Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 81

kingcobradude · 11-20-2011, 07:21 PM

i see. so I should worry more about RH after freezing them?

T.G · 11-20-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

but wont 80 degrees plus destroy them?

Not as far as the tobacco is concerned. It get's much warmer than that in the countries were most of the cigars are rolled and cigars are left out in drawers, on counters in rooms lacking air conditioning all the time.

Just maintain correct humidity and the cigars will be fine.

If you have any viable beetle eggs in there, then prolonged temperatures of 80F + are begging from problems.

Bill86 · 11-20-2011, 07:27 PM

There are A LOT of stickies on this forum that can go into much further detail than I can. I would really read those. Great stuff posted by people far more knowledgeable than I.

Ideally it would be good to keep both the RH and Temp between 60-65 at all times. Just for the sake of a long discussion and debatable facts or opinions. But if you do that you won't have any problems at that temperature and RH.

Later down the road you can adjust the RH to something preferred to you specifically. (Some people like 68/68, some 62/62 ETC. ETC) 65/65 is just a comfortable medium.

But again lots of stickies in this area of the forum and the accessories and humidor area will have the stickies about this sort of stuff.

bobarian · 11-20-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Not as far as the tobacco is concerned. It get's much warmer than that in the countries were most of the cigars are rolled and cigars are left out in drawers, on counters in rooms lacking air conditioning all the time.

Just maintain correct humidity and the cigars will be fine.

If you have any viable beetle eggs in there, then prolonged temperatures of 80F + are begging from problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

There are A LOT of stickies on this forum that can go into much further detail than I can. I would really read those. Great stuff posted by people far more knowledgeable than I.

Ideally it would be good to keep both the RH and Temp between 60-65 at all times. Just for the sake of a long discussion and debatable facts or opinions. But if you do that you won't have any problems at that temperature and RH.

Later down the road you can adjust the RH to something preferred to you specifically. (Some people like 68/68, some 62/62 ETC. ETC) 65/65 is just a comfortable medium.

But again lots of stickies in this area of the forum and the accessories and humidor area will have the stickies about this sort of stuff.

QFT. Reading is fundamental.

pnoon · 11-20-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

no ice chest as in like 40. and I want something that wont set me back a whole lot

40 degrees indoors? I don't buy it.

Bill86 · 11-20-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

40 degrees indoors? I don't buy it.

I wanted to say the same but I left that out.

kingcobradude · 11-20-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

40 degrees indoors? I don't buy it.

A while back ago it was. now whoever has control of the heater turned it on and it stays acceptably warm. a bit drafty though.

kingcobradude · 11-20-2011, 10:01 PM

also, what would be a good 5 dollar cutter for large ring guage cigars?

ApexAZ · 11-20-2011, 10:19 PM

I'm still learning too, but I have a $2 cutter that I absolutely hate. It gets the job done, more or less, but it never cuts cleanly. I often tear the wrapper with it. I nabbed a silver Palio from cigarbid for $28. Can't wait to toss this plastic piece of crap in the garbage.

I haven't had a lot of experience with a wide swath of cutters to give you better input. Maybe someone else had a good experience with a cheaper cutter who can help you. My 2 cents is that you generally get what you pay for, so why tear up your $8 cigar with a $5 cutter?

kingcobradude · 11-20-2011, 10:21 PM

I use a 2 dollar cutter that hasnt failed me yet, but it doesnt cut large ring guages like the nub

Bill86 · 11-20-2011, 10:35 PM

I would ask, how much of the cap are you taking off? The whole thing? You only need to shave the top of the cap off, you leave the "shoulders". So it is still rounded with just enough off the top to smoke out of.

If you're looking to lop the whole thing off you might look into a Xikar X8, they come up on Cigarmonster.com for like $15-$20 from time to time. Also they have a lifetime warranty which is good.

kingcobradude · 11-20-2011, 10:40 PM

not much. but it didntt cut any of the nub I smoked

MurphysLaw · 11-20-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

also, what would be a good 5 dollar cutter for large ring guage cigars?

You can probably find a punch that will get the job done for under 5 bucks

irratebass · 11-21-2011, 05:25 AM

This is the only cutter you will need....ever
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/78
As you can see it has a stopper in the back so you cannot make a bad cut ever, this is the metal one for $15 or you can go plastic for $10
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/5291
This is the one I have, and look it's only $6!!!!!
both of these have a lifetime warranty, so if anything goes wrong, just send it back and they will replace it.

