music box part works but I would love to get the lighter working as well! It has the word blitz on the top of it but other than that I cannot find a video on how to clean and refurbish it:/
It's a good question and I have written this article discussing the answer: dependableflame.com/which-brand-of-fuel-should-i-use-in-my-vintage-petrol-lighter-zippo-or-ronsonol ✌️
I took the top piece apart and cleaned it now I don’t know how to put it back together when you were putting yours back together it was out of the screen. Can you tell me how to put it back together please pretty please.
My understanding is that most of these old lighters were produced using bastard threads, so pulling the screw out of another Crown would be your best bet.✌️
Hi there! Bought a couple Ramson lighters last week and i just cant find out how to fix it, seems like it just wont fix the stone circle spinning too far from the flint, like its not even making contact, is there somewhere i can buy new parts for a lighter like this?
Hi I have a ronson old lighter , good condition, with a non worn wheel ,The wheel is in the correct way, & no obstruction of an old flint before inserting the new flint-completely clear ,so when I press to get a spark -, there is no contact with the wheel to the flint ? , hope you can help please , Many thanks
If the flint is not making contact with the file wheel then something is obstructing the tube, most likely the old flint or remnants thereof. What makes your say there is no obstruction?✌️
Ronson cadet lighter. Hi thank you for your time, The flint tube is clear because a pipe cleaner went straight through, So no old flint blockage,.actually the (side) of flint wheel looks a bit worn ,maybe requires new wheel,I tried bending the clutch spring slightly to no avail
@@DependableFlame Ronson cadet lighter. Hi thank you for your time, The flint tube is clear because a pipe cleaner went straight through, So no old flint blockage,.actually the (side) of flint wheel looks a bit worn ,maybe requires new wheel,I tried bending the clutch spring slightly to no avail
@@DependableFlame Continued-,tried bending spring clutch slightly to no avail, wheel still not turning,flint wheel is definitely in the correct way round, I n scotland
@@niceyshoes, a pipe cleaner is not the same diameter as a flint. In my opinion, you probably still have some degraded flint clinging to the inside walls of the tube. This will be enough to keep your new flint from sliding all the way up to the wheel.✌️
How do you get those tiny screws to loosen? I’ve tried and tried to get those unscrewed and they won’t open. Do you use loctite or naval jelly or wd-40 or something?
While drilling out the old flint in my lighter and accidentally ground out part of the part that sticks up at the top where the flint goes. Can I fix this, and will it still work properly? I kicked myself when I saw what happened.
Chances are the flint will fall out of position with the neck of the tube damaged like that. You can put the mechanism back together and try it out but the flint will likely jam as it falls out of position. I have actually seen the flint cause this damage all by itself when it expanded inside the tube in the first place.✌️
9:30 I cannot for the life of me get the wheel to strike the flint. Once reassembled (and I think it’s right but in the video I can’t make out if it actually is or not, because at this exact moment we’re out of screen) it will move the strike wheel but not rotate after clicking. Even this you would assume would produce enough movement to create a spark, but the moment that flint touches the wheel, the wheel seizes to move. A diagram would be fantastic to check that all components are correctly placed, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hello DF, Quick question. I have a very similar lighter, i had a few Ronson Red flints, but they don't appear to fit properly, what size or style flint should be used for this style of lighter? thank you
The Ronson flints should work fine in that lighter. If they don’t, I think it’s likely the flint tube is still clogged by some of the old flint debris.✌️
Thank you so much for taking the time to record and show us how to repair these! A true gift to anyone who has inherited one of these lighters from their grandparents or great grandparents.
So grateful. I miss my childhood, these lighters were my grand parents and I miss my parents and grandparents...and our home.
Thank you for this! Found a old Touch Tip, and was able to fix it because of your video. The tube was caked up, and once that was cleared, we had FIRE!
Thank you so much. I got this exact lighter given to me and was worried about being able to get it working. Your video helped me disassemble it and know that I can clean out the flint chamber and since I was able to do that, it is now lighting and looking great. Thank you again!!
Glad to help!✌️
I recently found this lighter at a little antique store and it made a spark but wouldn't fully light. i was so excited that it seemed to work that i impulsively bought it, not really knowing anything besides 1. it's a lighter and 2. it looked SO COOL. thank you so much for making this video! it may be a little niche but it really helped me refurbish my new favorite lighter. again, my biggest thanks!
