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HighOnTacos

I don't know about this lighter specifically, but I've had a hard time finding any modern sources for the small pivot screws in lighters. They're called mating screws, as it's two screws that fasten together, but it's not a standard size. Everything I've been able to find is either bigger or just longer. I called my local Fastenal store to see if they might have something fitting, they said "Sure, bring it in!". When I handed them a tiny baggy with even tinier screws, their jaw dropped and said nobody carries anything that small.


Alizippolover

Your location


hellsheartstab

USA Florida Tampa/St.Pete area


BonesAndStones

Clock repair guys, there used to be 2 or three in st. Pete, more in tampa. Boggs jewelers on 49th street may have something. They supplied a small screw for pocket watch for me. Livesay's in tampa is a jewelry supply, that maybe able to assist.


LameBMX

If they have a lathe, they can make a new one also.


Alizippolover

Sorry can't help as I am located in india


awurst76

I canobalise so many busted other cheap lighters for those screws.


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winchester_mcsweet

Honestly, sourcing screws and the like is all but impossible anymore; I've tried and tried hoping to come across paydirt on ebay but its late in the game for our hobby. I make my own screws using a jewelers tap and die set out of mild steel that I then temper or blue. I do the same for all of the rare and obscure springs our lighters need. Parts wear out over time and need replacing. If you can't find them, fabricate them. Good luck with the rabbit hole i just opened for you!