That’s what I’m thinking, but this is large! I don’t have that many accessories. Too big for my winedor. It’s about 2 ft long. Each section could probably hold 25 cigars.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
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That’s what I’m thinking, but this is large! I don’t have that many accessories. Too big for my winedor. It’s about 2 ft long. Each section could probably hold 25 cigars.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
Bring that to the ORGY next year - we can fit alot of cigars in that when you're not looking ! :seg:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nature
No, it can fit a lot of cigars to bring to the Orgy that find new homes. It will be padlocked so it doesn’t fill back up!Quote:
Originally Posted by WNYTONY
Silly boy - there's no where to put a lock on that. We'll use a bungee cord around it and I'll watch it for you so @greige matter doesn't try anythingQuote:
Originally Posted by Nature
I have had a Colbri V Cutter for a while now and love it. There are just some cigars that seem to be better suited to a different cut. So I covered all my bases and got:
XiKAR Xi1
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And a XiKAR 9mm Punch
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Already used them both and they work great. Think I now have my cutting needs taken care of.
I love xikar and there warranty the only thing I will warn of is the finish on your key chain punch probably wont last, I know my didn'tQuote:
Originally Posted by LazyLightning
Patina. An often used tool showing wear is a loved tool. Character.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
Did you check to see if there is a pouch for the punch? Xikar will send you a free leather pouch for their cutters or lighters if you register, at least they did a few years ago. They might have one for the punch too?
It's a keychain punch so no pouch for it but rubbing up against my other keys ruined the finish and looks like Chris got a keychain punch also so wanted to warn him...but yes I got pouches for all my lighters and cutters and v cutter
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Originally Posted by Nature
I can't drive because of health issues, so the ring is coming off and wont be up against keys. I have a couple slip covers laying around but I will contact them and see about the pouches, thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
My new ashtray showcasing my three favorite hobbies. Cigars, guitars, and Joe Bonamassa.
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Kind of like the inmates running the asylum if Tony is watching it.Quote:
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Oh Steve, that hurts just a little. I was going to offer to keep an eye on Mary for you but I might as well just let @jhedrick83 loose now !Quote:
Originally Posted by greige matter
I'd keep an eye on Mary for you.:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by WNYTONY
Hands off Jesse.Quote:
Originally Posted by jhedrick83
I can finally post this!
First I want to thank Kayla @cheaphumidors for taking extremely good care of me during this purchase. I got my first 100 count humi from her when I got started smoking cigars. Still have it, and it still works great.
As we all know, there comes a time when you run out of room. That time had come for me, so I decided to expand my storage capacity.
Kayla suggested both of these pieces.
The Havana Foot Locker Cigar Humidor, which when the trays are removed are perfect for boxes and the Geneve Standing Cigar Humidor, both with a 500ct capacity :
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Had an issue with a crack in the drawer of the Geneve, so she had her supplier send me a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement drawer was too big and simply could not fit in the slot. I have to give Kayla big props for this, she had them send me a completely new piece. The new one I am happy to say was perfect, and is now in the beginning phase of the seasoning process. The footlocker is now in the stabilization phase and should be ready for some boxes very soon.
I have zero affiliation with CheapHumidors, but I trust her judgement and can't speak highly enough of how she treats her customers and fellow BUMs. For that I thank you once again Kayla!
Awesome piece of equipment bro! And and rather large THUMBS UP to Kayla for taking care of ya! Nice job @CheapHumidors/MENTION]
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It was my pleasure Chris!Quote:
Originally Posted by LazyLightning
Just got this new cutter. It’s kind of a cross between a guillotine and a scissors.
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Came with this sturdy, full leather, pouch.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9890c4bd35.jpg
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A small item.
My leatherette pouch for my Xikar fell apart long ago, as you can see by the wear. The other side is more worn.
I had problems with it occasionally opening while in my pocket.
Reaching into one’s pocket fishing for car keys, lighter, etc. is not a good match with an open, sharp cigar cutter.
Got a new Buffalo leather pouch.
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I think I need one of those!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nature
Xikar Cigar Cutter CaseQuote:
Originally Posted by SoCal gunner
For us pipers, they have a lot of nice leather accessories.
Got some acrylic trays for my large tupperdore. They fit perfectly, but YMMV, depending upon the storage container or cooler used.
I liked them so much, I got a few more for my winedor.
I forewent the traditional Spanish cedar trays. These were about half the price and available the same day from the local general merchandise discount retail store [emoji457] Sometimes I lack patience.
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I like that they stack together, so no crushing of cigars. At 8” wide, they fit nearly all cigars for length. At 2” high, it is perfect for 2 layers.
You can get smaller ones that also nest. I got a 4x12, hoping it would contain my short and small cigars, but it is about a half inch too narrow.
