Rolling your own

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

Those are looking good brother!

[Shawn hines]

Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

So did you use a mold or these just rolled tight?

[maninblack]

Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

Looks good brother!

[Shawn hines]

Very nice. What size is that?

[irratebass]

looking good Ton'

[Shawn hines]

Drew got the rest of my stuff in today, how are you storing your glue? Or do you make just enough?

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Drew got the rest of my stuff in today, how are you storing your glue? Or do you make just enough?

I just make enough, or if I'm doing more over a week I just cover it with foil or Saran wrap

[boxmonkey]

Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Very nice. What size is that?

robusto-ish 50 ring and about 4.75 inch I don't have to cutting machine I usually end up using the chaveta to trim down.

Originally Posted by Shawn hines

So did you use a mold or these just rolled tight?

I got a mold for christmas. the wife picked it up from leaf only. not really happy with it. it isn't exactly centered up. I'm going to look at getting the molds they have discussed in this thread sooner or later.

[Homebrewer]

I rolled my 2nd batch today. I received the Ligeros from Leafonly and wanted to try a few. I put a few in the mold and tried wrapping some in newspaper. The newspaper method worked well! They don't look too pretty, but I think I'm getting a little better with the rolls.

[Shawn hines]

Originally Posted by Homebrewer

I rolled my 2nd batch today. I received the Ligeros from Leafonly and wanted to try a few. I put a few in the mold and tried wrapping some in newspaper. The newspaper method worked well! They don't look too pretty, but I think I'm getting a little better with the rolls.

Newspaper method, I think this is the first I have heard of this??? Please explain. Pictures would be great too

[Crownedone]

I love the rough natural look, keep up the good work.

[irratebass]

My Roxy's arrived today

[Homebrewer]

In my research I came across a couple examples of cuban rollers using newspaper instead of a press. All you have to do is cut a long strip of newspaper about 3" wide and then, after you apply the binder, with the paper at an 75* angle, roll the cigar up tight in the strip of paper as if adding a second binder. When done, twist both ends of paper and let it rest 45 minutes. I was able to get a lancero shape this way and was surprised at how tight the bunch had become. It was as if I had taken it out of a press. Keep in mind that I haven't tried one of these cigars yet so I don't know about any potential draw issues, but they feel solid. Sorry, didn't take pics this time. I'll post some from my next roll.

[Shawn hines]

Originally Posted by Homebrewer

In my research I came across a couple examples of cuban rollers using newspaper instead of a press. All you have to do is cut a long strip of newspaper about 3" wide and then, after you apply the binder, with the paper at an 75* angle, roll the cigar up tight in the strip of paper as if adding a second binder. When done, twist both ends of paper and let it rest 45 minutes. I was able to get a lancero shape this way and was surprised at how tight the bunch had become. It was as if I had taken it out of a press. Keep in mind that I haven't tried one of these cigars yet so I don't know about any potential draw issues, but they feel solid. Sorry, didn't take pics this time. I'll post some from my next roll.

Very interesting, I would love to see some videos of how to do it and how they come out. When you fire one up let us know how it burns.

[DaBear]

Originally Posted by Homebrewer

In my research I came across a couple examples of cuban rollers using newspaper instead of a press. All you have to do is cut a long strip of newspaper about 3" wide and then, after you apply the binder, with the paper at an 75* angle, roll the cigar up tight in the strip of paper as if adding a second binder. When done, twist both ends of paper and let it rest 45 minutes. I was able to get a lancero shape this way and was surprised at how tight the bunch had become. It was as if I had taken it out of a press. Keep in mind that I haven't tried one of these cigars yet so I don't know about any potential draw issues, but they feel solid. Sorry, didn't take pics this time. I'll post some from my next roll.

I swear I've seen a video of this somewhere, but for the life of me cannot remember where.

[Shawn hines]

Giving a review on Roxy's tonight with a friend

Roxy review

[BlkDrew]

well we are settled in the new apt. She let me have the spare room as the "cigar room" for storing and rolling, not smoking (that is for outside) I got the new mold and turned out 10 of each today. the new size is a "40 x5.5" but with a wrapper i believe it will be right around 42. i can't wait to try them. I was very careful on how much filler i used making sure that they will not be packed too tight

[akumushi]

Originally Posted by BlkDrew

well we are settled in the new apt. She let me have the spare room as the "cigar room" for storing and rolling, not smoking (that is for outside) I got the new mold and turned out 10 of each today. the new size is a "40 x5.5" but with a wrapper i believe it will be right around 42. i can't wait to try them. I was very careful on how much filler i used making sure that they will not be packed too tight

These sound perfect for a short winter smoke. I'm still down for a fiver when you get some quantity made

[DaBear]

Just got my mold in today, a 6x50 round cap mold. Now just waiting on my tobacco which should have been here by now. Both the mold and the tobacco were sent from Ohio, the mold was sent a day and a half later and has already showed up, yet no sign of the tobacco. Hopefully it'll get in tomorrow and I can have my first batch of trial blends by Monday.

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by DaBear

Just got my mold in today, a 6x50 round cap mold. Now just waiting on my tobacco which should have been here by now. Both the mold and the tobacco were sent from Ohio, the mold was sent a day and a half later and has already showed up, yet no sign of the tobacco. Hopefully it'll get in tomorrow and I can have my first batch of trial blends by Monday.

did you order from Wholeleaftobacco? show us some pics when you get it in. i want to see the quality and if they prepped it at all.