You bet David, I'm glad to be of help.✌️
Excellent video thank you unfortunately I did the 3/32 drill bit trying to be really careful but I had the bent tube Finally got it out but I screwed the lighter right up live and learn
Awesome....mom and dad gave me a silver Ronson table lighter.... very instructive....Thanks
Thanks a bunch im trying to get mine going!
Big help!
what size flint does this take
tia
This is awesome you’ve done this. Thank you! Ever had one that when you go to flick it, the flame lid doesn’t open all the way?
All the time! Send some photos of you like:
dependableflame.com/contact-us
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thank you for this video!
That’s a cool looking lighter
thank you for the video i had the exact problem and that fixed it! 👍
Greetings, and thanks for the excellent instructional video. I received as a gift a Ronson 'Waldorf' model lighter, quite similar to the model you repair in this video. Where might I find a replacement flint wheel, and flints for that matter, for the Ronson? Thanks in advance for your help.
For the wheel, you can find parts kits and donor lighters on Ebay. I have links to purchase many supplies from Amazon and Ebay on this page of my site:
dependableflame.com/helpful-lighter-related-links
The Dunhill blue really seem to be the best flint!✌️
Thank you! I found TWO of these in separate thrift shops today, one for 4 dollars the other for 10! I got one back in perfect working order thanks to this video, and I love it! The other is sadly missing the little metal slip that goes between the striker wheel and the gear teeth, so it won't strike properly. Any idea what that's called and where I can get a replacement?
Sounds like you're looking for the clutch spring.✌️
@@DependableFlame It's been a few months, and I have since found that out, fabricated a new one out of a slip of spring steel, and I now have 2 fully working, beautifully restored silver plated Ronson Crown table lighters! :)
I have a Queen Anne, very similar. Will this entire procedure be the same for my model of Ronson? She Needs a new flint. Thanks for the great video.
Yes, the same procedure. Have you tested with the spring to determine if the tube is blocked?✌️
@@DependableFlame yes. Blocked
I followed along the entire time, pausing now and then. I did exactly what the instructions were, and I must have drilled slightly askew and now I think I ruined this beautiful lighter I just bought. The tip about the curved flint and being sure you drilled correctly would have been helpful BEFORE drilling. Can this be fixed? This would be my third Ronson that I got working, but instead I think I've destroyed it. Anything I can do?
I did the same thing later is toast
@@daemanbrown774 I figured; thanks. Who has time to watch every video in its entirety first before going along with it? Such a shame because these are such cool lighters.
Really good video. What about the wick?
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Hi, I have a similar genie lamp table lighter. If the screw on the bottom is broken, is the lighter unrepairable? Your videos are very helpful!
What do you mean by broken? Is the slot stripped out? If so, you might be able to drill it out.✌️
Hi, hoping you can help. I have an Erhard & Söhne Art Deco Brass Table Lighter that is not working currently. I would like to get it going, but not sure If it needs a new wick or flint. I have no idea. If you have one, can you make a video? Thank you.
Not familiar with that lighter. Can you send photos?
dependableflame.com/contact-us
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I have this type of lighter and the rubber seal for where the fluid goes in is gone. Can a replacement be purchased or made?
Yes but you don't really need them for the lighter to function properly. Watch this video:
th-cam.com/video/MPgu1cHmOIA/w-d-xo.html
And see is it helps.✌️
I took my Ronson crown lighter to a jewelry shop and asked for help loosening the screws. When I received it back, it was in pieces and one key component was seriously damaged. It’s the top part that you push down that has a circular hole. May I send you a photo and see if you can tell me if this part is replaceable or maybe I can soder it together?
It’s the snuffing mechanism. I need to replace that.
Clever!
Hello! My lighter is missinG tHe top part of the flint spring, do i repleace it with a new one or can i use something else? i dont know where i could buy it.
So, I have a question that I'm hoping you can help with. I've recently come across a Ronson lighter that's quite similar to this one, except with a wooden frame. I think it might be a table lighter or some variant of the adonis. The thing is, both the one I bought and another one they had at the same pawn shop (which I think might be the non-butane version of the same model) are lacking the flint spring mechanism and instead have the flint hole blocked off with a bit of flint seemingly just loosely inserted on top of whatever's blocking it and kept down by the flint wheel. I was wondering if you knew if this was intentional, if both lighters just happen to have some stuck flint in there, or if it's some kind of purposeful modification? And, would I be able to clear out the hole and use the flint spring mechanism from a Ronson Queen Anne I also bought, as they seem to be mostly using the same parts?
