Lighting With Cedar - Page 2

02-23-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I use the Force.

Is that a new brand of lighter?

jimdandy · 02-23-2011, 01:44 AM

I will usually light that way when they are wrapped in cedar, and i certainly like the notion that it is a "Romantic" lighting method.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I once tried to light a cigar stlll wrapped in cedar.

Yes, it was outside and dark.

Yes, I was drunk.

Really, really drunk.

A buddy of mine tried that just the other day.

No, it wasn't dark.

No, he wasn't drunk.....Yet!

Yes, it was funny as hell.

02-23-2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I use the Force.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatch83

Is that a new brand of lighter?

mosesbotbol · 02-23-2011, 05:29 AM

Just make sure if you are lighting a cigar with cedar roll from tubo or cedros not to hold it at an angle where the high point is where you hand is. The flame has to be the high point if you are holding a cylinder. The cylinder will heat up real fast and you could end up dropping a flaming cedar strip and/or burn your hand.

I love using the cedar when I remember. It's a little razzle-dazzle at herfs for those unfamiliar.

02-23-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jsd

I've done it a few times when the cigar happens to be wrapped in cedar. I do prefer the torch to get a nice, even light though.

i didnt have much trouble getting an even light, i think you just have to take your time with it, just like if you were lighting with matches.

also for me I toasted the foot till it was lit, I did not draw from the cigar until i had a perfect ember. hell i left the cigar cap on until it was lit. haha yes, I had too much time on my hands

wayner123 · 02-23-2011, 06:53 AM

I believe the Davidoff matches are made from cedar. If you could find some (or equivalent) that might be a better idea. My BIL lights up his cigars with cedar almost exclusively. He has gotten quite good at it.

TBone · 02-23-2011, 06:53 AM

I use cedar now and then, I enjoy the smell of it burning but really doesn't boost the enjoyment of the cigar...besides I get dogged by MAC, VOLT, and Barry for using it and I like the attn....NOT

02-23-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

I believe the Davidoff matches are made from cedar. If you could find some (or equivalent) that might be a better idea. My BIL lights up his cigars with cedar almost exclusively. He has gotten quite good at it.

really? i have some Davidoff matches, i didnt notice they were cedar, i will have to investigate...

wayner123 · 02-23-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

really? i have some Davidoff matches, i didnt notice they were cedar, i will have to investigate...

Not all of them do. But the older ones were made of cedar. There might be some other company out there now too.

BTcigars · 02-23-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Not all of them do. But the older ones were made of cedar. There might be some other company out there now too.

Your right about the Davidoff matches. But they do smell great when they burn!

02-23-2011, 10:08 AM

Just like a lot of the stuff we do revolving around cigars, it's ritualistic, enjoy it when you can!

Bunker · 02-23-2011, 11:05 AM

Make a little campfire with the cedar in your ash tray and then light it with your torch after you light your cigar.

02-23-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

Make a little campfire with the cedar in your ash tray and then light it with your torch after you light your cigar.

not a bad idea, i have to give this method a try sometime.

02-26-2011, 09:57 PM

btw, anyone know where I can buy really thin sheets of cedar for lighting?

emopunker2004 · 02-26-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

btw, anyone know where I can buy really thin sheets of cedar for lighting?

search for cedar grilling sheets.

http://www.amazon.com/Imports-Elizab.../dp/B000K1MS4A
http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Karm.../dp/B001W6Q55K

02-26-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

search for cedar grilling sheets.

http://www.amazon.com/Imports-Elizab.../dp/B000K1MS4A
http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Karm.../dp/B001W6Q55K

good idea!

emopunker2004 · 02-26-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

good idea!

ask your B&M if you can buy some cedar sheets from their empty boxes and whatnot

boom · 02-26-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

search for cedar grilling sheets.

http://www.amazon.com/Imports-Elizab.../dp/B000K1MS4A
http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Karm.../dp/B001W6Q55K

Cedar is a different animal.... Spanish cedar is part of the mahogany family.... be cautious with this....

jimdandy · 02-26-2011, 11:36 PM

Are the grilling sheets the same type of cedar? Aren't the strips and sheets that would be included with the cigars Spanish cedar, which is vastly different from the aromatic cedar that you would grill with???

jimdandy · 02-26-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by boom

Cedar is a different animal.... Spanish cedar is part of the mahogany family.... be cautious with this....

I agree

02-23-2011, 05:29 AM	#24
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02-23-2011, 06:53 AM	#26
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Lighting With Cedar I believe the Davidoff matches are made from cedar. If you could find some (or equivalent) that might be a better idea. My BIL lights up his cigars with cedar almost exclusively. He has gotten quite good at it. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

02-23-2011, 06:53 AM	#27
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Lighting With Cedar I use cedar now and then, I enjoy the smell of it burning but really doesn't boost the enjoyment of the cigar...besides I get dogged by MAC, VOLT, and Barry for using it and I like the attn....NOT

02-23-2011, 10:08 AM	#31
innova Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lighting With Cedar Just like a lot of the stuff we do revolving around cigars, it's ritualistic, enjoy it when you can!

02-23-2011, 11:05 AM	#32
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Lighting With Cedar Make a little campfire with the cedar in your ash tray and then light it with your torch after you light your cigar. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

02-26-2011, 09:57 PM	#34
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lighting With Cedar btw, anyone know where I can buy really thin sheets of cedar for lighting?

02-26-2011, 11:36 PM	#39
jimdandy Eat, Sleep, Smoke! Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: John Location: Lubbock Posts: 64 Trading: (5)	Re: Lighting With Cedar Are the grilling sheets the same type of cedar? Aren't the strips and sheets that would be included with the cigars Spanish cedar, which is vastly different from the aromatic cedar that you would grill with??? __________________ How many cigars constitutes enough??? The world may never know.