Wrapper cracking - Page 2

BHalbrooks · 02-12-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sorry, can't.....I work here, bud.

In the words of Sean Connery: "Indy, let it go."

ApexAZ · 02-12-2012, 09:49 PM

Wet the head of a gurkha a bit before cutting and had better results. *bonk self*

I'll check the hygros tomorrow.

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

In the words of Sean Connery: "Indy, let it go."

If I find anyone named Indy, I will pass along Sir Connery's message.

BHalbrooks · 02-12-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If I find anyone named Indy, I will pass along Sir Connery's message.

Well I assumed you were a blackhawks fan that lives in Indiana?

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Well I assumed you were a blackhawks fan that lives in Indiana?

Why would you think I was a Hoosier? Is it my breath?

BHalbrooks · 02-12-2012, 09:56 PM

Usually bad sporting decisions lead to more. I wouldn't be surprised if you were a Hoosier haha

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Usually bad sporting decisions lead to more.

I'm too frustrated by the Blackhawks to even argue that point.

Remo · 02-12-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

haha whenever I do this, which is every time, my Fiancee says it looks like I'm starting to give someone a Blow job... At first I was

, now it makes me

Wow, I would never post a comment like this even if that is what it looked like!!!

BHalbrooks · 02-13-2012, 08:45 AM

Garbandz · 02-13-2012, 02:57 PM

When cutting,try to only get the end leaf.Going too deep is a sure way to crack the wrapper,and dulls your cutter prematurely.
Also try to cut quickly,with a snap.A Palio is a fine cutter,and very sharp,you should be able to get the hang of it easily enough with practice.....

Also ,if you are going to smoke in cold or dry weather,consider wetting your cigar prior to lighting up.This makes a world of difference,and I remember a thread here about the proceedure,maybe you can find it and try it for yourself.........

ApexAZ · 02-23-2012, 09:18 AM

I still haven't checked my hygros. I will try and do this soon. Wetting the cap has helped a lot though.

Subvet642 · 02-23-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Try wetting the head a little before you cut them. It helps.

+1

Blak Smyth · 02-23-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I still haven't checked my hygros. I will try and do this soon. Wetting the cap has helped a lot though.

That's what I do too. Very rarely have an issue.

ApexAZ · 02-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Well this is interesting.

About 3 minutes outside before lighting:

Lighting made it worse:

So does this seem like a case of RH shock? It's almost as if the moisture is trying to diffuse out of the cigar and splitting the wrapper in the process.

jluck · 02-25-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Well this is interesting.

About 3 minutes outside before lighting:

Lighting made it worse:

So does this seem like a case of RH shock? It's almost as if the moisture is trying to diffuse out of the cigar and splitting the wrapper in the process.

Wow...If that happens in 3 minutes I would suspect some sort of shock (RH/temp)! What is ambient RH there and whats your humidor at now?

CigarSquid · 02-25-2012, 06:10 PM

Happens to me... once in a while.. Not normally that bad.

jluck · 02-25-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Large changes in RH will cause thinner wrappers to crack -- taking a cigar from a humidor at 65% RH to outside at 20% RH for example will do this.

I think your answer is here. Gilbert AZ today 19% RH. I don't know what the fix would be though.

So what is your humidor RH?

bobarian · 02-25-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I think your answer is here. Gilbert AZ today 19% RH. I don't know what the fix would be though.

So what is your humidor RH?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I still haven't checked my hygros. I will try and do this soon.

ApexAZ · 02-28-2012, 11:01 PM

Salt tested both hygrometers and got 75 for both, which I half expected since they seem to stay at a steady 65 when my beads are hydrated sufficiently. Maybe I just need to give them more time to acclimate before smoking. Those Hemingway classics were only in the humidor for 2 weeks. I will be sure to look into those battery packs for future use though.

02-12-2012, 09:49 PM	#22
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Wrapper cracking Wet the head of a gurkha a bit before cutting and had better results. bonk self I'll check the hygros tomorrow.

02-12-2012, 09:56 PM	#26
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Wrapper cracking Usually bad sporting decisions lead to more. I wouldn't be surprised if you were a Hoosier haha

02-13-2012, 08:45 AM	#29
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Wrapper cracking

02-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#30
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Wrapper cracking When cutting,try to only get the end leaf.Going too deep is a sure way to crack the wrapper,and dulls your cutter prematurely. Also try to cut quickly,with a snap.A Palio is a fine cutter,and very sharp,you should be able to get the hang of it easily enough with practice..... Also ,if you are going to smoke in cold or dry weather,consider wetting your cigar prior to lighting up.This makes a world of difference,and I remember a thread here about the proceedure,maybe you can find it and try it for yourself.........

02-23-2012, 09:18 AM	#31
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Wrapper cracking I still haven't checked my hygros. I will try and do this soon. Wetting the cap has helped a lot though.

02-25-2012, 11:53 AM	#34
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Wrapper cracking Well this is interesting. About 3 minutes outside before lighting: Lighting made it worse: So does this seem like a case of RH shock? It's almost as if the moisture is trying to diffuse out of the cigar and splitting the wrapper in the process.

02-25-2012, 06:10 PM	#36
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: Wrapper cracking Happens to me... once in a while.. Not normally that bad. __________________ gaRRy

02-28-2012, 11:01 PM	#39
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Wrapper cracking Salt tested both hygrometers and got 75 for both, which I half expected since they seem to stay at a steady 65 when my beads are hydrated sufficiently. Maybe I just need to give them more time to acclimate before smoking. Those Hemingway classics were only in the humidor for 2 weeks. I will be sure to look into those battery packs for future use though.