Pics of Your Sticks, III

[Smokin Buffalo]

here are my latest. they are numbers 8-11 for number of cigars i have rolled. This was my 4th rolling session. I am learning a lot more from videos now that i know what to look for. The longer two are the Oscuro y Rico kit from WLT, while the shorter one is wrapped in Corojo which makes it my first foray into my own blend. The pic makes the shorter one look crooked, but it's not.



the longer sticks are 8x50 and the shorter around 5.5x50.
The middle stick has a few tares on the edges which gave it a bit of a rough look. I'm still learning to pull the wrapper tight but not so tight it rips. it's very annoying when it rips when you don't think you applied much pressure though.
thank you all for sharing your knowledge because i am soaking it up!

 

[Gdaddy]

You're learning quickly. Nicely done. I don't mind a darker rough look like that. Makes it look hand made.

 

[waikikigun]

Those look rad, man, awesome job.

I wouldn't stress it when things go wrong. It's inevitable.

I don't know if you're worried yet about cutting your feet parallel to the stick, but if so here's how I do it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz4XHe4M-ew

 

[Ben Brand]

Nice sticks you all. Well done

 

[TravisNTexas]

here are my latest. they are numbers 8-11 for number of cigars i have rolled.

Very nice. Those look great!

 

[charlie G.]

Wow Buffalo they look good for 8-11 and they also look mighty tasty. Keep rolling and enjoy.

 

[Smokin Buffalo]

Those look rad, man, awesome job.

I wouldn't stress it when things go wrong. It's inevitable.

I don't know if you're worried yet about cutting your feet parallel to the stick,

Thanks Waikikigun, I have just been using my ulu (Alaskan version of a chavatea) and cutting where the foot is solid. I will use this trick next time because I do like them to look their best.

 

[Smokin Buffalo]

i had a few scraps leftover from the three above so I used the Ecuador Maduro insides for a binder and Corojo half i had for a wrapper with the same fillers (3 parts Corojo seco and 1 part Nic Habano viso). I decided to do this after reading about not letting the wrappers stay in case for too long. I didn't want it to mold so I thought I'd through this together today. It ended up as a 5x54. I really need to pay attention so I can roll around a 48 which is what i like.




I did do a better job with the cap this time around. I'm learning to cut the flag the right way which really helps.

 

[TravisNTexas]

That cap looks really good!

 

[charlie G.]

That is a great looking cap. The whole cigar looks good. Do you roll your wrappers to smooth them out some before you roll them ? I find you get a better look finished product.

 

[BAGraphics]

Some sticks I rolled last night as gifts for some good friends I get to see only a few times a year.

 

[waikikigun]

Congrats on the nice cap.

 

[waikikigun]

BAG, wow!!

 

[Chris A]

Really nice caps.

 

[ArizonaDave]

Good looking sticks man! Your friends should be happy.

 

[charlie G.]

They all look good and tasty. Nice job

 

[Smokin Buffalo]

That is a great looking cap. The whole cigar looks good. Do you roll your wrappers to smooth them out some before you roll them ? I find you get a better look finished product.

Thank you, I haven't rolled them as of yet but I will add that into my procedures to see if it works for me. I've been trying to master 1 or 2 things new each time I roll. Not really "master" but at least try to get better.

 

[waikikigun]

These are some coronas I wrapped this morning with the WLT "Ecuador Maduro" wrapper. I made a couple tweaks to my triple cap technique and I think they are a little better now.

 

[Smokin Buffalo]

Bag, they look very tasty. I'm sure your friends will love them. As soon as I get a few together that don't look amateurish I will be sending out some bombs as well. I like to share as well.

 

[Smokin Buffalo]

Waikikigun, your video is how I finally got my cap right. If you've made changes, I'd love to see another video. I noticed Tim Torres cuts his flag when the wrapper reaches the head and the flag portion is still connected to the rest of the wrapper. That may take a while to learn though.