The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum
The Original Unofficial Toy Steam Forum
Established 2006
The biggest, most popular steam forum around! Accept NO imitations!
We have a growing community of regular posting members who chat about all aspects of toy and model steam.
 
FAQ :: Search :: Memberlist :: Usergroups :: Join! (free)
Profile :: Log in to check your private messages :: Log in

Chat Safe Rules

Having Trouble Joining ? Click here.


Matches or Lighers
Goto page Previous  1, 2
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Off topic board
View previous topic :: View next topic  

What do you use?
Matches
22%
 22%  [ 4 ]
Lighers
77%
 77%  [ 14 ]
Total Votes : 18

Author Message
sparky


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Posts: 2155
Location: bedfordshire, england

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i use lighters 12 for a pound at the pound shop
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
yosa


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 11 Sep 2006
Posts: 2493
Location: Liverpool

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, a long tube lighter for me.
_________________
He who keeps his head while all about him are losing theirs, doesn't know how serious it is.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
buzz


Full member


Joined: 29 Aug 2006
Posts: 728

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

oldstuff wrote:
I wait for lightning to strike a nearby tree...or the stick & bow method.

I use a Zippo


Can't beat a zippo but when i showed it to my dad he said i got a fake one because it didn't have the prisoners number on it which is just an urban myth
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
yosa


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 11 Sep 2006
Posts: 2493
Location: Liverpool

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

buzz wrote:
oldstuff wrote:
I wait for lightning to strike a nearby tree...or the stick & bow method.

I use a Zippo


Can't beat a zippo but when i showed it to my dad he said i got a fake one because it didn't have the prisoners number on it which is just an urban myth


Zippos are guaranteed for life. My uncle had one he bought in the sixties. A few years ago he dropped it in the road where it was run over and crushed by a vehicle, so it wasn't even a product defect. He sent it back to Pensylvania, they honoured the guarantee and replaced it.

Nice one Zippo.
_________________
He who keeps his head while all about him are losing theirs, doesn't know how serious it is.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Dauntless


Hero Steamer


Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 1718
Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use matches (all non smokers here no working lighters)
_________________

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
sparky


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Posts: 2155
Location: bedfordshire, england

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeh but i still get me lighters for the real engines easyier!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Off topic board All times are GMT
Goto page Previous  1, 2
Page 2 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive
smartBlue Style © 2002 Smartor
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group
 

Welcome to The Unofficial Mamod & Other Steam Forum!
Welcome. We're a friendly place to share knowledge & chat about this great hobby. Since our Jul ’06 startup, we’ve grown to over 350 members, who have posted over a quarter of a million posts. We can answer most toy steam questions, basic or complex. Our multi-national members enjoy sharing photos & videos of engines by Mamod, Wilesco, Jensen, Bowman, SEL, Doll, Bing, Scorpion, Renown & more. All collectors are welcome & if you are just starting out in the hobby, we can suggest some ideal engines. Our forum is ad free & costs nothing to be a member.
Press the 'Join' button at the top of the page, to be part of the largest toy steam forum on the internet.
Questions? Email the forum’s Administrator: Chantry_James at yahoo.co.uk
Engine of the Month October
Clinton's Workshop 2008
Boiler by Model Components Australia.
Engine by Bassett Lowke

Click picture to enlarge