If you could build the perfect draw tool

10-07-2009, 11:35 AM

How big of a diameter would you like to see

I am thinking 1/16th I have some draw tools that have a tendency to cause splits in smaller RG sticks. Perhaps you want two sizes. A 1/16th and a 3/32nd?

Would you like it to be a drill bit? So you could drill it in and maybe draw a bit of tobacco out?

How about handle? T Style...........L Style or just a round handle.

Your thoughts would be appreciated

md4958 · 10-07-2009, 11:37 AM

T or L style so that it could be "wound", flat tip so it could be slid between the leaves instead of ripping through everything. compact enough to slide in your pocket, but long enough to get half way through a churchill.

10-07-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

T or L style so that it could be "wound", flat tip so it could be slid between the leaves instead of ripping through everything. compact enough to slide in your pocket, but long enough to get half way through a churchill.

Instead of flat tip how about drill bit?

md4958 · 10-07-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

Instead of flat tip how about drill bit?

ive never used a drill bit, so not sure how that would affect the construction of the cigar.

Joey had one that was flat that worked great. not sure who made that

Mugen910 · 10-07-2009, 11:48 AM

it's have to be a really skinny drill bit...I've heard of BOTLs using a portable drill with bit and they say it works like a charm.

Eleven · 10-07-2009, 12:22 PM

I had a hand made cigar-spike type tool that I made from pictures of the real Cigar Spike, a small small phillips head screw driver from one of my sons toys, and a tooth pick today, and not one of them could save this plugged La Flor de Cano I just tried to smoke.

I think sometimes a plugged cigar is just a plugged cigar

Old Sailor · 10-07-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

Instead of flat tip how about drill bit?

68TriShield · 10-07-2009, 12:35 PM

I don't bother with them anymore Shawn. Smoke right or be pitched.

10-07-2009, 12:44 PM

If it was "perfect" it would just make the cigar afaird to be plugged in the first place.

J/K

Good luck I think your going to get alot of diffent views on this subject.
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CigarNut · 10-07-2009, 01:02 PM

I use a drill bit, 1/16" and about 8" long; just use my fingers to "drill" a couple of holes through the cigar and have never had a problem. Seems to go in easily.

Smokin Gator · 10-07-2009, 01:06 PM

The drill bit thing sounds really interesting... but I have a set of Grant's tools and am absolutely thrilled with them. I have two more sets on the way so I have them in all of me smoking spots and for maybe giving one or two way.

The have a flat, sharp, chisel like end that really cuts through the plugged part.

PeteSB75 · 10-07-2009, 01:16 PM

I have a set of the ones that were sold as 'Henry's Tools' on CS. Regardless of what happened with the guy who made them, they work great, almost every time. They have a flat chisel-point to get in, but the shaft is flat and smooth, so they don't pull anything out. They just open a channel for smoke to pass through.

bobarian · 10-07-2009, 01:18 PM

I want a draw tool that sniffs out plugged cigars. Automatic centering would be nice too.

NickyTeen · 10-07-2009, 01:21 PM

Grants ( groogs) draw tools are awesome! Work great for nubbing also.

10-07-2009, 01:23 PM

It would be held by a gorgeous Cuban. Wait, I have that, I'm all set.

Adriftpanda · 10-07-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I want a draw tool that sniffs out plugged cigars. Automatic centering would be nice too.

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Originally Posted by NickyTeen

Grants ( groogs) draw tools are awesome! Work great for nubbing also.

Grant's tool is awesome had mine for a total of 2 days then gave it to a friend, he loves it! I just stick to the old toothpick.

landhoney · 10-07-2009, 01:42 PM

I like the ones with "file' texture, where when you move them in and out they "file" out some of the tobacco, this helps prevent the tobacco from expanding back where the hole you created was and plugging the cigar back up.

Some sort of centering would be good, but once you use a draw tool a few times I think you're not very likely to poke a hole through the side of a cigar, at least I haven't after the first few times I used a draw tool (knock on wood).

tsolomon · 10-07-2009, 01:58 PM

I have been using a drill with a bit in it lately and it works pretty well. A T-handle with a drill bit would be great.

St. Lou Stu · 10-07-2009, 02:19 PM

Something like this perhaps?

But really, a 1/16 or 1/32 rasp/round file would be best. No T handle needed.... If you need that kinda leverage, just pitch it man. I just want a handle that would prevent the end of the tool from becoming embedded in my palm.

10-07-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	If you could build the perfect draw tool How big of a diameter would you like to see I am thinking 1/16th I have some draw tools that have a tendency to cause splits in smaller RG sticks. Perhaps you want two sizes. A 1/16th and a 3/32nd? Would you like it to be a drill bit? So you could drill it in and maybe draw a bit of tobacco out? How about handle? T Style...........L Style or just a round handle. Your thoughts would be appreciated

10-07-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool T or L style so that it could be "wound", flat tip so it could be slid between the leaves instead of ripping through everything. compact enough to slide in your pocket, but long enough to get half way through a churchill. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

10-07-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool it's have to be a really skinny drill bit...I've heard of BOTLs using a portable drill with bit and they say it works like a charm. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#6
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I had a hand made cigar-spike type tool that I made from pictures of the real Cigar Spike, a small small phillips head screw driver from one of my sons toys, and a tooth pick today, and not one of them could save this plugged La Flor de Cano I just tried to smoke. I think sometimes a plugged cigar is just a plugged cigar __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

10-07-2009, 12:35 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I don't bother with them anymore Shawn. Smoke right or be pitched.

10-07-2009, 12:44 PM	#9
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool If it was "perfect" it would just make the cigar afaird to be plugged in the first place. J/K Good luck I think your going to get alot of diffent views on this subject. Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2009, 01:01 PM	#10
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10-07-2009, 01:02 PM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I use a drill bit, 1/16" and about 8" long; just use my fingers to "drill" a couple of holes through the cigar and have never had a problem. Seems to go in easily.

10-07-2009, 01:06 PM	#12
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool The drill bit thing sounds really interesting... but I have a set of Grant's tools and am absolutely thrilled with them. I have two more sets on the way so I have them in all of me smoking spots and for maybe giving one or two way. The have a flat, sharp, chisel like end that really cuts through the plugged part. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#13
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I have a set of the ones that were sold as 'Henry's Tools' on CS. Regardless of what happened with the guy who made them, they work great, almost every time. They have a flat chisel-point to get in, but the shaft is flat and smooth, so they don't pull anything out. They just open a channel for smoke to pass through. __________________ Formerly Malik23

10-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I want a draw tool that sniffs out plugged cigars. Automatic centering would be nice too.

10-07-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool Grants ( groogs) draw tools are awesome! Work great for nubbing also.

10-07-2009, 01:23 PM	#16
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool It would be held by a gorgeous Cuban. Wait, I have that, I'm all set.

10-07-2009, 01:42 PM	#18
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I like the ones with "file' texture, where when you move them in and out they "file" out some of the tobacco, this helps prevent the tobacco from expanding back where the hole you created was and plugging the cigar back up. Some sort of centering would be good, but once you use a draw tool a few times I think you're not very likely to poke a hole through the side of a cigar, at least I haven't after the first few times I used a draw tool (knock on wood).

10-07-2009, 01:58 PM	#19
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool I have been using a drill with a bit in it lately and it works pretty well. A T-handle with a drill bit would be great.

10-07-2009, 02:19 PM	#20
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: If you could build the perfect draw tool Something like this perhaps? But really, a 1/16 or 1/32 rasp/round file would be best. No T handle needed.... If you need that kinda leverage, just pitch it man. I just want a handle that would prevent the end of the tool from becoming embedded in my palm. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989