Puro Cibao
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Nice looking sticks, @Marc L !
Here's my second go at making two:
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The feel of them seems to be a bit firmer and I did the pigtail thing much better though that also needs improvement. I didn't care much for trying to cut a larger cap. One of my binder leaves had a few tears in it. I figured that since it would go under the wrapper it might not be a big deal. I could hear it tearing while rolling. So the foot looked horrible. But then so did the next one. This time I cut the me to get rid of the craptastic looking foot. I didn't bother capping the second stick, though now I'm wondering if I should have left a bit of the pigtail.
On the DVD that came with the kit he uses a cover from a magazine to roll up the end product. That gave me an idea of using a magazine cover to roll the filler. Maybe I'd get a smoother more linear roll and be able to feel loose spots better.
40 X 5-ish , 0.25 Cibao Criollo ligero / 0.25 Cibao Corojo ligero , 0.5 Cibao Corojo Viso / 0.5 Piloto Cubano Viso Fillers. 0.75 Dom Seco Binders. Corojo Oscuro Wrappers.
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I rolled two more today and these have turned out much better so far. I still need to add the wrapper tomorrow. However I was curious what was in my scraps bag. I was surprised and how big some of them were so I decided to go ahead and try rolling a cigarillo. As it doesn't have a mold I added the wrapper as soon as I was done with the binder and didn't bother with a cap.
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I've named it Lumpy. I suppose on average it's probably about a 30 ring and is 3.5" long. Couldn't really begin to tell you what all is in it... The larger end is a little squishy.
After coffee and a couple of chores I sat down and finished last night's endeavor. I didn't care for using the little piece of copper to make a cap so I took a quarter and used my knife as I couldn't find Karmen's exacto knife.
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These have turned out much better but I still need a bit more work. The foot is always splayed and the other end (head?) a little loose.
I've been eyeing the 1/4 lb leaf options from LeafOnly. Sure would prefer a bit more character and I'm uncertain as to how these leaves will all work out (leftovers of this or that). I could always go for a Maduro wrapper! Yum!
I also tried something different with putting the filler together. In essence I used a leaf to roll the rest in along with a little bit of scrap to fill in places. This way I was better able to get a feel for it and to keep it together better while I preped the binder leaf. I'm pretty happy with the results for the most part. Getting the diameter right is hit or miss. I'm using 5 filler leaves, the max suggested for the mold. Some slightly overfill the mold and, as the one is, a little bit undersized.
@rodwha - you're making good progress!
I worked on these yesterday:
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I did much better at feeling the size but found the mold didn't do much of anything as they were rolled to size. Not perfect but pretty good for a hand roll I think.
And I decided to not place the two cut ends (middle of the leaf pile) together to form the head. It seems a bit better but still needs work. I initially set out to try what Marc recommended, which is to cut that end before rolling the wrapper. I still want to try that too.
And somehow Lumpy morphed into a better looking stick which I decided to try last night:
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More flavor than his bigger brothers. Burned nicely and even.
Once you've got those things nailed, you're pretty much there :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rodwha
Worked on smoke 9 and 10 (not counting cigarillos). Smoked the first two along with Lumpy but these are what I have left in order:
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It begins from the right.
Nice looking sticks, Marc!
You've inspired me - got the day off tomorrow, think I'll roll a batch :)
You should see my stix..
Those are Beautiful, Mark.
Nice work, Mark! You're a one man cigar factory!
Figurados! Nice!!!
Beautiful, Marc!
Did ya use baby oil to get 'em shiny? (Heh)
Nyuk nyuk nyuk!Quote:
Originally Posted by El Whedo
I use 80w90 on mine. Voluminous clouds of smoke and a flavor you won't find anywhere else.
... except in a gearbox
They shine with stretch.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Whedo
48 X yada yada. cibao criollo ligaro, mata fina, piloto viso fillers. cibao seco, dom seco binders. corojo oscoro wrappers.
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40 X 5'ish cibao criollo ligaro, criollo viso, piloto viso fillers. cibao seco, dom seco binders. criollo wrappers and a ec ct seed wrapper
48 & 51 X yada yada. cibao criollo ligaro, cibao corojo viso, Cibao Vuelta Abajo ligaro, cibao corojo ligaro, Cibao Vuelta Abajo seco, criollo 98 viso binders/fillers, with criollo 98 wrappers.
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48 X 5.4. mata fina, cibao corojo viso, and piloto viso fillers dom seco binders with criollo 98 wrappers.
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Marc - are you retired by chance? Where do you find the time to do all that rolling?
Nice looking sticks as usual, BTW.
not sure what your getting at. I'll dial it back.
Please don't dial it back. I LOVE yer cigar pix.
Yer motivating me to learn to roll.
Please don't dial it back!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc L
I too enjoy seeing your craftsmanship.
I don't think Bruce ( @Bruck ) was doing anything but admiring your handy work knowing what it takes.
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