What's Your Latest Accessory Purchase?

[Herf N Turf]

Bums,

I thought it would be fun to shout out about the cool new gadget we just bought to enhance our cigar smoking experience.

Mine isn't super-recent, but it's still my latest and certainly one of my favorites EVER. It's my IM Corona Classic lighter in brown calf skin. Most of you will see it and think "Old Boy" which it basically is. The difference is that rather than a horizontal flame trajectory, it employs a traditional vertical flame. It lights first time, every time and holds a lot more fuel than it's small-ish size would suggest. I can get roughly 8-10 "normal" ring cigars lit per fill. The action is buttery smooth and the build quality and weighty feel is standard IM Corona fare. It's just outstanding in every way.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/20140613_144451_zpsfazl0za2.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/20140613_144451_zpsfazl0za2.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/20140613_144512_zpswrbmhatd.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/20140613_144512_zpswrbmhatd.jpg.html)

There was a bit of a breeze when I took this pic, but the flame really is vertical.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/006e3d2c-e37e-4def-9011-98925dc1bf21_zps0a5ec634.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/006e3d2c-e37e-4def-9011-98925dc1bf21_zps0a5ec634.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/CesarCigarsHabanoTorpedoReview3_zps89d4889a.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/CesarCigarsHabanoTorpedoReview3_zps89d4889a.jpg.ht ml)

[FlyersFan]

My most recent is a StogieToy from Jaybird The divot tool doubles nicely as a nub holder.
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[gordo1473]

I got a dual flame butane insert for my new zippo my wife gave me for Christmas

[JollyRogers]

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz33/hydroslyder/CigarBum/09A80E71-986A-44BE-8685-9A348408057F_zpsw2wl2dmi.jpg

3 cedar trays, and a few goodies thrown in by cheaphumidors thanks Kayla! A lighter, cigar humidor journal, cigar tube and a Nica Rustica to boot! Can't recommend them enough, great customer service and fast shipping.

[Herf N Turf]

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz33/hydroslyder/CigarBum/09A80E71-986A-44BE-8685-9A348408057F_zpsw2wl2dmi.jpg3 cedar trays, and a few goodies thrown in by cheaphumidors thanks Kayla! A lighter, cigar humidor journal, cigar tube and a Nica Rustica to boot! Can't recommend them enough, great customer service and fast shipping.


It's impressive the way cheaphumidors has and is stepping up to the plate to offer the connoisseur a satisfying experience. Times do indeed change for the better.

[Jordan23]

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz33/hydroslyder/CigarBum/09A80E71-986A-44BE-8685-9A348408057F_zpsw2wl2dmi.jpg3 cedar trays, and a few goodies thrown in by cheaphumidors thanks Kayla! A lighter, cigar humidor journal, cigar tube and a Nica Rustica to boot! Can't recommend them enough, great customer service and fast shipping.


That's a very nice set up they gave you. What part did you pay for (the trays?) and what did they add as extras?

[JollyRogers]

Bought trays and a caliber 4R hygrometer which is in a different shipment

[Jaybird]

My most recent is a StogieToy from Jaybird The divot tool doubles nicely as a nub holder.
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SWEET! That was the idea for sure! GREAT PICTURE!

Cheers
Jay

[Upstatemax]

My drawers from John Nelson:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/2015-03/7BA272D3-FC42-4C42-AB33-51B0FC8A571D_zpskayqsw7p.jpg

He did an awesome job!

[cheaphumidors]

It's impressive the way cheaphumidors has and is stepping up to the plate to offer the connoisseur a satisfying experience. Times do indeed change for the better.

Thanks Don! And thank you Chris!

[Jordan23]

My drawers from John Nelson:

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/franksa33/2015-03/7BA272D3-FC42-4C42-AB33-51B0FC8A571D_zpskayqsw7p.jpg

He did an awesome job!

Those look great!

[Bowtech4ever]

EBay $10 Accessory Box

http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah223/scott249/2015-03/03802FFE-C74F-49DD-BC83-C5A02AE7C50A_zps735pgcgm.jpg (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/scott249/media/2015-03/03802FFE-C74F-49DD-BC83-C5A02AE7C50A_zps735pgcgm.jpg.html)

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[OldSkoolTarHeel]

I've wanted one of these since the first time I saw them. Snagged it for $19 on CigarBid.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q678/OldSkoolTarHeel/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/OldSkoolTarHeel/media/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg.html)

Quick question though, can tabletop lighters be left outside in a screened in porch?

