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I might have to look into this a little. I like playing around with smokes especially when you have a cracked wrapper on a nice smoke and then you just find another smoke to take the wrapper from

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Glad you are feeling better. and i am glad you guys enjoyed them.:tu

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Petit coronas? Better save me a couple of those, too... :banger

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i have found that these corona sized cigars are much easier to bunch bind and wrap. I am so glad i finally got this mold.
and just because i like being a picture whore
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/y...8/IMG_1093.jpg

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Nice bro

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looking mighty nice! keep up the great work

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I like those.

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:dr
Looking good!

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Great job Andrew!

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Coronas are looking good brother. :tu :tu

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Those corona's look great brother!

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Very nice looking

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Is that corona mold from a new (to you) mold supplier? I'm still looking for some more RG options than I've been able to find, to date.

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Yah those are them!!!:tu Looking very good brother!

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So I have been keeping an eye on this thread and haven't said anything, I figure now is the time to say I would like to try one of these home rolls Drew. If you could PM me and let me now how to score a few it would be much abligued.

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BTW they look real good as well.

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Let me know if/when I can buy some, Andrew!

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loving that mold. I just wish I could upgrade to something like that. lol. maybe for my birthday.

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i got this one from the same place in PA ( BLH Industries) it is brand new.

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Great looking coronas! What did the mold cost you?

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75 shipped... It was the last of that size though as it was an older style mold

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Thanks, man!

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Hey Drew, quick question. how long does it take you to roll one?

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This will have to be broken down.. I spend about and hour bunching and binding 10, then about an hour and a half wrapping the 10. In between I do the pressing, rotation, press again. As well as prep my wrappers.

So in total 1 cigar should be about 10-15 min from bunching-wrapping.

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Love to try a home rolled cigar.

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ok. so I'm getting there. 8 in an hour for bunching. I didn't time it when wrapping them but yea.

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Andrew, just finished my 2nd of the dominican robusto fiver you sent me. It was worthy of it's own review (linky). Outstanding cigar! :tu :tu

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Thanks for the great review!

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So I finally got around to rolling up some cigars. Without the use of a mold or tuck cutter, I think I did alright. I will post pictures soon.

I did learn some things though. It is very important to roll the cigar in the proper angle. Also, it is better to use 2 leaves for the binder like most of the cuban rollers do.

As an aside, I used the gum arabic resin that I had and it did well. However, I was looking at the picture below and I have seen the holder he is using for the glue in many other places. I also included a video that shows this same glue holder. Anyone got any ideas on what product that is? My google-fu has turned up nothing.

http://www.zestpj.com/wp-content/upl...6/dsc_0001.jpg

Video showing cigar glue container:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmKL2P8H54

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Apologies if I missed it earlier in the thread, but has anyone found a good online source for chavetas?

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I can always make you one...

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How much would you charge?

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That's a great question. I'd like to know as well and get my hands on one or five. Haha.

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Oh a trade for some sticks...


@ Irishman
And were you referring to 5 chevetas? Or 5 hand rolled cigars

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Oh, cigars, sorry. Mea culpa.

Attentiveness is not always my strong suit.

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i guess im going to stick with these 42x5.? some are 5.5, some are 5.75. They are much easier to make since they are smaller, and i can make more faster... some will be for sale very soon.
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/y...8/IMG_1096.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/y...8/IMG_1095.jpg

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Home made cabinet? Im liking it

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It is for resting the cigars after they are rolled., storing scraps etc.

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mmm Corona. I think i have a bit of an inventory, ya think? might as well keep on...

Also, i have been thinking about getting rid of my 5x50 mold... just a thought as i have more fun with the corona size.

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/y...8/IMG_1102.jpg

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mmmm.... looks yummy! :)

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:dr

Let's get together again soon.

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Wow, looks like you've got quite the operation going there. you smokes look great. Any idea when you will start selling them? I'd love to try the Roxy.

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Whats the 7 medal things, file, and the sponge being used for?

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Those are stamps and ink pads, for making the labels.

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hmm I went to roll a batch before I got my 6x44 mold and My fillers alot more crumbly than my first batch I had. Even my viso is flaky. Am I only one that dampens the seco,ligero =filler a little to prevent flake when rolling? I keep it in bags and air tight container so the airs not the issue.

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I keep mine hydrated a little. This winter weather dries the stuff out fast. I usually spray a little on the seco and life to before I put it away.

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Finally got my 5er in today after a little detour. They look amazing, very nicely rolled, nice weight to them. Going to let them rest a bit before trying one.

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Man Drew you need to tape the stamps together or something, hahah. Stamping every letter individually seems excessive, especially with your production picking up. These sticks are looking amazing Drew, how are they smoking these days?

Oh and I am a big fan of your recent corona molds! Keep up the great work! I am looking forward to meeting you this weekend!

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I would like to see a vid or a pic by pic of how you do your cool bands.

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I believe he just stamps them Mickey.