Cutter and Punch

[Aporschaguy]

I only just recently started using a punch that I bought in my Colibri triple torch lighter. It's great. Sharp exact and clean...

[Newbie_nick]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Well the punch is designed simply to remove the cap and leave the filler in place. To cut it and then punch it is not the way it is designed but if it works to then remove the filler with a tool I guess do it if it helps.

The only punch tool that I've used will remove about 1/8" of depth, and I usually get into the filler a bit. I've never enjoyed the draw of the punch, but I should probably experiment a little with it before I judge. I always go back to my double blade cutter!

[Newbie_nick]

Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

I only just recently started using a punch that I bought in my Colibri triple torch lighter. It's great. Sharp exact and clean...

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/f5257e36.jpg

That is what mine looks like too. It's a Colibri, but not the same model.

[nofeardiver]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

There are a couple of figurado's that I punch -- I learned this from a rep at an LFDC event. He punched a Chisel for me instead of letting me cut it -- it's much better to punch this particular stick (and those shaped like it) than to cut it.

Just goes to show that there is a place for everything...

Can you explain that tech?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by nofeardiver

Can you explain that tech?

The punch is made on the side of the cigar -- in the sloping part of the tip, not in the end of the cigar.

[Newbie_nick]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

The punch is made on the side of the cigar -- in the sloping part of the tip, not in the end of the cigar.

Could you post of pic of that?

[T.G]

I believe this is what Michael is referring to by punching the side of the chisel:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35801

Some prefer to punch both sides so the holes line up and you end up with an open hole through the cigar, some only punch one side. It's all personal preferences.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by T.G

I believe this is what Michael is referring to by punching the side of the chisel:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35801

Some prefer to punch both sides so the holes line up and you end up with an open hole through the cigar, some only punch one side. It's all personal preferences.

Adam is correct. Thanks for finding this Adam.