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They also have an 8x8, that could combine with a 4x8 and stack exactly on the 12x8 for ultimate flexibility if you wanted to sort your cigars that far.
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The size that I didn’t see is a 6x8; two would fit perfect nested on a 12x8.
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I have them in use along with my cedar trays in my winedor, stacking one on top of another. They are very similar in size.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6563fffc32.jpg
Next up; sort and reorganize!
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I wonder about airflow in the acrylics?
That is a thought, but wouldn’t be worse than smaller tuppers with lids. Where they are stacked with the cedar trays, there is plenty of airflow. I shuffle through my cigars in the various trays often enough they get plenty of air change.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
Cello’d sticks don’t get airflow, and they seem to be fine. Yes, I know cellophane breaths, but it is very limited and slow.
Lack of openness could be an advantage if there ever was an issue (mold, beetles) because they would be isolated.
I don’t think they are air tight. If they were, they would be difficult to lift off of one another. They aren’t. Less so probably than a winedor; just a smaller version.
I suppose one could drill some holes in the bottom or sides for airflow. I considered doing that in the bottom of one with media in a tray below it.
Now you’ve got me thinking.
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media in the bottom 4x8, with two 4x4 above with holes drilled in the bottoms, one of them containing a circulating fan, like a repurposed computer cooling fan. This would draw air over the media and up through the fan. Maybe just two stacked 4x4s.?
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Not sure I have been considering a fan in my humidor but have not yet. I like the trays but I was using wire trays for my stacking and sorting for airflow purposes. I do not know which is better or not.
If you use a fan, it needs to cycle. Continuous actually creates problems, at least for me. I just use one of those ultra-cheap outlet timers with a dial, set for 30 minutes on twice a day.
@WNYTONY has a good circulating fan set up.
That is a good question topic; how much air flow, or lack of it, effects cigars. A lot of hyperbole and probably emotion, but little in the way of scientific evidence with controls.
Aww, what am I talking about? Cigars are for enjoyment; not fussing over. If they are smoking fine, why change what you (we) do?
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I remember some topic on the old site someone was wanting to age cigars wrapped in plastic vs not to see which was better.Quote:
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Had to replace my last one.
Either someone glommed it or I lost it.
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This is an incredible cutter. Too bad its so heavy- lends itself to the cut, but not the pocketQuote:
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It's like having a brick in your pocket compared to other cutters.
But the cut is so worth it.
I too just picked up a new cutter (cant have too many). Combination of a couple of my Xikars getting sticky and watched a 2guys podcast where Dave said he's used the same cutter on the show for 12 yrs (thats a min of 1248 cuts) and its still like new. Sure, he's a salesman but I needed a filler to get free shipping too, so I gave this serated cutter a shot.
Edit to add this thing is solid and weighs more than my xikars - nice clean cut on my cigar - heres hoping its a good one!
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Looks nice but curious if the serrations do anything peo or conQuote:
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I have one of these on the way!Quote:
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If you like a V-cut, I think you will like this cutter. As @zahbatton said it's heavy and solid! Gives a nice, clean, deep V-cut each and every time.Quote:
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This cigar accessory, or something similar, frequently accompanies my after dark cigars.
Purchases made;
- PEX brass coupler
- Tiki wick
- O-rings
- lamp fuel (already had)
- bottle of whiskey.
Had to be emptied first, of course. I recall this was a Brothers in Bond.
Yeah, I know. I could have bought a kit for this, but not as enjoyable.
I will light it up after I get a longer wick.
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Impulse buy I have no real need or use for it.
Wanted one price was good. The humidity puck looks rough so because of that I may treat for mold. Since this is not I need to use it immediately purchase this will get a deep clean.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8c70ce6629.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...16e2c0ccc3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c047903710.jpg
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So after I noticed the humidity puck was a bit fuzzy I knew I needed a deep clean. Filled a spray bottle full of isopropyl alcohol and gave it all a good soaking.. I figure will let it sry and soak it again with whatever is left in spray bottle and should be good after that?Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
Any thoughts?
Nice case!
How many sticks is it supposed to hold?
I would chuck the puck and throw a couple of Boveda paks in there whenever you needed to use it.
Its a 40 CT. My guess is some may have tried this for long term storage. I may toss the puck but when I get around to using this it will be boveda packs for humidity. Like I said this was not a practical but I just wanted it. Now I have a 5ct 10 ct 15 ct and 40 ct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brimy
I'd toss the puck - the gel is contaminated most likely.Quote:
Originally Posted by josh lucky 13
I have a Xikar version that was my first humi. Took the sleeves out and it fit probably 80 - definitely more than 40. Used it on a flight with the sleeves, and was able to double up some rows that had small sticks.