[allusred]

I've wanted one of these since the first time I saw them. Snagged it for $19 on CigarBid.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q678/OldSkoolTarHeel/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/OldSkoolTarHeel/media/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg.html)

Quick question though, can tabletop lighters be left outside in a screened in porch?

Looks very nice and of Substantial size, would expect it to have a large fuel tank.
As to leaving it on a screened porch. Doubt temp swings etc would be a big problem.
The big Ronson table lighters of yore that lived in doors in many cases stayed as bright & shiny as new for years.
But other than an owner wanted to make sure others would not fail to note that lighter, most smokers would use matches
to light pipes,cigars,cigarettes while those Ronsons sat gleaming on the tabletop.
Someone here on Cigarbum will surely have a more detailed as well as more useful answer to your query.
Sure does look nice...and you sure did well at the price.
Congrats,
Enjoy.

[stonecutter2]

I've wanted one of these since the first time I saw them. Snagged it for $19 on CigarBid.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q678/OldSkoolTarHeel/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/OldSkoolTarHeel/media/EA7E191B-594A-452E-9472-DE9EE17FB366_zps8bb2root.jpg.html)

Quick question though, can tabletop lighters be left outside in a screened in porch?

Nice Pen, never saw one of those on CigarBid before. j/k :)

I would caution against leaving it on a screened-in porch. The temp and humidity swings over time might harm internal components. Just my take on that.

[Schatzman]

After several years of thinking about buying one, I made the plunge. A friend helped track it down for me at a more reasonable price point

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/11/9c6c39bc8e2da42712717a3158fecebb.jpg

[omahaorange]

Just because I thought it was cool, and I collect lighters. It's a dual soft flame butane, with a built in punch. Today's flea market pickup. Works fine.

[Deke]

Bums,

I thought it would be fun to shout out about the cool new gadget we just bought to enhance our cigar smoking experience.

Mine isn't super-recent, but it's still my latest and certainly one of my favorites EVER. It's my IM Corona Classic lighter in brown calf skin. Most of you will see it and think "Old Boy" which it basically is. The difference is that rather than a horizontal flame trajectory, it employs a traditional vertical flame. It lights first time, every time and holds a lot more fuel than it's small-ish size would suggest. I can get roughly 8-10 "normal" ring cigars lit per fill. The action is buttery smooth and the build quality and weighty feel is standard IM Corona fare. It's just outstanding in every way.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/20140613_144451_zpsfazl0za2.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/20140613_144451_zpsfazl0za2.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/20140613_144512_zpswrbmhatd.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/20140613_144512_zpswrbmhatd.jpg.html)

There was a bit of a breeze when I took this pic, but the flame really is vertical.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/006e3d2c-e37e-4def-9011-98925dc1bf21_zps0a5ec634.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/006e3d2c-e37e-4def-9011-98925dc1bf21_zps0a5ec634.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/JerrysDad/CIGARS/CesarCigarsHabanoTorpedoReview3_zps89d4889a.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/JerrysDad/media/CIGARS/CesarCigarsHabanoTorpedoReview3_zps89d4889a.jpg.ht ml)

Don: It looks very nice. How do you like it vs. the IM Corona Double Corona which you have written about and which I also have?

[Herf N Turf]

Don: It looks very nice. How do you like it vs. the IM Corona Double Corona which you have written about and which I also have?

The DC smokes everything out there. Simply the best lighter made, regardless of price.

I like the Classic, but it's just a basic, single soft flame lighter. Like all IMC products, the construction is top notch and feels very solid in the hand. It's deceptively small, but seems to have a lot of lights in it. I can handle 4-5 cigars on a fill. It's not nearly as versatile as the DC and is harder to toast with in comparison.

[JasonBCP]

4651

Alec Bradley Giant half-gallon flask for pairings with those big ring smokes

[Chewbacca]

The last accessory I bought was about six years ago. An S.T. Dupon X-Tend.

The same weekend, I was herfing, and my buddy dropped it on the concrete. :angryfire:

[GrouchoM]

Did your buddy also get dropped on the concrete?

[GrouchoM]

A Ronson Jetlite

[Chewbacca]

Did your buddy also get dropped on the concrete?
I had to dig deep not to kick him in the junk.

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[Old Smokey]

I had to dig deep not to kick him in the junk.

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Remarkable restraint. 😀 A good junk kicking is an attention getter and an excellent training tool.

