Pics of your sticks!! 2021

[CigarBaron]

View attachment 39850My first two tries… Did my better on the second one(on top)

I love the evolution posts, keep em coming.

 

[mbatini]

Reshaping my rolling!
After a lot of time I can concentrate back on the rolling part.

Giving a try ro the estrujado bunching


All same filler, 4 each for 38, 44 and 50rg. All wrapped in Criollo 98.


Bye
Mauro

 

[MarcL]

5.7 X 50 from the center, CV Black , Rene Ligero , Rene Viso , Rene seco fillers. 4 lamina with 3 vein from CV PA seco and CVPABDR for binders with, ECCMRN Wrappers.

 

[deluxestogie]

Extrapolation

Extrapolation is the mathematical skill of determining approximately how ugly this cigar must have been, before I smoked 2/3 of it.

I had planned to use a "rough" segment of CT Broadleaf as a binder. The gorgeous wrapper was...never mind. That gorgeous wrapper burst in 5 or 6 different places, just as I completed wrapping the head. Harsh words were uttered. I unwrapped the CT Broadleaf binder, and reapplied it as carefully as its shabby condition would allow.

Interpolation

Interpolation is the mathematical skill of filling-in the missing information. My filler was 1 leaf of dark Olor, two leaves of Glessnor, and a half-leaf of WLT Peru ligero. (I admit, the Peru ligero is the opposite half of the leaf that failed me as a wrapper. I forgot how delicate it is when undergoing tension.)

The unlit aroma was a joy. Draw was perfect. Nicotine strength is medium-to-full. As long as I don't look at it, my mind is tricked into believing it is a wonderful cigar.

Bob

 

[Biglizard1]

Bob, I believe you did enjoy a wonderful cigar.

 

[Yug]

Without the clothespin? Congratulations (just kidding, I love to tease my friends). I am sure of the quality of the smoke of this cigar. I can't help but think of the nice pipe tobacco boxes with a mediocre blend while my blends in a mediocre package are excellent.

 

[Homegrowngoodnes]

Havana 92 not a bad puro

 

[Snowblithe]

Here are some freshly rolled cheroots. KFC simultaneously to act as binder and wrapper, filled with mostly flojo Seco for burn quality, and a hint more KFC with more than a hint of Latakia for obvious reasons.

 

[MarcL]

5.7 X 50 from the center, ASP Ligero , Pelo d’Oro ligero , Pelo d’Oro seco fillers. 3 lamina with 2 vein from CVPABDR and CV PA seco binders with, ECCMRN Wrappers.

 

[waikikigun]

Here are some freshly rolled cheroots. KFC simultaneously to act as binder and wrapper, filled with mostly flojo Seco for burn quality, and a hint more KFC with more than a hint of Latakia for obvious reasons. View attachment 39932View attachment 39931

Interested in a trade of a few of mine for a few of these?

 

[Snowblithe]

Interested in a trade of a few of mine for a few of these?

In principal yes, but I’m almost out of ingredients for these at the moment. When I have a better supply we can work it out. I will be putting in an order no later than December, I think…

 

[Biglizard1]

Went outside to enjoy a cigar. First one in two weeks, paused for my surgery.
A nice stick I rolled in June

Dominican Criollo Ligero
Piloto Cubano Seco
With a PA Oscuro wrapper

Tasting notes are spicy and flavorful.
Stronger than I expected. I may have to paw through my stock and get some more Piloto Cubano added in.

 

[CigarBaron]

First rolls in a few months, gotta restock the humidor.

Kind of a random blend, let's see what happens.

44 (left) and 54 (right) ring gauge, Corojo Wrapper, CV Corojo Seco Binder, Rene Viso, Criollo 98 Ligero; all WLT.


And the foot.

 

[deluxestogie]

Are your bands embossed?

Bob

 

[CigarBaron]

Are your bands embossed?

Bob

Yes, I use a handheld embosser with a custom graphic.

 

[MarcL]

Yes, I use a handheld embosser with a custom graphic.

I thought you started a thread on it. I couldn't locate it. Is this the embosser company you used?

Custom Text Desk Embosser (2" x 1" Rectangle)

Custom Desk Embosser with a 2 x 1 inch die customized with your own text. Makes a wonderful Gift! Emboss Books, Stationery, Envelopes, Foil Seals or Note Paper.

dominionstamps.com

 

[CigarBaron]

I thought you started a thread on it. I couldn't locate it. Is this the embosser company you used?

Custom Text Desk Embosser (2" x 1" Rectangle)

Custom Desk Embosser with a 2 x 1 inch die customized with your own text. Makes a wonderful Gift! Emboss Books, Stationery, Envelopes, Foil Seals or Note Paper.

dominionstamps.com

I talked about it on the BOTL forum, hence why you couldn't find it here. But yes that is the very same company and embosser I use.

In case there are interested parties, this is the graphic I made for the embosser and below are a few examples of different band materials (although I usually use construction paper these days as I prefer the pastel colours and they glue well with most typical cigar glues).

 

[deluxestogie]

Are you cutting out each embossed band with a pair of scissors?

Bob

 

[CigarBaron]

Are you cutting out each embossed band with a pair of scissors?

Bob

Yes. I don't roll enough for it to be a problem, but I have considered other options.

Custom cookie cutter with the same outline? There's gotta be a company that makes em.

 

[Knucklehead]

Yes. I don't roll enough for it to be a problem, but I have considered other options.

Custom cookie cutter with the same outline? There's gotta be a company that makes em.

Die cut leather video, leather die maker

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhvZ4oBGDSg


You could also try an X-acto knife to see if that is faster than scissors.

Edit: Another idea would be to make a template from acrylic and trace inside the template with an X-acto knife.