The old flint has degraded and blocked the tube itself. This happens in 99% of old lighters that are left Idle with flint in the tube for any substantial amount of time. This particular video will show you how to disassemble the mechanism to clear the tube and how to put it back together. Queen Anne spring should work in your lighter.✌️
@@DependableFlame Hey, thanks for the quick answer! I thought it might just be a blockage, but I wanted to be sure before trying to clear it. I guess I lucked out on finding a Queen Anne that didn't have the same issues. 😅
I just found one at an antique shop but it doesn't have a flint, spring, and the small screw holding those in any idea where I would get the spring and screw i already have flint
Let me take a look around and see what I have. Send me your address:
dependableflame.com/contact-us
I think I have one I can send you.✌️
My fulcrum screws seem to turn simultaneously when I try to take one off. I use 2 screwdrivers to take it of but only turns.Any ideas?
In my experience, about three quarters of the time you'll have to get a screwdriver on both sides of the lighter to get the fulcrum screw loose, otherwise it'll just spin. It takes a little patience but it is not that difficult to accomplish. Sometimes holding the other side with a finger or nail will be sufficient.
Getting the screwdriver on both sides of the fulcrum screw is also easier on a table model like the Crown because it has a solid base to sit on and will not easily tip over. Hold the screwdriver in your palms and use a finger or two for support if you have trouble holding the drivers in the screw slots. I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.✌️
My son bought a lighter second hand. It is a Ronson table lighter with a Wedgewood case. He has cleaned it and taken out the old flint. It seems like the flint may be the wrong size? The striker wheel is clean and doesn't look worn but it doesn't spark. Any ideas?
It could be several things, the least likely being wrong size flint. Regular Zippo, Ronson or most other common flint will work. It could be the mechanism has been reassembled incorrectly. Possible that the clutch spring has failed. Might even still have degraded flint partially blocking the flint tube. Can you see the flint making contact with the wheel?✌️
Hi. Great video. Im still confused how to attach the clutch to the wheel. I seem to get the orientation wrong. Can you offer a suggestion? Thank you!
It's not actually attached, just riding alongside it on the plane of the fulcrum. The fulcrum screw holds it in place, along with the gears and the rest of the mechanism. On Ronsons, the flat part of the clutch spring will be on top and the cutout to the back. If you have everything in proper place and it still won't strike, likely the clutch spring is worn out or bent out of shape.✌️
I have a vintage Princess House Lead Crystal Highlights Glass Cigarette Table Lighter. I not sure where I can find a flint kit for this lighter so that I can get it in working order? Any advice to share?
If you'll send some photos:
dependableflame.com/contact-us
I can probably point you toward a video that will help.✌️
I’ve got an omscolite from the fifties I believe...got a new flint in it thanks to your video, but I think there’s a problem with the wick...she still won’t light.
Help! I was following along with this video and everything was going great, until I went to put the snuffer Mechanism back on. One of the gears feel apart. What can I do?!?
I would love to get some help on figuring out how to get my lighter to work! I’m not sure what kind it is but it is placed inside a 1960’s rouge table top lighter music box piece. The music box part works but I would love to get the lighter working as well! It has the word blitz on the top of it but other than that I cannot find a video on how to clean and refurbish it:/
Send some photos and we'll see if we can help. There are instructions here:
dependableflame.com/contact-us
I look forward to hearing from you!✌️
Is it possible to replace the file wheel of this exact lighter? I bought new flint for it but I still can’t get sparks.
Sure, it's the same file wheel as the Standard, Whirlwind and the like. Have you cleared the tube of all the old, degraded flint?✌️
hola tengo un encendedor ronson que no suelta chispa, puedes hacer un video explicando como arreglar el problema?
Silly question- but what fuel do you use?
It's a good question and I have written this article discussing the answer:
dependableflame.com/which-brand-of-fuel-should-i-use-in-my-vintage-petrol-lighter-zippo-or-ronsonol
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Where do you find spare parts like flint ,spark wheel 🛞
Old parts kits and donor lighters are available on Ebay.✌️
I took the top piece apart and cleaned it now I don’t know how to put it back together when you were putting yours back together it was out of the screen. Can you tell me how to put it back together please pretty please.
Look for a new video in the morning clarifying the reassembly of the snuffer mechanism. Thanks for bringing this to my attention as well!✌️
Check out this video:
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i think my lighter might be missing the 2 small gears that go in with the striker, any info on where i might be able to find some
A parts lighter off Ebay is probably your best bet.✌️
Why can't you just push the flint out with a rod going in from the bottom without drilling?
