Cigar draw tools?

Silound · 12-27-2008, 09:50 PM

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 · 12-27-2008, 10:41 PM

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

cort · 12-27-2008, 10:44 PM

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

krash · 12-27-2008, 10:46 PM

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 · 12-27-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Blueface · 12-28-2008, 04:42 PM

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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".

alley00p · 12-27-2008, 10:44 PM

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

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.

awsmith4 · 12-28-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by alley00p

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

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.

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

12-28-2008, 08:55 AM

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 · 12-28-2008, 09:31 AM

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 · 12-28-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 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'....

kgoings · 12-28-2008, 10:43 AM

Where can you get the Henry's tools?

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

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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!!!

Lee · 12-27-2008, 10:59 PM

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

BORIStheBLADE · 12-27-2008, 11:01 PM

After the first time I needed it I bought one.

bobarian · 12-28-2008, 01:48 AM

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.

Lucky_Hippo · 12-28-2008, 03:11 AM

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.

12-28-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

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.

Buena Fortuna · 12-28-2008, 03:59 AM

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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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%
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12-27-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Cigar draw tools? 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. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

12-27-2008, 10:41 PM	#2
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,168 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar draw tools? Got a beautiful set of Henry's with "SmokeyJoe" embossed on the handles... SWEET! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

12-27-2008, 10:44 PM	#3
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar draw tools? Dont have one and never even seen one in person. I sure could have used one on a number of ocassions

12-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#4
krash Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Central MN Posts: 40 Trading: (3)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

12-27-2008, 10:44 PM	#7
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I use a pipe tool that was gifted to me by Fissure. 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. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

12-28-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

12-28-2008, 09:31 AM	#10
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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'.... __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

12-28-2008, 10:43 AM	#12
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Cigar draw tools? Where can you get the Henry's tools? __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

12-28-2008, 05:22 PM	#13
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

12-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#15
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I've never seen one. I have usually just tried recutting or just fight my way through.

12-27-2008, 11:01 PM	#16
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar draw tools? After the first time I needed it I bought one. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

12-28-2008, 01:48 AM	#17
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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.

12-28-2008, 03:11 AM	#18
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar draw tools? 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. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-28-2008, 03:59 AM	#20
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar draw tools? I made one from a coat hanger, and it works great; especially on fugitives from the island which are frequently plugged. Posted via Mobile Device