ApexAZ · 11-21-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

I use a 2 dollar cutter that hasnt failed me yet, but it doesnt cut large ring guages like the nub

You are welcome to have mine if you want to pay for the shipping.

11-25-2011, 06:35 PM

What is meant when it is said that you feel a cigar in the belly?

bobarian · 11-25-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Diths0er

What is meant when it is said that you feel a cigar in the belly?

I've never heard that expression. But it could refer to the nausea caused by mild nicotine poisoning.

11-25-2011, 07:23 PM

I hear it sometimes in various reviews, such as, this cigar was strong, but you felt it more in your belly than in your head. Or, it's like an old Cuban cigar, you start to feel it in your belly after a few inches.

Drez · 11-25-2011, 07:25 PM

ive also never heard this . maybe you can link the review?

i agree with bob in that it might refer to the strength of the "nic kick".

pnoon · 11-25-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Diths0er

I hear it sometimes in various reviews, such as, this cigar was strong, but you felt it more in your belly than in your head. Or, it's like an old Cuban cigar, you start to feel it in your belly after a few inches.

I would love to see those reviews. Can you provide a link or two? Especially the latter statement.

11-20-2011, 07:21 PM	#1601
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) i see. so I should worry more about RH after freezing them?

11-20-2011, 07:27 PM	#1603
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) There are A LOT of stickies on this forum that can go into much further detail than I can. I would really read those. Great stuff posted by people far more knowledgeable than I. Ideally it would be good to keep both the RH and Temp between 60-65 at all times. Just for the sake of a long discussion and debatable facts or opinions. But if you do that you won't have any problems at that temperature and RH. Later down the road you can adjust the RH to something preferred to you specifically. (Some people like 68/68, some 62/62 ETC. ETC) 65/65 is just a comfortable medium. But again lots of stickies in this area of the forum and the accessories and humidor area will have the stickies about this sort of stuff. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-20-2011, 10:01 PM	#1608
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) also, what would be a good 5 dollar cutter for large ring guage cigars?

11-20-2011, 10:19 PM	#1609
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I'm still learning too, but I have a $2 cutter that I absolutely hate. It gets the job done, more or less, but it never cuts cleanly. I often tear the wrapper with it. I nabbed a silver Palio from cigarbid for $28. Can't wait to toss this plastic piece of crap in the garbage. I haven't had a lot of experience with a wide swath of cutters to give you better input. Maybe someone else had a good experience with a cheaper cutter who can help you. My 2 cents is that you generally get what you pay for, so why tear up your $8 cigar with a $5 cutter?

11-20-2011, 10:21 PM	#1610
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I use a 2 dollar cutter that hasnt failed me yet, but it doesnt cut large ring guages like the nub

11-20-2011, 10:35 PM	#1611
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I would ask, how much of the cap are you taking off? The whole thing? You only need to shave the top of the cap off, you leave the "shoulders". So it is still rounded with just enough off the top to smoke out of. If you're looking to lop the whole thing off you might look into a Xikar X8, they come up on Cigarmonster.com for like $15-$20 from time to time. Also they have a lifetime warranty which is good. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-20-2011, 10:40 PM	#1612
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) not much. but it didntt cut any of the nub I smoked

11-21-2011, 05:25 AM	#1614
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) This is the only cutter you will need....ever http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/78 As you can see it has a stopper in the back so you cannot make a bad cut ever, this is the metal one for $15 or you can go plastic for $10 http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/5291 This is the one I have, and look it's only $6!!!!! both of these have a lifetime warranty, so if anything goes wrong, just send it back and they will replace it. __________________

11-25-2011, 06:35 PM	#1616
Diths0er Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) What is meant when it is said that you feel a cigar in the belly?

11-25-2011, 07:23 PM	#1618
Diths0er Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I hear it sometimes in various reviews, such as, this cigar was strong, but you felt it more in your belly than in your head. Or, it's like an old Cuban cigar, you start to feel it in your belly after a few inches.

11-25-2011, 07:25 PM	#1619
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) ive also never heard this . maybe you can link the review? i agree with bob in that it might refer to the strength of the "nic kick". __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!