Using a wood screw as a tool to nub

11-08-2008, 03:13 PM

without burning my fingers. Anybody else do this?

I was experimenting using an old anodized black, slightly rusted sheet metal screw, then my wife bought me package of eight 6x2-1/2 flat Phillips Zinc wood screws.

I screw it in about a half inch from the head when I've got enough left to handle it easliy. Works like a charm. Some wrappers crack or split a little, some not at all and I've had no leaks or noticeable impact on taste yet. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

Enjoy!

markem · 11-08-2008, 03:31 PM

I don't use a screw anymore, but did once on a camping trip. What I use now is a pair of self-closing tweezers. You apply pressure to open the jaws and they self close when no pressure is applied. Never had one break the wrapper and you can nub it to the end. I think mine cost about $6 at a hobby store.

11-08-2008, 03:45 PM

I got the STogie Nubber,,its only $12 and it is worth every cent.

Don Fernando · 11-08-2008, 04:51 PM

I use a wooden toothpick

jitzy · 11-08-2008, 05:44 PM

I still burn my fingers

Skywalker · 11-08-2008, 06:44 PM

Bamboo Skewers work good too!!!

bobarian · 11-09-2008, 01:44 AM

I use a flat head mini screwdriver, it keeps the nub from spinning around.

11-09-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I use a wooden toothpick

I was using a wooden toothpick before I moved on to the screw. After you get down to it, the wood adds some taste characteristics that I sometimes didn't enjoy. Also, the screw prevents the nub from turning on you when you go to draw.

I can't see spending $12.99 plus shipping for a nubber, but that's just me. I'd rather spend it on a cigar or two.

Don Fernando · 11-09-2008, 09:48 AM

I know Ucubed uses chopsticks as a nubbing tool

11-09-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I know Ucubed uses chopsticks as a nubbing tool

Yes, I've seen the pictures. Another good idea, especially with the added rubber band to keep them holding on to the nub.

CBI_2 · 11-09-2008, 10:02 AM

I use my small Swiss army knife. Small blade sharp enough to pierce the nub easily without any damage. Sharp edge away though is very important.

Have used my larger knife also but a little harder to do with the larger thicker blade.

11-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBI_2

I use my small Swiss army knife. Small blade sharp enough to pierce the nub easily without any damage. Sharp edge away though is very important.

Have used my larger knife also but a little harder to do with the larger thicker blade.

I've used the small Swiss army knife method too and it worked very well.

ucla695 · 11-09-2008, 04:47 PM

I've used tooth picks, corn on the cob holders and paper clips before, but never a screw.

alley00p · 11-15-2008, 03:58 PM

Fissure30 gave me a pipe tool that I carry in my pocket all the time. I have found this invaluable to nub those ends that I just don't want to stop enjoying!

Savvy · 11-15-2008, 04:27 PM

I never really get too far into nubbing cigars, but the furthest I went was with a WOAM. I really enjoyed that cigar. And thanks to replicantargent, I was able to nub it to just about nothing with a fondue fork. So yeah, if I ever get to that point with a cigar again, it's going on a fork.

11-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nozero

I was using a wooden toothpick before I moved on to the screw. After you get down to it, the wood adds some taste characteristics that I sometimes didn't enjoy. Also, the screw prevents the nub from turning on you when you go to draw.

I can't see spending $12.99 plus shipping for a nubber, but that's just me. I'd rather spend it on a cigar or two.

I thought that way to until I saw how much more smoking I was able to get out of a cigar with a nubber. The avg is about another 5 minutes of enjoyment for a one time cost. Multiply that over a period of time and you get your money back pretty quick but if you like the screw,,,I say continue with what you like.

Martin · 11-15-2008, 07:23 PM

Sweetness clips RULE

Bear · 11-16-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

Sweetness clips RULE

+1

I wasn't going to mention them, but the creator of the Sweetness clip is not only a GENIUS, he's a heck of a guy too.

11-16-2008, 08:15 AM

just the paper clip for me!

M1903A1 · 11-16-2008, 11:45 AM

My only concern with using a screw as a nub tool is that many screws are plated in the production process. Some of the plating materials (cadmium comes to mind) are extremely bad for your health. I wouldn't want to take risks with the potential for ingesting/"inhaling" anything these plating materials might give off if heated.

I just stick with toothpicks.

11-08-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Using a wood screw as a tool to nub without burning my fingers. Anybody else do this? I was experimenting using an old anodized black, slightly rusted sheet metal screw, then my wife bought me package of eight 6x2-1/2 flat Phillips Zinc wood screws. I screw it in about a half inch from the head when I've got enough left to handle it easliy. Works like a charm. Some wrappers crack or split a little, some not at all and I've had no leaks or noticeable impact on taste yet. Just thought it was worth mentioning. Enjoy! Last edited by nozero; 11-08-2008 at 03:20 PM.

11-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I don't use a screw anymore, but did once on a camping trip. What I use now is a pair of self-closing tweezers. You apply pressure to open the jaws and they self close when no pressure is applied. Never had one break the wrapper and you can nub it to the end. I think mine cost about $6 at a hobby store. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-08-2008, 03:45 PM	#3
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I got the STogie Nubber,,its only $12 and it is worth every cent.

11-08-2008, 04:51 PM	#4
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I use a wooden toothpick __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-08-2008, 05:44 PM	#5
jitzy Illusione Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windermere Fl Posts: 306 Trading: (17)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I still burn my fingers

11-08-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub Bamboo Skewers work good too!!!

11-09-2008, 01:44 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I use a flat head mini screwdriver, it keeps the nub from spinning around.

11-09-2008, 09:48 AM	#9
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I know Ucubed uses chopsticks as a nubbing tool __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#11
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I use my small Swiss army knife. Small blade sharp enough to pierce the nub easily without any damage. Sharp edge away though is very important. Have used my larger knife also but a little harder to do with the larger thicker blade. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

11-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I've used tooth picks, corn on the cob holders and paper clips before, but never a screw.

11-15-2008, 03:58 PM	#14
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub Fissure30 gave me a pipe tool that I carry in my pocket all the time. I have found this invaluable to nub those ends that I just don't want to stop enjoying! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

11-15-2008, 04:27 PM	#15
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub I never really get too far into nubbing cigars, but the furthest I went was with a WOAM. I really enjoyed that cigar. And thanks to replicantargent, I was able to nub it to just about nothing with a fondue fork. So yeah, if I ever get to that point with a cigar again, it's going on a fork.

11-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#17
Martin Sweetness Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 150 Trading: (2)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub Sweetness clips RULE __________________ We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that shares his smoke with me shall be my brother

11-16-2008, 08:15 AM	#19
skyhigh340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub just the paper clip for me!

11-16-2008, 11:45 AM	#20
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Using a wood screw as a tool to nub My only concern with using a screw as a nub tool is that many screws are plated in the production process. Some of the plating materials (cadmium comes to mind) are extremely bad for your health. I wouldn't want to take risks with the potential for ingesting/"inhaling" anything these plating materials might give off if heated. I just stick with toothpicks. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."