adamziegler
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Yes, thank you! Just printed and cut out with scissors. You cigars are looking good, how do they smoke?Nice band. Did you make it?
Yes, thank you! Just printed and cut out with scissors. You cigars are looking good, how do they smoke?Nice band. Did you make it?
They smoke alright. They aren't where I want them blend wise, conistency, and the head isn't always firm.Yes, thank you! Just printed and cut out with scissors. You cigars are looking good, how do they smoke?
I had some in the humidor for a bit to rest they taste really good now.They smoke alright. They aren't where I want them blend wise, conistency, and the head isn't always firm.
Wow. Impressive.Just finished up a batch of smokes for a new blend to try.
Top box are 50 ring gauge and white banded ones are short fill smokes.
Bottom 2 boxes are 50 ring gauge vitolas
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Top box are various short fill smokes I just tossed some wrappers on.
Bottom 2 boxes are 54 & 52 ring gauge.
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2 bundles on left: various ring gauges. All bound up of the blend & used paper strips as a mold.
2 bundles on the right are short fill sticks made with scraps from the blend.
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Still getting my method down, but I really enjoy this shape. Thanks BobI love those!
Bob
Oh my! Apologies on the delay on this one. Life has been a little busy on my end. Here are the blend details for the batch that I posted:Care to share your new blend?
No worries, I appreciate it. Thank youOh my! Apologies on the delay on this one. Life has been a little busy on my end. Here are the blend details for the batch that I posted:
Wrapper: Brazil Mata Fina
Binder: Cameroon
Filler: Nicaraguan Condega Ligero
Dominican CV PABL
Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso
Dominican T-13 Viso
Nicaraguan Estelí Seco
I have yet to try the blend yet. Just did a big batch of em. Have a band designed for em, just need to put the rest on. Which reminds me… I need to snap a pic of the Havana 608 & Corojo ‘99 plants I have going outside.
i used your molds, great resource.Lonsdale (42x6.5) 3D printed mold linked here: https://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/3d-print-files-cigar-molds.12814/#post-226694
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Depending on conditions, I have had them ready to roll in a couple of hours. Typically it is overnight before I wrap. If you are looking for some extra eyes on your process maybe start a new post where folks can offer some thoughts and suggestions?how long do you leave the bunch
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