This Is How I Roll........Cigar Board Style!

[quo155]

I've seen a few questions and comments here and there, throughout the forum...but there's no place where all of this info is in "one spot":

What do you use (or recommend) for your Cigar Board? Why? Thoughts?

Also, what size (actual or approximate) is truly the ideal cigar rolling board? (This can vary, I realize...but what is the average size of these boards?)

Why is it that traditional manufacturer rollers boards so thick? Thoughts?

Feel free to include other types of materials as I've seen sprinkled throughout FTT. But what types/species of wood are these made from? Why? Thoughts?

I ask all of this information for two reasons. One, I see the question here and there and the answers are always slightly different...ok, but let's put that info here in one place as two, I seem to be obsessed with this part of the hobby...what board do I make, buy...pick?

Let's try to keep this thread to cigar rolling boards only. I will create separate threads on the "cutter", etc.

Photos, add photos...we all like to see (especially us OCD noobs) what you're using!

 

[AmaxB]

I've seen stainless steel helps the leaf stay put. When I started I used the wife's hard wood cutting board but that was a one time shot _After the first time it became mine and she got a new one, made her happy, and made me happy._
Many things work - could be a matter of what you like

 

[quo155]

I agree with your last statement AB, for sure! Thanks for you input!

THREAD NOTES:

BTW, I did want to add that I'm not looking for the "correct answer" as much as to gather info from everyone willing to offer it...and then form my own opinion of what to order/buy/make/etc.

Also, I should add that I am not looking for folks to argue over what's better than this...or that, but more of a list of what works for who!

 

[AmaxB]

I agree with your last statement AB, for sure! Thanks for you input!

THREAD NOTES:

BTW, I did want to add that I'm not looking for the "correct answer" as much as to gather info from everyone willing to offer it...and then form my own opinion of what to order/buy/make/etc.

Also, I should add that I am not looking for folks to argue over what's better than this...or that, but more of a list of what works for who!

Oh I like what you said "not looking for the "correct answer". " get as much intel as you can then move forward.

 

[rainmax]

It can be butcher cutting board. Veins of the wood needs to be vertical on the cutting surface. Thats why is so thick.

 

[FmGrowit]

As Maks has suggested, a good cutting board surface is made with the end-grain of a durable wood. The thickness is a "which came first" question. In order for the end grain to have an integrity, it has to be thick enough not to split. The thickness of the board also needs to be able to allow the tuck to be secured. I don't know if either of these conditions where taken into consideration or if neither where when the first board/cutter combinations where made.



If you want a board that will absolutely never wear out, make it out of Beech.

 

[Gdaddy]

I got (for free) a slab of granite at a counter top fabricator. They throw out loads of this great stuff. approx 22" x 15" and 1 1/8" thick. Heavy and sits rock solid on a thin towel. They had all kinds of granite and Corian pieces to choose from sitting by the dumpster. Flipped him $10 and he cut it to the size I wanted.

I use a pizza cutter and it doesn't leave a scratch. The leaf sticks to it like stainless steel. If I ever wanted to in the future I could glue a piece of stainless to it but I'm happy the way it is.

 

[Brown Thumb]

I got (for free) a slab of granite at a counter top fabricator. They throw out loads of this great stuff. approx 22" x 15" and 1 1/8" thick. Heavy and sits rock solid on a thin towel. They had all kinds of granite and Corian pieces to choose from sitting by the dumpster. Flipped him $10 and he cut it to the size I wanted.I use a pizza cutter and it doesn't leave a scratch. The leaf sticks to it like stainless steel. If I ever wanted to in the future I could glue a piece of stainless to it but I'm happy the way it is.

Man you read my mind. I was wondering about granite building this table tonight. I have a granite place I drive by to get a price to cut me a piece cut. Thanks.Tom

 

[Knucklehead]

I started out with a thicker board than is necessary for good rolling, but my plan is to sand the surface flat again after a certain amount of chaveta damage. A thick board can be refurbished more times than a thin one. I used rough cut walnut because I had a stack of it. I just took the butt end off the widest board. Two sides of it still have the bark on it. It's about 1-1/2 thick. Grain density is a trade-off. I notice my chaveta cutting into the walnut deeper than it would hard maple or something, but I am also noticing that my chaveta rarely needs touching up on a whetstone. A hard maple board won't sustain as much damage, but will dull your tools faster. Bob's use of a plastic board makes perfect sense.

 

[Knucklehead]

Man you read my mind. I was wondering about granite building this table tonight. I have a granite place I drive by to get a price to cut me a piece cut. Thanks.Tom

Find a kitchen installer and ask for the granite cut outs for the kitchen sink. They're great for a small table or stand. You may have to clean up the edges and band it with wood. They're construction garbage so you can get them for free.

 

[Gdaddy]

The guy I tipped $10 to cut my granite to size liked the idea of a cigar table so I asked if he liked cigars. He said yes so I gave him a couple smokes and he finished the edges perfectly for me.

 

[MarcL]

..... building this table tonight. .....

WOW! that looks like a nice place for Her. Are you adopting Her?

 

[Brown Thumb]

You can't just adopt one of these rollers, It is a long process, You would have to contact Big Bonner for the necessary Paperwork, A PayPal Account is Quicker .

 

[Gdaddy]

I use two molds in the clamps on the right. That's all I need. Basic cutters work just fine.

 

[Bruck]

I use a plastic cutting board for cutting, bunching, and binding, and have a piece of stainless that I use for wrapping - helps keep the wrapper straight.
Tnx for info on granite - I figured that would be as good as stainless, maybe better.

 

[MarcL]

You can't just adopt one of these rollers, It is a long process, You would have to contact Big Bonner for the necessary Paperwork, A PayPal Account is Quicker .

R U sure? because, as I remember it, if during the trial, there was an option to buy.

I use two molds in the clamps on the right. That's all I need. Basic cutters work just fine.

That looks good. I've been looking for a poly rotary blade to use on a formica top.
I've never thought of microwaving my stash, I'll have to try that.

 

[Gdaddy]

That looks good. I've been looking for a poly rotary blade to use on a formica top.
I've never thought of microwaving my stash, I'll have to try that.

FYI...Those are wine coolers not microwaves.

 

[MarcL]

Just kidding around with you Don. nice wineadors.

 

[Bruck]

FYI...Those are wine coolers not microwaves.

LOL, I did read on another forum about using a microwave to dry out manufactured sticks that come too wet in the mail. Process:
Clip the head
nuke for 10 seconds
blow steam out
repeat until no more steam comes out
I tried this once just for grins - it works but I wouldn't risk ruining a good stick this way.

 

[Brown Thumb]

I was messing with you MarcL. I bought one. Ever try to adopt a dog it is worse than adopting a kid. I never adopted one them tho. I got enough of them Critters.I got the unit looking a little better, now for some legs and granite. Nothing on Craig's list called around and nothing for granite scraps that size.I was talking to a bud that has a roofing business and knows the local Granite Places Owner that told me no.This dude is Cool he will get it for free for me, Cut To size. He freaking knows everyone.