You might be able to.✌️
Does anyone know what size screw the flint spring assembly takes? The zippo one does not fit
My understanding is that most of these old lighters were produced using bastard threads, so pulling the screw out of another Crown would be your best bet.✌️
I did everything to clean and put back together my Queen Anne but the file wheel won’t move enough to create spark.... any suggestions?
Hi there! Bought a couple Ramson lighters last week and i just cant find out how to fix it, seems like it just wont fix the stone circle spinning too far from the flint, like its not even making contact, is there somewhere i can buy new parts for a lighter like this?
You can follow along with this video and clear the tube of the old degraded flint that is blocking it.✌️
Hi I have a ronson old lighter , good condition, with a non worn wheel ,The wheel is in the correct way, & no obstruction of an old flint before inserting the new flint-completely clear ,so when I press to get a spark -, there is no contact with the wheel to the flint ? , hope you can help please ,
Many thanks
If the flint is not making contact with the file wheel then something is obstructing the tube, most likely the old flint or remnants thereof. What makes your say there is no obstruction?✌️
Ronson cadet lighter.
Hi
thank you for your time, The flint tube is clear because a pipe cleaner went straight through, So no old flint blockage,.actually the (side) of flint wheel looks a bit worn ,maybe requires new wheel,I tried bending the clutch spring slightly to no avail
@@DependableFlame Ronson cadet lighter.
Hi
thank you for your time, The flint tube is clear because a pipe cleaner went straight through, So no old flint blockage,.actually the (side) of flint wheel looks a bit worn ,maybe requires new wheel,I tried bending the clutch spring slightly to no avail
@@DependableFlame Continued-,tried bending spring clutch slightly to no avail, wheel still not turning,flint wheel is definitely in the correct way round,
I n scotland
@@niceyshoes, a pipe cleaner is not the same diameter as a flint. In my opinion, you probably still have some degraded flint clinging to the inside walls of the tube. This will be enough to keep your new flint from sliding all the way up to the wheel.✌️
How do you get those tiny screws to loosen? I’ve tried and tried to get those unscrewed and they won’t open. Do you use loctite or naval jelly or wd-40 or something?
No, a screwdriver on each side will normally loosen them.✌️
@@DependableFlame mine doesn’t get loosen n I tried everything
How to replace flint in United Table lighter?
I really liked this video until you pulled the drill out.
Memories of my root canal surgery 😁
While drilling out the old flint in my lighter and accidentally ground out part of the part that sticks up at the top where the flint goes. Can I fix this, and will it still work properly? I kicked myself when I saw what happened.
Chances are the flint will fall out of position with the neck of the tube damaged like that. You can put the mechanism back together and try it out but the flint will likely jam as it falls out of position. I have actually seen the flint cause this damage all by itself when it expanded inside the tube in the first place.✌️
Thank I have a Ronson lighter queen Anne not function
The Queen Anne functions exactly as the Crown, all parts are interchangeable as well!✌️
Omg are all of this Mans videos exactly the same or what??
I pulled the wick out...how do I fix that?
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@@DependableFlame ty!
The snuffer screw broke do you know where I can get a new one
dependableflame.com/where-can-i-find-replacement-parts-to-repair-my-vintage-petrol-lighter
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@@DependableFlame so I have to find one to scrap and I can’t order the part
I'm not saying you can't find a part to purchase but it will likely take longer and may cost more than a junk lighter.✌️
@@DependableFlame got it thank you
I guess its the same for Japanese lighters.
9:30 I cannot for the life of me get the wheel to strike the flint. Once reassembled (and I think it’s right but in the video I can’t make out if it actually is or not, because at this exact moment we’re out of screen) it will move the strike wheel but not rotate after clicking. Even this you would assume would produce enough movement to create a spark, but the moment that flint touches the wheel, the wheel seizes to move.
A diagram would be fantastic to check that all components are correctly placed, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hey can you do a flint replacement for the ronson "decanter" lighter? I found one recently and have trouble getting the spring out currently
How do you replace the wick?
This video should help:
th-cam.com/video/8wKRYZnN2N4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H1CdKcmFmOW5NMGI
Let me know if you have any problems.✌️
Hello DF, Quick question. I have a very similar lighter, i had a few Ronson Red flints, but they don't appear to fit properly, what size or style flint should be used for this style of lighter?
thank you
The Ronson flints should work fine in that lighter. If they don’t, I think it’s likely the flint tube is still clogged by some of the old flint debris.✌️
@@DependableFlame thank you!