Draw Tools Question

I've used very thin drill bits instead with great success. I've found that poking/ piercing them with thin rods etc can cause them to split as they're literally being pushed outwards. The drill spinning around inside (twisting it with my fingers) removes the actual tobacco instead of just pressing it aside. I do have to tap it to remove the dust though, but overall I find it better than piercing them.

[wayner123]

I too have had much better success with a drill bit than a "draw tool" poker type.

Hey boom, can you mount a drill bit in one of those handles??

[boom]

Originally Posted by wayner123

I too have had much better success with a drill bit than a "draw tool" poker type.

Hey boom, can you mount a drill bit in one of those handles??

Yes a drill bet can be used, but In my opinion you are all over thinking this , you only need to open up a small air hole. Being it may be a temp fix to save a stick. If you start to tear the inside up too much your defeating the purpose and clogging it up even more. Leaves are rolled parallel to the shape of the stick for a reason, to allow air to flow, start getting things perpendicular and clogs will result, or even "pop" goes the wrapper. I'll try and get pictures up later of the tip, it is shaped similar to a flat head screwdriver but has about a 45 degree angle across the cutting surface. It has teh action of cutting and pushing through. I know some prefer a reaming method, but it can cause more harm the good.

[GoatLocker]

Originally Posted by boom

In my opinion you are all over thinking this

If you read the posts above, people are speaking from personal, real world experience after trying both methods. Can't really call that "over thinking"...

[boom]

Originally Posted by GoatLocker

If you read the posts above, people are speaking from personal, real world experience after trying both methods. Can't really call that "over thinking"...

I can agree with that.

Originally Posted by dentonparrots

I've used very thin drill bits instead with great success. I've found that poking/ piercing them with thin rods etc can cause them to split as they're literally being pushed outwards. The drill spinning around inside (twisting it with my fingers) removes the actual tobacco instead of just pressing it aside. I do have to tap it to remove the dust though, but overall I find it better than piercing them.

B&M where I hang has these. Picked them up at a gun show. They work great. Drills out a little tobacco and viola free draw. I have been looking for the same but my Henry tool works pretty good if I dont get to excited and punch through the side. I usually put tight sticks in a dry box for a while and try again later. Works about 50% of the time.