Draw

jjmitchem · 08-05-2011, 11:19 PM

I have a question about tight draw

What are the causes of tight draw? When they are made... Humidity... Age.... Other?

I just got a box of Diesel Unholy Cocktail and the very first one was tight. I hade to repeatedly use a poker on it. Previous ones I e never had a problem with
These I got in the mail and I've had them in my humidor, 70-70, for two day now
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Bill86 · 08-05-2011, 11:26 PM

Let them sit for about 3 weeks....smoke another. See if that doesn't solve the problem.

Emjaysmash · 08-05-2011, 11:33 PM

Probably too wet. Let them sit.

08-05-2011, 11:49 PM

I can say from my experience a tight draw is caused from over humidified sticks or every once in a while you will get a stick that has a hard spot in it. I agree with the two above let them sit for a while and then check them out

jjmitchem · 08-06-2011, 12:22 AM

That is what I was wondering. Don't really have to worry about humidity here, almost a constant 70% year round. I keep my humidor in my bedroom closet where my wife keeps it nice and cool

I will let them sit for a while and see. Maybe one a week and see how they settle
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NCRadioMan · 08-06-2011, 12:23 AM

Humidity can have a large effect (most likely the case here) but there are also times when the roller simply uses too much tobacco (overfilled) and has to roll the cigars tight to fit the dimensions he/she is trying to achieve. In that case, not much you can do but fight through it. If you so desire.

SvilleKid · 08-06-2011, 12:44 AM

Dry Box!! try 60 to 65% range on these, see if that helps!

Aporschaguy · 08-06-2011, 01:34 AM

I always find this when I buy cigars in panama. At the Habanos they keep there cigars in an open room... Not exactly the best humidity for a good draw. I tend to use a long plastic stir stick and poke down an inch or 2 it usually helps.

jjmitchem · 08-06-2011, 02:23 PM

I was using an old dental tool I have in my bike toolbox (clean of course ). Worked great but had to repeat the poke a couple of times

That tool is now in my travel humidor

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Kreth · 08-06-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Dry Box!! try 60 to 65% range on these, see if that helps!

I keep my sticks at 65% and very rarely have draw issues. Wooden bbq skewers make great draw/nub tools.
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Aporschaguy · 08-06-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Wooden bbq skewers make great draw/nub tools.
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Great tip... I'm gonna puck some unjust for that.... Though I have metal ones I've never used that I got 2 Christmas's ago.

jjmitchem · 08-11-2011, 01:01 AM

Dry boxed a couple for 24 hours- turned out great!!
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08-05-2011, 11:19 PM	#1
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Draw I have a question about tight draw What are the causes of tight draw? When they are made... Humidity... Age.... Other? I just got a box of Diesel Unholy Cocktail and the very first one was tight. I hade to repeatedly use a poker on it. Previous ones I e never had a problem with These I got in the mail and I've had them in my humidor, 70-70, for two day now Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Draw Let them sit for about 3 weeks....smoke another. See if that doesn't solve the problem. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

08-05-2011, 11:33 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Draw Probably too wet. Let them sit. __________________

08-05-2011, 11:49 PM	#4
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Draw I can say from my experience a tight draw is caused from over humidified sticks or every once in a while you will get a stick that has a hard spot in it. I agree with the two above let them sit for a while and then check them out

08-06-2011, 12:22 AM	#5
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Draw That is what I was wondering. Don't really have to worry about humidity here, almost a constant 70% year round. I keep my humidor in my bedroom closet where my wife keeps it nice and cool I will let them sit for a while and see. Maybe one a week and see how they settle Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2011, 12:23 AM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Draw Humidity can have a large effect (most likely the case here) but there are also times when the roller simply uses too much tobacco (overfilled) and has to roll the cigars tight to fit the dimensions he/she is trying to achieve. In that case, not much you can do but fight through it. If you so desire. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-06-2011, 12:44 AM	#7
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Draw Dry Box!! try 60 to 65% range on these, see if that helps! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-06-2011, 01:34 AM	#8
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Draw I always find this when I buy cigars in panama. At the Habanos they keep there cigars in an open room... Not exactly the best humidity for a good draw. I tend to use a long plastic stir stick and poke down an inch or 2 it usually helps. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-06-2011, 02:23 PM	#9
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Draw I was using an old dental tool I have in my bike toolbox (clean of course ). Worked great but had to repeat the poke a couple of times That tool is now in my travel humidor Posted via Mobile Device

08-11-2011, 01:01 AM	#12
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Draw Dry boxed a couple for 24 hours- turned out great!! Posted via Mobile Device