Rolling your own - Page 19

wayner123 · 12-19-2011, 08:15 AM

Corey,

Where are you getting the sumatra binder tobacco from?

BlkDrew · 12-19-2011, 10:11 AM

Great job on the progress Corey. They are really starting to look better as seen with the pigtail capped ones. I have found blending to be easy with the dominican fillers, with the Nicaraguan fillers you have to be really precise, but once you get it, it is a great stick.

what do the molds look like without anything in them? just looking to see what you're working with.

maninblack · 12-19-2011, 11:24 AM

Wow. Are you on caffeine 24/7?

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

well draw was an issue at first then to much kick now I seem to have the full with full medium with medium and mild with mild all with '98 Nic fillers and '99 ecudorian sumatra binder all with different wrappers from havana to conneticut to different madduros. So to ask me how they taste they all have a different profile depending on how much,what of and size etc. But I do like them theres something to each one I like.
By know means is this part of the hobby cheaper than buying a box of good cigars the way the sales have been going on stuff lately but I originally got into the cigar hobby to do this part of it for my personal enjoyment. I am at the point where I grab these instead of the whats left in my mad jump last november-june purchases.

My next batches are some nic/dom mixes all with the sumatra binder. Its going to be my go to Binder. I like the extra zing. My draws are good , need to be more consistant on my old figudor sizes . The mold is vintage and I want to do them justice. The other Mold I have of an undisclosed ring guage is loaned by the local B &M owner whom probably wants it back soon hehe and that will cut out my regular formed rolls I have been using to make skinnies to churches with.
As far as the Madurros go, up close in picture they look wrinkly but up close in person the 2 kind of madurros look great with some minor changes needed on cosmetics but I kind of like the rustic look. The over powered ones I have some put aside to see how they marinate however I have 2 boxes of mixed from day 1 to now unmarked so its going to be a mystery grab each time except knowing what the wrapper is.
But like I said some tweaks all different with some similarities all a learning curve that I can't really calculate until they marinate into eachother with some rest time even though they are aged they haven't melted into eachother as a stick. As Todd says they're green give them 6 months. Only I need to keep my hands outa the boxes and the gifting lowered.
Sorry this is all drained on but I am very tired got home 1.5 hrs ago from some long hours at work. I worked 37 hours since fri night.

irratebass · 12-19-2011, 01:24 PM

Great start Corey, keep us updated on your progress.....I do dig the pigtails

BlkDrew · 12-19-2011, 02:55 PM

Still no mold.... WTF! I am pissed. I sent an email to the company I bought it from stating I wanted either a full refund, or a mold by December 23rd I figured that was fair.

irratebass · 12-19-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Still no mold.... WTF! I am pissed. I sent an email to the company I bought it from stating I wanted either a full refund, or a mold by December 23rd I figured that was fair.

Very fair

chaase321 · 12-19-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Still no mold.... WTF! I am pissed. I sent an email to the company I bought it from stating I wanted either a full refund, or a mold by December 23rd I figured that was fair.

I say you give us the address! We'll

We don't want you waiting around on molds, we need Drew up and rolling more sticks!!

maninblack · 12-19-2011, 03:29 PM

That's BS Andrew!! Sorry to hear.

BlkDrew · 12-19-2011, 03:40 PM

FedEx states that it may not even have been picked up. Even though it shows a pickup scan when you track it. FedEx doesn't know where it is. Every time I call them they just say there were no updates, bull get off your ass and look for the package.

I have asked the company to send me a replacement mold in the meantime and they basically said no. The 42x5 is the second to last one in inventory. So that is where it stands

12-19-2011, 03:45 PM

How did you pay for said mold... if it was with a credit card, call teh card company and file a complaint.

BlkDrew · 12-19-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by schollianmj

How did you pay for said mold... if it was with a credit card, call teh card company and file a complaint.

Postal money order. My main issue is with FedEx right now, if the company doesn't make it right, then there will be a problem there.

Crownedone · 12-19-2011, 05:29 PM

Corey, I love the rough look to the smokes. Keep up the great work.

