Too tight!
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Hello all. I just came inside from chucking a whole CC Montecristo Tubo (I smoked 1/2 of an inch). It was so tight that I got a headache trying to draw through it. I used a guillotine cutter so it wasn't a problem with the size of the opening. What can cause a cigar to be so tight? Is it just a bad rolling job?
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I'd think humidity and the roll would be the most likely culprits. Also, search around here about dry boxing and draw tools. I tell you, my draw tool has saved quite a few sticks since a BOTL sent it to me.
For more information, you can check out...http://www.cigar.com/cs/forums/thread/658825.aspxhttp://www.cigar.com/cs/forums/thread/153448.aspxhttp://www.cigar.com/cs/forums/thread/60936.aspxhttp://www.cigar.com/cs/forums/thread/757589.aspx -
Yes, you need one of these. Found mine on eBay for $12 or so.
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cool! thanks guys. didnt know this existed. glad im here learning with you guys
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CharlieHeis:Yes, you need one of these. Found mine on eBay for $12 or so.
Made mine from a piece of coat hanger wire.... -
That would work too!jlmarta:CharlieHeis:Yes, you need one of these. Found mine on eBay for $12 or so.
Made mine from a piece of coat hanger wire.... -
Draw tools are worth their weight in gold...just make sure it's a good one. I've saved a ton of cigars from being plugged and it's usually a humidification issue that causes the problem.
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Ok. I just ordered my draw enhancer. But, how do I use it? Do I just run it through? Once? Twice? Wiggle it?
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Depends on where the problem is. I never run mine all the way through, I'll do it once about half the length and if it's still tight I'll go about 3/4. Anymore than that and I toss it.
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I've found that leaving the draw tool in for a minute or so allows the cigar to relax a bit. If you run it all the way through the cigar will burn hot.
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Ok but do I push it in through the head or the foot?
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If you're not pushing it all the way, I'd recommend the head. Jeez that sounds dirty. Just try it out and figure out what works for you.
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I use a Xacto knife
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It could be the humidity, rolled too tight, or that it has a stem in it.
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I never imagined it would be so small. Rain's stick looked bigger in the picture.
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AshMe:I never imagined it would be so small. Rain's stick looked bigger in the picture.
"Thats What She Said"
Sorry... Couldnt resist.
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Size does matter!!
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LOL welcome back AJ.dr_frankenstein56:AshMe:I never imagined it would be so small. Rain's stick looked bigger in the picture.
"Thats What She Said"
Sorry... Couldnt resist.
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Was it real?!?! Pics?!?!
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As another brother told me on the sister forum (Thanks KC) don't be cheap and order The Drawpoker! I did and it has paid for itself over and over. I run it through (and let it sit for a few min) then change positions (usually twice, top/bottom). Works like a champ but is only sold by a competitor that pushes mostly crappy cigars.
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I have the Drawpoker also. It keeps the wire rod centered. Only place to find it as far as I know is that pushy company who tries to sell you cigars you don't want.
