Cigar draw tools? - Page 3

Whee · 12-28-2008, 04:07 PM

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 · 12-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

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

Me too. Mine say my name though.

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".

12-28-2008, 05:22 PM

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 · 12-28-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Dang!!!

groogs · 12-28-2008, 07:18 PM

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

brigey57 · 12-28-2008, 07:34 PM

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.

Sailchaser · 12-28-2008, 07:46 PM

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

Silound · 12-28-2008, 08:20 PM

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 · 12-29-2008, 06:35 AM

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.

12-30-2008, 02:12 AM

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 · 12-31-2008, 12:02 PM

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

T

12-31-2008, 12:16 PM

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

Texan in Mexico · 12-31-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Is this a MASH reference?

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

Mr B · 12-31-2008, 03:55 PM

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.

01-01-2009, 03:11 PM

I think I smell a worm threader group buy coming.

Maybe CA customized worm threaders. SSWwwwweeeettttt!

SmokinApe · 01-01-2009, 07:40 PM

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

01-01-2009, 10:30 PM

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.

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

GTCanuk · 01-02-2009, 05:30 PM

The hanger trick usually works for me.

Asher · 01-02-2009, 05:45 PM

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

hotreds · 01-02-2009, 05:46 PM

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

View Poll Results: Do you own/use a draw tool?
Yes I own one and use it frequently/occasionally.	62	36.90%
No, I don't own one, but I would use one if I did own one.	80	47.62%
I don't own a draw tool because I wouldn't use it, or I own one and don't use it.	26	15.48%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

12-28-2008, 04:07 PM	#41
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-28-2008, 05:22 PM	#43
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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

12-28-2008, 07:18 PM	#45
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I couldn't find any Henry's tools so I started making my own Draw Pokers. This is what I came up with.

12-28-2008, 07:34 PM	#46
brigey57 Smoke me if you can... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bri Location: Enjoying the weather here! Posts: 256 Trading: (0)	Cigar draw tools? 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. __________________ There are five things that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a fine cigar." Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!

12-28-2008, 07:46 PM	#47
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,738 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar draw tools? A stainless steel worm threader from any tackle store will set you back about 3 bucks and works just great __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

12-28-2008, 08:20 PM	#48
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

12-29-2008, 06:35 AM	#49
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

12-30-2008, 02:12 AM	#50
totallytentative Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

12-31-2008, 12:02 PM	#51
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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 T

12-31-2008, 12:16 PM	#52
vicvitola Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? My favorite is the ashtray, followed by the lighting of another cigar.

12-31-2008, 03:55 PM	#54
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

01-01-2009, 03:11 PM	#55
Stogieboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? I think I smell a worm threader group buy coming. Maybe CA customized worm threaders. SSWwwwweeeettttt!

01-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#56
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I work by a BassProShop... I am going to pick up the worm threader and give it a try...

01-01-2009, 10:30 PM	#57
SmokinAFuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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. It's hard to see, but the pointed end is serrated(sp?) and helps keep the hole from closing back up.

01-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#58
GTCanuk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Paul (AKA Darrel) Location: Windsor. ON Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar draw tools? The hanger trick usually works for me.

01-02-2009, 05:45 PM	#59
Asher Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I have a set of Henry's Draw Tools, and they've saved some otherwise unsmokeable sticks.

01-02-2009, 05:46 PM	#60
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Cigar draw tools? Paper clip, but worm threader sounds like a better solution! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.