Cigar draw tools?

[Silound]

So how many of you use a draw tool of some variety, how often, and what are your thoughts? I assume most of you must have at least one, since they're invaluable to me with CC's and some tighter rolled NC's.


I've recently gotten a creative urge and sat down with my lathe and some leftover wood blanks to make a half dozen nice handles for my steel-rod draw pokers.

Just wondering others thoughts on them.

[SmokeyJoe]

Got a beautiful set of Henry's with "SmokeyJoe" embossed on the handles... SWEET! :ss

[cort]

Dont have one and never even seen one in person. I sure could have used one on a number of ocassions

[alley00p]

I use a pipe tool that was gifted to me by Fissure. :D

The spoon and tamper are great handles when I use the the little stainless poker. I works great when you get a stick that was wrapped tight. :tu


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[krash]

I also got a set of Henry's Tools with my name on them, and they've paid for themselves with the few cigars I've unplugged with them. Glad I got the set when they were available.:)

[alley00p]

I also got a set of Henry's Tools with my name on them, and they've paid for themselves with the few cigars I've unplugged with them. Glad I got the set when they were available.:)

Is that the plastic thing that holds your cigar with the long metal rod for unglugging up to a churchill length stick?


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[Lee]

I've never seen one. I have usually just tried recutting or just fight my way through.

[BORIStheBLADE]

After the first time I needed it I bought one.

[bobarian]

The second best accessory I have! Next to my Palio. I never go to a herf without my Henry's tools and they sit next to me on my end table at home. Paid for themselves over and over again. :tu

[Lucky_Hippo]

I just use a paperclip. It's not smooth and actually has little ridges on it so it works pretty well. Addmittedly I don't use it very often smoking mainly NC's that I keep around 63% humidity, but it does get used a few times a year.

[Buena Fortuna]

I made one from a coat hanger, and it works great; especially on fugitives from the island which are frequently plugged.
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[ashmaster]

I just use a paperclip. It's not smooth and actually has little ridges on it so it works pretty well.

I use the same thing and most of the time it works for me.

[Studebaker]

I'd use one occasionally if I had one. I wish I'd bought a Henry's tool a while back. I get the impression from some posts here that they aren't available any more. That confirms what I suspected after trying in vain to find them online about a month ago. (I guess I missed the memo.)

I'll try a paper clip next time....never thought of that. :D

[heavyd]

I use Henry's now, and have used the Drawpoker in the past. The Henry's tool works better because the metal rod is thicker, which clears the cigar better.

[floydpink]

Even though I don't approve of the way Henry treats the nurses in the hospital, I respect his hard work in the shed out back enough to use his tools and find they work very well. PERIOD.

[Ashcan Bill]

I keep a couple of short, sharpened end pieces of 316SS welding rod laying around. Works fine when the need arises.

[LockOut]

I just always use a paperclip

[DonWeb]

Own a couple of Henry's as well.

I've also grabbed a 1/4 in drill bit - when I'm smoking in the garage.

[scooter]

I have a set of Henry's tools and they have saved several cigars.

[awsmith4]

I use a pipe tool that was gifted to me by Fissure. :D

The spoon and tamper are great handles when I use the the little stainless poker. I works great when you get a stick that was wrapped tight. :tu


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I use a pipe tool as well, it also works great as a nubbing tool. A paperclip or a piece of coat hanger has also worked for me in the past

[nozero]

Another satisfied owner of a set of Henry's Draw Tools here. I upgraded from the large paperclip I was using previously. Once I learned not to go to deep and stay about an inch back from the burn line, I started having much better luck with them. Before I learned, I was running it all the way through and found it ruined the taste.

[tedrodgerscpa]

I'm actually looking for a 'nicer' set of draw tools (Henry's seem to be done @ heartfelt), so please let me know if the creative juices get flowin'....

[SmokinApe]

I'm actually looking for a 'nicer' set of draw tools (Henry's seem to be done @ heartfelt), so please let me know if the creative juices get flowin'....

:tpd:

[goalie204]

I've used a paperclip, but would love to get one of these pipe tools

[DKPRLP]

I use a coat hanger with the end flattened and twist when I pull it out. Rarely have to use it though..

[Silound]

Ok, so it seems like there's a handful who don't have Henry's tools that would want something. Maybe I need to get a creatin then and make a couple.

[kgoings]

Where can you get the Henry's tools?

[servo24601]

Where do you buy Henry's draw tool? I googled it but I cannot find a link, and it is not on CI or Famous, at least with a search.

Thanks!

[goalie204]

https://www.heartfeltindustries.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HCT_M

[Vitis]

I use a thin drill bit. Twist going in, twist pulling out. Works great

~Vitis

[duckmanco]

I bought some metal BBQ skewers that I cut down that seem to work pretty good. I hate having to use them, but its nice to have something ready to go.

[WyGuy]

I just use a paper clip whenever I need to loosen the draw up. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done. Might have to give the drill bit a try next time.

[awsmith4]

https://www.heartfeltindustries.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HCT_M

Heartfelt seems to be out of stock and has been for a little while now, I wonder if they will get more

[Heatmiser]

That Henry's draw tool looks alot like the $2 worm threader I purchased from Bass Pro Shops... :hm

Seriously, save the $18 and grab a worm threader. Has the nice wooden handle to boot...

[TOB9595]

I use a KABOB SKEWER most of the time. I also Hhave a DRAWPOKER. Works well...
DRY BOXING seems to work the best for me.
I am sorry to say.
Tom

[Pat1075]

I don't have one but I use the one at the shop when I need it. BTW Don Salvatore makes a decent looking one called a Havana draw enhancer.

