Originally Posted by big_jaygee (Post 1848725)

sounds interesting Tom and i hope it works out for you. if and when you get a few laying around and want to sell a couple i would be interested.

best of luck and have fun :tu

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1848727)

Pics would be awesome! BlkDrew went through this process before. If he is still around he would be a great resource to bounce your ideas off of. I haven't seen him in some time though.

Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1848723)

Just got my first order of leaf yesterday,spent a couple happy hours experimenting on sizes and blends.First couple were somewhat ugly,but they started to look better by the 4th or 5th one.

Rolled a few robusto size,then switched to a lancero vitola,then a couple of corona gordas.

The wrappers I got are Conn. broadleaf and "Fronto"{new to me} and they go on smooth and tight. I got Nic ligero and Nic seco for filler,with a small bag of broadleaf for a change of profile. I chose broadleaf for the binder.I got 4 binders and wrappers from each leaf,a surprise to me. The scrap broadleaf had some nice bits too,some good enough for binders.

I got 3 fillers,one binder, and two wrappers to start,just to be sure I had enough,probably will have some wrapper left. Maybe I will use it to practice on yard gars,for a different profile.

I am waiting for them to dry down a bit so I can try them, and watching videos to improve my finishing technique. I am using pigtails now,they seem to be the easiest to do. I left the feet shaggy,I may trim them later.

The site I used for leaf is LeafOnly.com,I spoke to a gentleman named Rich. He was very helpful,and I will be calling him again for another order.....

Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks (Post 1849072)

Not bad for rolling freehand. When you smoke the first one please Tell us about it.

Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1849201)

update....just had a few minutes today..........the long one is 9 inches...............

Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1849823)

A "Lancelot"...:r :r :r

todays' batch......another"Lancelot"

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1848727)

Pics would be awesome! BlkDrew went through this process before. If he is still around he would be a great resource to bounce your ideas off of. I haven't seen him in some time though.

Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1853576)

Have about 50 rolled now,refining my technique. Definitely using less ligero,it is powerful stuff when young. Added some cameroon as a binder, and have been using the maduro broadleaf wrapper,it works beautifully and has a huge deep flavor. The scrap broadleaf makes a good binder,and saves a few bucks while I am learning. Some of you will really enjoy doing this,I am convinced.
I will be ready to send a few out soon,if you are interested......

Originally Posted by big_jaygee (Post 1853582)

i am interested bro :banger

Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1853587)

Count me in as well. Hell...I'd even PAY for a couple. :D

Originally Posted by big_jaygee (Post 1853598)

I figured that was a given. But yes I will pay as well :tu

Originally Posted by FNA (Post 1854898)

I don't have a mold either so also roll free hand.

What I have done is after I bunch and bind, I roll up tightly in plastic wrap like Saran wrap. Egven a couple hours helps - I'm sure you are as eager as I am to get the 'product' finished too, but if you can hold off wrapping overnight, the tight plastic wrapping really does act as a mold. It helps with achieving a nice even shape with straight sides.

I don't own digital camera or cell phone so no pix to demonstrate effectiveness of this method.

Originally Posted by Theo Cincy (Post 1856929)

"So far they haven't made anyone puke." Hilarious. You crack me up. I would be up to test the one of the LANCELOT'S you have rolled, one of my favorite vitolas. Let me know, Tom.
Thanks,
Theo