[Engineer99]

I replaced a Xikar Trezo with a Xikar Axia and am quite pleased. The triple flame Trezo was so erratic, lighting sometimes, uneven flame, horribly deteriorating finish...none of which exist with the slightly lower in price Axia.

[BlueDevil07]

Picked up this triple-jet Scorch Torch off Amazon. So far, so good.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/93015c69c03f17deaa0167eb9e99070e.jpg

[FireTom]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160603/b5391fc1a896f0dcb31f842f0e63736f.jpg

Finally got off my wallet and picked up an ashtray for the car.

[allusred]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160603/b5391fc1a896f0dcb31f842f0e63736f.jpg

Finally got off my wallet and picked up an ashtray for the car.

Better'n a coal scuttle, an sure saves hours you've been spending sweeping off the car mats.
Good looking accessory that is too.

[FireTom]

Better'n a coal scuttle, an sure saves hours you've been spending sweeping off the car mats.
Good looking accessory that is too.
Thank you, I don't know about sweeping the floor mats but it definitely eliminates the "did that ash go out the window or did it fly right back in" question. Also, no more cell phone clip to hold the cigar while I pump gas. Not sure what took me so long to get off the $15 it set me back. Now to procrastinate for months about buying an ashtray for the deck...

[Rocket Scientologist]

Thank you, I don't know about sweeping the floor mats but it definitely eliminates the "did that ash go out the window or did it fly right back in" question. Also, no more cell phone clip to hold the cigar while I pump gas. Not sure what took me so long to get off the $15 it set me back. Now to procrastinate for months about buying an ashtray for the deck...

I have yet to smoke in my car. Do you worry about the smell? What do you do to air it out?

[FireTom]

I have yet to smoke in my car. Do you worry about the smell? What do you do to air it out?
I don't really worry about it as I'm usually the only one in my car. I crack the window 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch, turn the blower up to about 3/4 to create some positive pressure and smoke away. There doesn't seem to be much residual smell. Of course this doesn't hurt either:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/edc02933ce41f090dd92104a0630f172.jpg

[Brimy]

My daughter just went to the Bahamas & brought this back for me...

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/Uncle_Brian/398B76B0-4440-47BA-8060-A72B73BA922A_zpsklkodwyi.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/Uncle_Brian/media/398B76B0-4440-47BA-8060-A72B73BA922A_zpsklkodwyi.jpg.html)

I had to ask "where's the cigar?"

[Ilroy]

Got the LGC cutter and lighter with a 6er purchase of LGC Serie R #5's from CI, and got the Thunderbird insert for a zippo cuz I just plain like the zippo style...

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[jhedrick83]

Got the LGC cutter and lighter with a 6er purchase of LGC Serie R #5's from CI, and got the Thunderbird insert for a zippo cuz I just plain like the zippo style...

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I love my Thunderbird insert. Looks sharp!

[Old Smokey]

Not really an accessory, but I found a cigar store Indian on CL about 5 weeks ago. He is not made of wood. He stands about 46" tall and is in beautiful condition. The lady I bought it from said she bought it 32 years ago while on vacation. I know this is a totally worthless without pictures, but I am computer stoopid and can't post pics.

Usafvet509 has a pic I sent him thru text, maybe he can post it for me when he has time. Otherwise this post is worthless.

[jhedrick83]

Not really an accessory, but I found a cigar store Indian on CL about 5 weeks ago. He is not made of wood. He stands about 46" tall and is in beautiful condition. The lady I bought it from said she bought it 32 years ago while on vacation. I know this is a totally worthless without pictures, but I am computer stoopid and can't post pics.

Usafvet509 has a pic I sent him thru text, maybe he can post it for me when he has time. Otherwise this post is worthless.

Looking forward to seeing it!

[Usafvet509]

Dammit! Cleaned out my texts on the 20th. You'll need to resend it, Old Smokey. My apologies, I will post it if you resend

[Old Smokey]

Dammit! Cleaned out my texts on the 20th. You'll need to resend it, Old Smokey. My apologies, I will post it if you resend

No apology needed Trent. I appreciate your help and will resend later today.

[Usafvet509]

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Gorgeous!

[TreySC]

sweet!

[Usafvet509]

Shall we name him Kaw-Liga? Lol

[Nature]

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Steve, Old Smokey, that is really cool! Nice acquisition!

[Old Smokey]

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Gorgeous!

Trent, thank you for posting the pic. When I brought it home I thought Mrs. Old Smokey may not like him in the living room. But surprisingly she seems to like him. I think he looks at home next to the coolidor.