[havana_lover]

if I have a plugged cigar, I exchange it.. get thing about living in europe.. :D

[tedrodgerscpa]

Ok, so it seems like there's a handful who don't have Henry's tools that would want something. Maybe I need to get a creatin then and make a couple.

Yeppers! If you make them, you could probably sell them!

[Cigary]

I actually paid for the Drawpoker a couple of years ago and have used it often when I get a cigar ( pre light ) that is plugged. The nice thing about this is that you are assured of a straight rod going thru the entire cigar without worrying if your line goes off center and you poke a hole in some other area of what you are smoking. Since I have been dry boxing my cigars for the last year I don't use the poker as much.

[borndead1]

Have a DrawPoker and use it to open up plugged cigars.

It also works well as a roach clip--just stab the DP into the side of the cigar and I can nub it down to almost nothing. :D


Some cigars are just too packed though, and the wrapper will split if you stick any kind of draw opener into the cigar.

[Whee]

Bought a set of Henry's tools from Heartfelt and while I have not had to use them often...they have been great when pressed into service.

[Blueface]

Got a beautiful set of Henry's with "SmokeyJoe" embossed on the handles... SWEET! :ss

Me too. Mine say my name though.:r

I happened to leave them outside, in my patio, in Florida.
Nothing survives that.
They are now slightly rusted but I prefer to call the look "rustic".:D

[SilverFox]

I never go (or rather went) anywhere without my Henry Tools gifted to me by Old Sailor. Seems someone liked them at the last herf as they disappeared :(

[SmokinApe]

I never go (or rather went) anywhere without my Henry Tools gifted to me by Old Sailor. Seems someone liked them at the last herf as they disappeared :(


Dang!!!

[groogs]

I couldn't find any Henry's tools so I started making my own Draw Pokers. This is what I came up with.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_1369.jpg

[brigey57]

I can't say I've ever needed one. I have only found a handful of cigars that did not have a good to great draw. :D

[Sailchaser]

A stainless steel worm threader from any tackle store will set you back about 3 bucks and works just great

[Silound]

Ok, well since so many people seem like they'd like one, I'm going to try and finalize a better (sic) design than the one I have currently, and make a few prototypes for testing. If all goes well, I'll post further.

[ucla695]

I don't own one, but would if I had too. Luckily, I haven't had the need to use one since I lowered my RH to 62-65% several years ago. I also test the draw before I light, so that also helps me avoid the need for a draw tool.

[totallytentative]

I guess I should feel fortunate that I picked up a set of Henry's Tools before they vanished. They come with a nice set of instructions that's entertaining to read.


On the topic about making draw tools, I noticed one day that there are barbeque or grill skewers that have wooden handles (maybe a bit large, mind you) and shafts that are marked off at 1" intervals like Henry's tools so that you can judge how far in it goes. I haven't compared the shaft sizes to see if they're comparable, but this was at a dollar store, so I'm sure someone sells a set the right size somewhere. If someone wants to bend a couple, cut it, and file down the tips I could see it working.

[Partagaspete]

I posted I do not own one but would use one because as of now I use bamboo skewers and sometimes the split wrappers because thier are probably thicker than a draw tool

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[vicvitola]

My favorite is the ashtray, followed by the lighting of another cigar.

[Texan in Mexico]

Even though I don't approve of the way Henry treats the nurses in the hospital, I respect his hard work in the shed out back enough to use his tools and find they work very well. PERIOD.

Is this a MASH reference?

If so, very funny. If not, I will slowly back out of the room!

[Mr B]

That's funny that a few of you mentioned the worm threader. I thought of that also. I make my own bass lures so currently I am using a .051 Buzzbait wire to poke mine.

[Stogieboy]

I think I smell a worm threader group buy coming. :ss Maybe CA customized worm threaders. SSWwwwweeeettttt!

[SmokinApe]

I work by a BassProShop... I am going to pick up the worm threader and give it a try...

[SmokinAFuente]

Now we can't have a draw poker thread with out adding the one from the long gone Petroglyph Design. Here is a pic of mine.



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/dckalittle/Cigar%20Stuff/PetroglyphDesigns009.jpg

It's hard to see, but the pointed end is serrated(sp?) and helps keep the hole from closing back up.

[GTCanuk]

The hanger trick usually works for me.:pi

[Asher]

I have a set of Henry's Draw Tools, and they've saved some otherwise unsmokeable sticks.

[hotreds]

Paper clip, but worm threader sounds like a better solution!

[tedrodgerscpa]

+1 on the worm threader... Found them at a Bass Pro Shop in Tennessee for $2.49... They work very well.

[TimS]

New to the Asylum. How's it goin? I made my own tool but never use it. If the cigar is plugged, I will try to cut it a little shorter. Fifty percent of the time this works. If it is truely plugged, I throw the cigar away. I don't want to spend this precious time fighting a cigar.

[tedrodgerscpa]

New to the Asylum. How's it goin? I made my own tool but never use it. If the cigar is plugged, I will try to cut it a little shorter. Fifty percent of the time this works. If it is truely plugged, I throw the cigar away. I don't want to spend this precious time fighting a cigar.

Sometimes throwing away a rare or expensive stick is not a viable option... Just my :2

I do use your approach on torpedos or belicoso cigars with a great deal of success, however.

[Walt]

I have an old set of Henry's Draw Correction tools that I rarely use. I've found that they can open up a plugged cigar, but also do a great job of insulating the heat as it passes through the newly formed tunnel. As a result some of the cigars I've used them on tend to get hot much faster than normal.

[Dgar]

I said "Yes", but mine is made from a clothes hanger, it's worked fine the few times I've needed it. I usually dont have too many problems with plugged cigars, or draws that are too tight. I might use my clothes hanger a couple times a year, so I just dont need it often enough to considered buying one...