I had to go stand outdoors in the -40° weather a few weeks ago and dug out my 1970s-vintage Jon-E Hand Warmer and yes I enjoyed the smell of it on the steel and flannel.
A lot of people do - I'm not sure what it is about it. Maybe childhood memories or some other nostalgia?
I think maybe something like that. A friend bought me one a couple years back that has my initials engraved on it, (I don't smoke). I don't use it for anything other than lighting it so I can smell it.
A lot of people do - I'm not sure what it is about it. Maybe childhood memories or some other nostalgia?
I had to go stand outdoors in the -40° weather a few weeks ago and dug out my 1970s-vintage Jon-E Hand Warmer and yes I enjoyed the smell of it on the steel and flannel.
Zippo bought out Ronson's North American brand about ten years ago, but they still sell both Ronsonol and Zippo lighter fluid, or as they call it "light petroleum distillate"(aka Naptha).
It is quite useful for cleaning up things like glue residue, as well as guitar strings.
I love the smell of Zippo lighter fluid. I don't know why.
Not sure how I didn't know that. So a gallon of Coleman fuel @ $18 vs 12oz Ronsonol @ $3 *math* *math* actually that's not an unreasonable bump for the small container.
Zippo bought out Ronson's North American brand about ten years ago, but they still sell both Ronsonol and Zippo lighter fluid, or as they call it "light petroleum distillate"(aka Naptha).
It is quite useful for cleaning up things like glue residue, as well as guitar strings.
Not sure how I didn't know that. So a gallon of Coleman fuel @ $18 vs 12oz Ronsonol @ $3 *math* *math* actually that's not an unreasonable bump for the small container.
I think the only difference nowadays is that most of them use propane but I think some of the Coleman models still use that "Coleman Fuel", which used to be called "white gas".
I think it's the same stuff as naphtha. It's one of the petroleum distillate steps. We use it in the shop a lot because it takes off gum/tape/oil residue really well, it doesn't attack plastics, and it evaporates and leaves almost nothing behind.
These haven't changed much after all these years. Price hasn't gone up that much either, shop around and you can get a basic model for around $50
I think the only difference nowadays is that most of them use propane but I think some of the Coleman models still use that "Coleman Fuel", which used to be called "white gas".
Used to hunt with a guy with the surname Coleman. He was camp cook for a trail-riding club and used Dutch ovens exclusively. He was very talented with them.
The funding thing. Then they found $20 million they "didn't know they had". I've written to them asking to reopen it but you know... We knew the best site and were always able to reserve ahead to make sure we scored. We knew where the best private stretch of rive was... had all the perfect hikes worked out. And you could get a killer steak sandwich in the middle of nowhere - just down the road. Dang.
