Rolling your own - Page 26

BlkDrew · 01-16-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KenS

Andrew, just finished my 2nd of the dominican robusto fiver you sent me. It was worthy of it's own review (linky). Outstanding cigar!

Thanks for the great review!

wayner123 · 01-17-2012, 12:48 PM

So I finally got around to rolling up some cigars. Without the use of a mold or tuck cutter, I think I did alright. I will post pictures soon.

I did learn some things though. It is very important to roll the cigar in the proper angle. Also, it is better to use 2 leaves for the binder like most of the cuban rollers do.

As an aside, I used the gum arabic resin that I had and it did well. However, I was looking at the picture below and I have seen the holder he is using for the glue in many other places. I also included a video that shows this same glue holder. Anyone got any ideas on what product that is? My google-fu has turned up nothing.

Video showing cigar glue container:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmKL2P8H54

Doctorossi · 01-17-2012, 01:12 PM

Apologies if I missed it earlier in the thread, but has anyone found a good online source for chavetas?

BlkDrew · 01-17-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Apologies if I missed it earlier in the thread, but has anyone found a good online source for chavetas?

I can always make you one...

wayner123 · 01-17-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

I can always make you one...

How much would you charge?

01-17-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

How much would you charge?

That's a great question. I'd like to know as well and get my hands on one or five. Haha.

BlkDrew · 01-17-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

How much would you charge?

Oh a trade for some sticks...

@ Irishman
And were you referring to 5 chevetas? Or 5 hand rolled cigars

01-17-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Oh a trade for some sticks...

@ Irishman
And were you referring to 5 chevetas? Or 5 hand rolled cigars

Oh, cigars, sorry. Mea culpa.

Attentiveness is not always my strong suit.

BlkDrew · 01-19-2012, 06:32 PM

i guess im going to stick with these 42x5.? some are 5.5, some are 5.75. They are much easier to make since they are smaller, and i can make more faster... some will be for sale very soon.

Ncpsycho · 01-19-2012, 07:45 PM

Home made cabinet? Im liking it

BlkDrew · 01-19-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ncpsycho

Home made cabinet? Im liking it

It is for resting the cigars after they are rolled., storing scraps etc.

BlkDrew · 01-20-2012, 06:39 PM

mmm Corona. I think i have a bit of an inventory, ya think? might as well keep on...

Also, i have been thinking about getting rid of my 5x50 mold... just a thought as i have more fun with the corona size.

Flounder · 01-21-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

mmm Corona. I think i have a bit of an inventory, ya think? might as well keep on...

Also, i have been thinking about getting rid of my 5x50 mold... just a thought as i have more fun with the corona size.

Let's get together again soon.

BlkDrew · 01-31-2012, 03:16 PM

Just picked one of these up, now i will be able to do more lengths and get a cleaner cut.

01-20-2012, 07:44 PM

mmmm.... looks yummy!

Fordman4ever · 01-21-2012, 07:16 AM

Wow, looks like you've got quite the operation going there. you smokes look great. Any idea when you will start selling them? I'd love to try the Roxy.

CoreyD · 01-22-2012, 01:19 AM

Whats the 7 medal things, file, and the sponge being used for?

BlkDrew · 01-22-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

Whats the 7 medal things, file, and the sponge being used for?

Those are stamps and ink pads, for making the labels.

Blak Smyth · 01-24-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Those are stamps and ink pads, for making the labels.

Man Drew you need to tape the stamps together or something, hahah. Stamping every letter individually seems excessive, especially with your production picking up. These sticks are looking amazing Drew, how are they smoking these days?

Oh and I am a big fan of your recent corona molds! Keep up the great work! I am looking forward to meeting you this weekend!

DBall · 01-24-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I am looking forward to meeting you this weekend!

Shane... are you coming out this way this weekend?

01-17-2012, 12:48 PM	#2
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Rolling your own So I finally got around to rolling up some cigars. Without the use of a mold or tuck cutter, I think I did alright. I will post pictures soon. I did learn some things though. It is very important to roll the cigar in the proper angle. Also, it is better to use 2 leaves for the binder like most of the cuban rollers do. As an aside, I used the gum arabic resin that I had and it did well. However, I was looking at the picture below and I have seen the holder he is using for the glue in many other places. I also included a video that shows this same glue holder. Anyone got any ideas on what product that is? My google-fu has turned up nothing. Video showing cigar glue container: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmKL2P8H54 __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

01-17-2012, 01:12 PM	#3
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Rolling your own Apologies if I missed it earlier in the thread, but has anyone found a good online source for chavetas? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

01-19-2012, 06:32 PM	#9
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own i guess im going to stick with these 42x5.? some are 5.5, some are 5.75. They are much easier to make since they are smaller, and i can make more faster... some will be for sale very soon.

01-19-2012, 07:45 PM	#10
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Rolling your own Home made cabinet? Im liking it

01-20-2012, 06:39 PM	#12
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own mmm Corona. I think i have a bit of an inventory, ya think? might as well keep on... Also, i have been thinking about getting rid of my 5x50 mold... just a thought as i have more fun with the corona size.

01-31-2012, 03:16 PM	#14
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own Just picked one of these up, now i will be able to do more lengths and get a cleaner cut.

01-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#15
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolling your own mmmm.... looks yummy!

01-21-2012, 07:16 AM	#16
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Rolling your own Wow, looks like you've got quite the operation going there. you smokes look great. Any idea when you will start selling them? I'd love to try the Roxy. __________________

01-22-2012, 01:19 AM	#17
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Rolling your own Whats the 7 medal things, file, and the sponge being used for? __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety