Rolling your own - Page 24

irratebass · 12-31-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

So my new binder of choice will be the QB-52, got a pound of it for 21.99, it is darker in color so it should be great for the 42x 4 double maddie

Double MADDIES!!!

BlkDrew · 01-03-2012, 04:40 PM

so the new mold finally shipped out. USPS this time. still took quite a while though. I think i am done buying molds and only sticking with these two. maybe i will get one or two off of Ebay.

ApexAZ · 01-03-2012, 04:46 PM

How much for a 5 pack of maduros? Something in robusto size.

BlkDrew · 01-03-2012, 05:05 PM

i will have to make some more, just moved into my new Apt so it wil be a little bit. i will let you know.

ApexAZ · 01-03-2012, 05:17 PM

Okay, when you have some inventory, please add me the list.

boxmonkey · 01-04-2012, 07:17 PM

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

Shawn hines · 01-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Very nice. What size is that?

BlkDrew · 01-04-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

Those are looking good brother!

irratebass · 01-05-2012, 04:41 AM

looking good Ton'

Shawn hines · 01-05-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

So did you use a mold or these just rolled tight?

Shawn hines · 01-05-2012, 06:43 AM

Drew got the rest of my stuff in today, how are you storing your glue? Or do you make just enough?

BlkDrew · 01-05-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Drew got the rest of my stuff in today, how are you storing your glue? Or do you make just enough?

I just make enough, or if I'm doing more over a week I just cover it with foil or Saran wrap

Blak Smyth · 01-05-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

So my new binder of choice will be the QB-52, got a pound of it for 21.99, it is darker in color so it should be great for the 42x 4 double maddie

boxmonkey · 01-05-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Very nice. What size is that?

robusto-ish 50 ring and about 4.75 inch I don't have to cutting machine I usually end up using the chaveta to trim down.

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Originally Posted by Shawn hines

So did you use a mold or these just rolled tight?

I got a mold for christmas. the wife picked it up from leaf only. not really happy with it. it isn't exactly centered up. I'm going to look at getting the molds they have discussed in this thread sooner or later.

Homebrewer · 01-05-2012, 07:13 PM

I rolled my 2nd batch today. I received the Ligeros from Leafonly and wanted to try a few. I put a few in the mold and tried wrapping some in newspaper. The newspaper method worked well! They don't look too pretty, but I think I'm getting a little better with the rolls.

Crownedone · 01-05-2012, 08:26 PM

I love the rough natural look, keep up the good work.

maninblack · 01-05-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkey

after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

Looks good brother!

irratebass · 01-05-2012, 09:38 PM

My Roxy's arrived today

Shawn hines · 01-06-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

I rolled my 2nd batch today. I received the Ligeros from Leafonly and wanted to try a few. I put a few in the mold and tried wrapping some in newspaper. The newspaper method worked well! They don't look too pretty, but I think I'm getting a little better with the rolls.

Newspaper method, I think this is the first I have heard of this??? Please explain. Pictures would be great too

Homebrewer · 01-06-2012, 08:45 AM

In my research I came across a couple examples of cuban rollers using newspaper instead of a press. All you have to do is cut a long strip of newspaper about 3" wide and then, after you apply the binder, with the paper at an 75* angle, roll the cigar up tight in the strip of paper as if adding a second binder. When done, twist both ends of paper and let it rest 45 minutes. I was able to get a lancero shape this way and was surprised at how tight the bunch had become. It was as if I had taken it out of a press. Keep in mind that I haven't tried one of these cigars yet so I don't know about any potential draw issues, but they feel solid. Sorry, didn't take pics this time. I'll post some from my next roll.

01-03-2012, 04:40 PM	#462
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own so the new mold finally shipped out. USPS this time. still took quite a while though. I think i am done buying molds and only sticking with these two. maybe i will get one or two off of Ebay.

01-03-2012, 04:46 PM	#463
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Rolling your own How much for a 5 pack of maduros? Something in robusto size.

01-03-2012, 05:05 PM	#464
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own i will have to make some more, just moved into my new Apt so it wil be a little bit. i will let you know.

01-03-2012, 05:17 PM	#465
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Rolling your own Okay, when you have some inventory, please add me the list.

01-04-2012, 07:17 PM	#466
boxmonkey NUBinator Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Tony Location: goldsboro, nc Posts: 50 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolling your own after 5 attempts I think I'm starting to get a hang to this. still need more work but starting to feel better about this.

01-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#467
Shawn hines Ready for something new Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Shawn Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 363 Trading: (3)	Re: Rolling your own Very nice. What size is that? __________________ Shawn Hines Hines' Farms,Paris Texas

01-05-2012, 04:41 AM	#469
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Rolling your own looking good Ton' __________________

01-05-2012, 06:43 AM	#471
Shawn hines Ready for something new Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Shawn Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 363 Trading: (3)	Re: Rolling your own Drew got the rest of my stuff in today, how are you storing your glue? Or do you make just enough? __________________ Shawn Hines Hines' Farms,Paris Texas

01-05-2012, 07:13 PM	#475
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Rolling your own I rolled my 2nd batch today. I received the Ligeros from Leafonly and wanted to try a few. I put a few in the mold and tried wrapping some in newspaper. The newspaper method worked well! They don't look too pretty, but I think I'm getting a little better with the rolls.

01-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#476
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: Rolling your own I love the rough natural look, keep up the good work.

01-05-2012, 09:38 PM	#478
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Rolling your own My Roxy's arrived today __________________

01-06-2012, 08:45 AM	#480
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Rolling your own In my research I came across a couple examples of cuban rollers using newspaper instead of a press. All you have to do is cut a long strip of newspaper about 3" wide and then, after you apply the binder, with the paper at an 75* angle, roll the cigar up tight in the strip of paper as if adding a second binder. When done, twist both ends of paper and let it rest 45 minutes. I was able to get a lancero shape this way and was surprised at how tight the bunch had become. It was as if I had taken it out of a press. Keep in mind that I haven't tried one of these cigars yet so I don't know about any potential draw issues, but they feel solid. Sorry, didn't take pics this time. I'll post some from my next roll.