Rolling your own - Page 27

BlkDrew · 01-12-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

Great looking coronas! What did the mold cost you?

75 shipped... It was the last of that size though as it was an older style mold

Doctorossi · 01-12-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

i got this one from the same place in PA ( BLH Industries) it is brand new.

Thanks, man!

boxmonkey · 01-14-2012, 04:05 PM

Hey Drew, quick question. how long does it take you to roll one?

BlkDrew · 01-14-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkey

Hey Drew, quick question. how long does it take you to roll one?

This will have to be broken down.. I spend about and hour bunching and binding 10, then about an hour and a half wrapping the 10. In between I do the pressing, rotation, press again. As well as prep my wrappers.

So in total 1 cigar should be about 10-15 min from bunching-wrapping.

44stampede · 01-14-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

This will have to be broken down.. I spend about and hour bunching and binding 10, then about an hour and a half wrapping the 10. In between I do the pressing, rotation, press again. As well as prep my wrappers.

So in total 1 cigar should be about 10-15 min from bunching-wrapping.

Love to try a home rolled cigar.

boxmonkey · 01-16-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

This will have to be broken down.. I spend about and hour bunching and binding 10, then about an hour and a half wrapping the 10. In between I do the pressing, rotation, press again. As well as prep my wrappers.

So in total 1 cigar should be about 10-15 min from bunching-wrapping.

ok. so I'm getting there. 8 in an hour for bunching. I didn't time it when wrapping them but yea.

KenS · 01-16-2012, 10:37 PM

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

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.

01-20-2012, 07:44 PM

mmmm.... looks yummy!

01-14-2012, 04:05 PM	#523
boxmonkey NUBinator Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Tony Location: goldsboro, nc Posts: 50 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolling your own Hey Drew, quick question. how long does it take you to roll one?

01-16-2012, 10:37 PM	#527
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: Rolling your own Andrew, just finished my 2nd of the dominican robusto fiver you sent me. It was worthy of it's own review (linky). Outstanding cigar! __________________ For the record, Massholes (especially adopted Massholes) do not have to root for the damn Red Sox.

01-17-2012, 12:48 PM	#529
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	#530
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	#536
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	#537
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	#539
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.

01-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#540
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolling your own mmmm.... looks yummy!