Lantern sparker

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Replacement lantern sparker

Lantern sparkers are a method of ignition and are usually cheaper than BBQ ignitors or stun guns. They work by spinning a knurled wheel connected to a rod of steel. A piece of flint pressed against a rifled section of the steel by a spring. When the wheel is spun rapidly, pieces of the flint material are shaved off and ignite spontaneously, causing a shower of sparks. The main disadvantage with lantern sparkers is that they have the tendency to not spark when wet with ANYTHING! Axe, hairspray, and starting fluid will all stop a lantern sparker from working if they should get on the flint/steel sparking assembly. They are very cheap however, and the flints are replaceable. If you can afford it, a good BBQ ignitor or stun gun is superior.

the lantern sparker is mounted through a single hole in the chamber. It protrudes into the chamber, and may therefore be impractical or impossible to use in coaxial launchers.