Zippo Engraving set-up

[Mattline]

Would anyone have 3D printer files for a Zippo Lighter insert to use while engraving it?

 

[ByrnBucks]

Good evening Mattline, I maybe mistaken but it might not be possible to the secure the zippo firmly enough to prevent vibration or bounce if its just laid into a zippo shaded slot. Thermo-loc is fairly easy to use and can be reused many times. Smaller stainless steel plates hot glue works pretty good, maybe a 3D printed insert with room for a bit of hot glue… just a thought. Have a wonderful week. BB

 

[monk]

i agree with b bucks. a bit of experimentation with thermo-loc can bring some very useful tools for the bench

 

[Mike576]

A buddy of mine Chris made a fantastic set and 3d prints them for sale. It’s got an insert that goes inside the lighter as well as a fixture to securely clamp them in a vice.

you can look him up on instagram

 

[Dave London]

cerosafe is a low temperature metal that can be poured into the case and removed by heating the case

 

[mitch]

cerosafe is a low temperature metal that can be poured into the case and removed by heating the case

Do NOT let any cerrometal come into contact with gold inlays. Trust me, you don’t know enough cuss words to deal with that problem.

 

[jbell]

I use repousee pitch it works great melts with heat gun and cleans up with acetone

 

[monk]

Do NOT let any cerrometal come into contact with gold inlays. Trust me, you don’t know enough cuss words to deal with that problem.

you're spot on. i ruined a gold repair job long days ago by thinking this was the "way to go"