ApexAZ · 12-19-2011, 08:56 PM

Andrew,

I smoked both sticks today. Loved them both! Had some draw issues on the nic, but the blend was nothing short of amazing. I posted the review in the NC review forum.

The test blend was not as complex, but also very good and had no burn or draw problems. Thanks for the trade! I'm so glad I got to try them. I don't know if I have the time or patience to roll any myself, so please do continue in your endeavor so that I can buy some more in the future!

Again: Awsome!

Shawn hines · 12-20-2011, 02:35 AM

Alright, Finally got the order in for the leaves. SO it will be a couple of weeks but let it begin. I will posting what I do and how it goes.

BlkDrew · 12-20-2011, 12:22 PM

Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund.

I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do.

Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up.

So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

ApexAZ · 12-20-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund.

I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do.

Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up.

So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

Sorry to hear that =(

Is it something they can easily replace? It sounds like it. Not sure why they wouldn't just send a replacement either.

wayner123 · 12-21-2011, 08:17 AM

I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8

Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video?

mkarnold1 · 12-21-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8

Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video?

He was using an accordion method to roll rather than the entubado method most often associated with Cuban cigars? Just a guess, awesome video.

wayner123 · 12-21-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mkarnold1

He was using an accordion method to roll rather than the entubado method most often associated with Cuban cigars? Just a guess, awesome video.

Bingo!! I have watched tons of video's and every one of the Cuban Torcedor's use the entubado method. This guy is supposedly over the Partagas factory and their rollers, but uses the accordion bunching? Weird.

irratebass · 12-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Bummer Andrew, hopefully someone gets off their butt and gets this corrected.

12-19-2011, 08:15 AM	#1
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Rolling your own Corey, Where are you getting the sumatra binder tobacco from? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-19-2011, 10:11 AM	#2
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own Great job on the progress Corey. They are really starting to look better as seen with the pigtail capped ones. I have found blending to be easy with the dominican fillers, with the Nicaraguan fillers you have to be really precise, but once you get it, it is a great stick. what do the molds look like without anything in them? just looking to see what you're working with.

12-19-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Rolling your own Great start Corey, keep us updated on your progress.....I do dig the pigtails __________________

12-19-2011, 02:55 PM	#5
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own Still no mold.... WTF! I am pissed. I sent an email to the company I bought it from stating I wanted either a full refund, or a mold by December 23rd I figured that was fair.

12-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#8
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Rolling your own That's BS Andrew!! Sorry to hear. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-19-2011, 03:40 PM	#9
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own FedEx states that it may not even have been picked up. Even though it shows a pickup scan when you track it. FedEx doesn't know where it is. Every time I call them they just say there were no updates, bull get off your ass and look for the package. I have asked the company to send me a replacement mold in the meantime and they basically said no. The 42x5 is the second to last one in inventory. So that is where it stands

12-19-2011, 03:45 PM	#10
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolling your own How did you pay for said mold... if it was with a credit card, call teh card company and file a complaint.

12-19-2011, 05:29 PM	#12
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: Rolling your own Corey, I love the rough look to the smokes. Keep up the great work.

12-19-2011, 08:56 PM	#13
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Rolling your own Andrew, I smoked both sticks today. Loved them both! Had some draw issues on the nic, but the blend was nothing short of amazing. I posted the review in the NC review forum. The test blend was not as complex, but also very good and had no burn or draw problems. Thanks for the trade! I'm so glad I got to try them. I don't know if I have the time or patience to roll any myself, so please do continue in your endeavor so that I can buy some more in the future! Again: Awsome!

12-20-2011, 02:35 AM	#14
Shawn hines Ready for something new Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Shawn Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 363 Trading: (3)	Re: Rolling your own Alright, Finally got the order in for the leaves. SO it will be a couple of weeks but let it begin. I will posting what I do and how it goes.

12-20-2011, 12:22 PM	#15
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund. I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do. Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up. So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

12-21-2011, 08:17 AM	#17
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Rolling your own I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8 Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#20
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Rolling your own Bummer Andrew, hopefully someone gets off their butt and gets this corrected. __________________