| 1. Author: zody | Date: Mon, 3/18/2019, 10:04PM EST | |
Toothpicks, that's my best way to puff down to the nub on the good ones. |
| 2. Author: fishinguitarman | Date: Mon, 3/18/2019, 10:06PM EST | |
That's the only thing I do with my left hand |
| 3. Author: zody | Date: Mon, 3/18/2019, 10:15PM EST | |
fishinguitarman wrote:That's the only thing I do with my left hand Ambidextrous? I'm impressed. I cramp up  |
| 4. Author: fishinguitarman | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 12:13AM EST | |
I could prolly do more if I ever got my head outta my azz |
| 5. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 5:08AM EST | |
While I have spearing options, if it's good I'll hang on to the bastid until I can't stand the searing pain in my fingertips |
| 6. Author: Mandoman | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 10:03AM EST | |
fishinguitarman wrote:I could prolly do more if I ever got my head outta my azz Poke a hole in yer navel and keep puffin'! |
| 7. Author: jespear | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 11:01AM EST | |
zody wrote:Toothpicks, that's my best way to puff down to the nub on the good ones. FTR . . . I also use a toothpick for the ones that are worth nubbing. Mandoman wrote:Poke a hole in yer navel and keep puffin'! Now THAT was funny, Dave ! jes |
| 8. Author: stinger88 | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 11:49AM EST | |
If I have my one lighter, it has a metal poker on the bottom. Works great.
I can tell you what DOESN’T work. Breaking off two of the outer tines on a plastic fork and the using the two middle ones to stab into the cigar. It worked effectively until I was done and pulled the fork out and the two melted tines came out followed by the long, stretchy plastic trails. Pretty sure I ingested some toxins from the melted plastic.
Live and learn. |
| 9. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 12:00PM EST | |
stinger88 wrote:If I have my one lighter, it has a metal poker on the bottom. Works great.
I can tell you what DOESN’T work. Breaking off two of the outer tines on a plastic fork and the using the two middle ones to stab into the cigar. It worked effectively until I was done and pulled the fork out and the two melted tines came out followed by the long, stretchy plastic trails. Pretty sure I ingested some toxins from the melted plastic.
Live and learn. That's one way to catch a buzz...  |
| 10. Author: Mrs. dpnewell | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 12:19PM EST | |
You folk need to toughen up. I just hold on to it until there is next to nothing left. To hell with the pain and skin burns.
David |
| 11. Author: dstieger | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 12:24PM EST | |
Alligator clip with these long funny feathers attached |
| 12. Author: fishinguitarman | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 12:34PM EST | |
Never thought of that😳 |
| 13. Author: Numismaniac | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 1:02PM EST | |
I got one of those perfecdraw brand tools. It works wonders on plugged cigars, and is damn good as a nubbing tool as well. |
| 14. Author: dstieger | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 1:10PM EST | |
Mark!
Everyone who's ever had one of those seems to love them. Each time I see them mentioned or see one, I go online to buy one....and then find that I can never quite pull the trigger -- not that I can't afford it...just that a $35 ice pick sorta rattles my sensibilities...I know it's probably worth it -- would even pay for itself, likely....just can't do it so far |
| 15. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 1:17PM EST | |
dstieger wrote:Mark!
Everyone who's ever had one of those seems to love them. Each time I see them mentioned or see one, I go online to buy one....and then find that I can never quite pull the trigger -- not that I can't afford it...just that a $35 ice pick sorta rattles my sensibilities...I know it's probably worth it -- would even pay for itself, likely....just can't do it so far Go to a discount tool store and pick up a set of O-ring picks or a long 1/16 0r 1/8 drill bit for less than $5 bucks, and your golden...  |
| 16. Author: dstieger | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 1:19PM EST | |
LOL....I already got plenty of cheap stuff that doesn't work as well as a perfectdraw |
| 17. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 6:23PM EST | |
I wrestled with that myself for a while but eventually went for it. The perfecdraw is pretty awesome. Normal pokers clear a path but then clog up again, assuming tar. This drills in and the barbs pull loose tobacco back out with it, leaving pathways clear. I've saved a lot of lousy smokes and possible cerebral hemorrhage
I'm not sponsored but if anyone knows the perfec people, I'd be willing to discuss it |
| 18. Author: bgz | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 7:34PM EST | |
If you're having problems doing your nub, roll your target in flour and hit the wet spots. |
| 19. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 7:52PM EST | |
Dude, I just said up above that chit burns my fingers. I ain't touching it wit' nuttin else |
| 20. Author: bgz | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 7:53PM EST | |
Try a different brand of flour? |
| 21. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 7:56PM EST | |
Could be the issue. Full report at 11 |
| 22. Author: Salmoneye | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 7:58PM EST | |
I cut down an old Fondue Fork...
If I get the time tomorrow, I will post a pic...
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| 23. Author: KingoftheCove | Date: Tue, 3/19/2019, 9:57PM EST | |
I use a retooled and reshaped large paper clip.
It’s da bomb.......and the price is tough to beat.
Tooth picks?
Almost as dumb as a plastic fork.
Really Stinger? There had to be beers involved... |
| 24. Author: smokestaxx | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 1:42AM EST | |
I use a serrated bent nose pair of tweezers. Works like a charm. |
| 25. Author: danmdevries | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 7:22AM EST | |
hemostats |
| 26. Author: Salmoneye | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 8:23AM EST | |
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| 27. Author: KingoftheCove | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 8:33AM EST | |
danmdevries wrote:hemostats Of course! Ha!............prolly works great too. I have a few laying around, may have to give them a try |
| 28. Author: mjrburn | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 10:15AM EST | |
danmdevries wrote:hemostats KingoftheCove wrote:Of course!
Ha!............prolly works great too.
I have a few laying around, may have to give them a try Yep, they're my choice also |
| 29. Author: zody | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 5:28PM EST | |
jespear wrote:FTR . . . I also use a toothpick for the ones that are worth nubbing
jes Cant beat toothpicks. Price is right, they dont get hot and replacements are cheap. Poke it in close to the draw end and you can smoke to a tiny nub. |
| 30. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 6:01PM EST | |
I had a guy tell me he breaks a good one up and packs a pipe. Anyone try? I would think it would mess with the flavor big time |
| 31. Author: danmdevries | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 6:04PM EST | |
Sunoverbeach wrote:I had a guy tell me he breaks a good one up and packs a pipe. Anyone try? I would think it would mess with the flavor big time I've taken the butt and stuck it into a cob to finish before. Doesn't really work. The wrapper no longer burns with the filler, and it ghosts the pipe to hell. I had to toss it since it tasted of stale cigar anytime I tried to use it for pipe tobacco. |
| 32. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Wed, 3/20/2019, 6:16PM EST | |
So underwhelming on the nub and a blown pipe. Check one experiment to skip |
