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Garbandz 06-14-2013 11:30 AM

Rollin' my own......
 
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.....

big_jaygee 06-14-2013 11:34 AM

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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

Blak Smyth 06-14-2013 11:34 AM

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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.

Garbandz 06-14-2013 11:38 AM

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Quote:

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

They also offer rolled sticks,check the site.Of course mine will be better......:r :r :r

emopunker2004 06-14-2013 11:42 AM

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Quote:

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.

He logged on a week ago

DaBear 06-14-2013 12:32 PM

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I need to get back into rolling. Its been about a year since I last rolled. And this reminds me, I still have a handful of my own tester blends and lonsdales in the humi. May have to see how they've turned out tonight.

Porch Dweller 06-14-2013 01:39 PM

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If you're not shy, post a few pic's; I'd love to see them.

CigarNut 06-14-2013 01:50 PM

Re: Rollin' my own......
 
Quote:

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.....

:np

TJarv 06-14-2013 02:22 PM

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Do you just store the leaves in the humidor until you use them?

Sadden 06-14-2013 03:04 PM

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:np

Ncpsycho 06-14-2013 09:01 PM

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Blkdrews were really good def look his up

Garbandz 06-14-2013 09:03 PM

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here you go..........you can see I did not use cigar molds,but rolled them freehand.


storage is in plastic bags they came in........

cjhalbrooks 06-15-2013 05:16 AM

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

Porch Dweller 06-15-2013 06:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks (Post 1849072)
Not bad for rolling freehand. When you smoke the first one please Tell us about it.

Seconded

Fordman4ever 06-15-2013 06:53 AM

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I'd love to try one of the Lanceros. When you get enough, and wouldn't mind selling them, let me know. They look awesome.

Garbandz 06-15-2013 01:17 PM

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

Porch Dweller 06-16-2013 09:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Garbandz (Post 1849201)
update....just had a few minutes today..........the long one is 9 inches...............

:tu

What are you going to call the 9" one, a Lonsdale Doble? :)

Garbandz 06-16-2013 03:20 PM

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

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

emopunker2004 06-16-2013 03:31 PM

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I like the name of the 9" Tom

big_jaygee 06-16-2013 04:09 PM

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They do look interesting :tu

I like the "Lancelot". Add me to the waiting list as well :tu


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