[Old Smokey]

Shall we name him Kaw-Liga? Lol

That is what the lady named him when she got him years ago.👍👍

[jhedrick83]

Trent, thank you for posting the pic. When I brought it home I thought Mrs. Old Smokey may not like him in the living room. But surprisingly she seems to like him. I think he looks at home next to the coolidor.

Very cool, Steve! That's honestly one of the better looking ones I have seen, looks like it is in great shape.

[Old Smokey]

Very cool, Steve! That's honestly one of the better looking ones I have seen, looks like it is in great shape.

Thanks Jesse. It is in near perfect condition which was a big factor when I bought it. But for $75 I didn't even try to negotiate. It has a couple small spots on its base, but hardly noticeable. Little dude weighs about 40#.

[FireTom]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/2165e3cfdfde1b155f9e16fe49b76f79.jpg

I decided it was time for a proper ashtray. The old coffee can was no longer good enough. That's a robusto just for size comparison.

Sent from here.

[Hardheaded]

Not that new, but my wife round me this tiny antique smoking stand on craigslist a few months back. Perfect height for next to my chair in the garage.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg.html)

[Nature]

Not that new, but my wife round me this tiny antique smoking stand on craigslist a few months back. Perfect height for next to my chair in the garage.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg.html)

That is pretty awesome! Haven't seen something like that before. I like the built in cigar rests. Looks like it was designed specifically for cigars. That drawer looks like a great place that could store accessories. Any idea how old it is?

[Hardheaded]

That is pretty awesome! Haven't seen something like that before. I like the built in cigar rests. Looks like it was designed specifically for cigars. That drawer looks like a great place that could store accessories. Any idea how old it is?

From what little I could find it was made by H.T Cushman Manufacturing Company in Bennington Vermont sometime prior to 1940 or so. They apparently had an entire line of smoking stands and tables. Some with accessory drawers, some with copper lined humidors built in. The ashtray and paint are original. The base is a little loose and it is missing two smaller ashtray stands that went with it.

[jhedrick83]

From what little I could find it was made by H.T Cushman Manufacturing Company in Bennington Vermont sometime prior to 1940 or so. They apparently had an entire line of smoking stands and tables. Some with accessory drawers, some with copper lined humidors built in. The ashtray and paint are original. The base is a little loose and it is missing two smaller ashtray stands that went with it.

Very cool!

[WNYTONY]

Not that new, but my wife round me this tiny antique smoking stand on craigslist a few months back. Perfect height for next to my chair in the garage.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160920_204512_zpssysl0df9.jpg.html)

That's really quite a neat stand and I too like those built in rests. Said it before and I'll say it once again - she's a keeper

[fiddlegrin]

Fun piece! :clappy:

[Bruck]

I recently picked up a Savinelli leather 2-pipe murse. Much classier on trips and outings than throwing a bunch of random crap into a ziploc bag :)

[WNYTONY]

A little Xmas gift to myself !
Bought a couple of Modus cigar tools. These were designed and are made by a BOTL on another forum and I've wanted something a little nicer than the crude tools I've been using.
The craftsmanship on these is top notch and they are more heavy duty than I thought, looking at the pictures.
Nubber on one end, draw tool on the other (i put both Modus in the picture to show both ends)
Merry Christmas to me !
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg.html)

[Old Smokey]

A little Xmas gift to myself !
Bought a couple of Modus cigar tools. These were designed and are made by a BOTL on another forum and I've wanted something a little nicer than the crude tools I've been using.
The craftsmanship on these is top notch and they are more heavy duty than I thought, looking at the pictures.
Nubber on one end, draw tool on the other (i put both Modus in the picture to show both ends)
Merry Christmas to me !
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg.html)

Those look nice Tony. Does that single have a little grabber to remove a little Baccy?

[WNYTONY]

Those look nice Tony. Does that single have a little grabber to remove a little Baccy?

Yes, I should have turned it in the pic so it showed better - it looks like 2 dark spots in the pic I posted. There are 2 slits on each side to help remove some bits of loose tobacco to open it up. They start at about 3/4" and go to about 2", alternating sides.

[Herf N Turf]

Yes, I should have turned it in the pic so it showed better - it looks like 2 dark spots in the pic I posted. There are 2 slits on each side to help remove some bits of loose tobacco to open it up. They start at about 3/4" and go to about 2", alternating sides.

Indeed, these have GOT to have barbs cut into them! The more the merrier. If you can't excavate tobacco from a plugged stick, once the baccy heats up, you're worse off than when you started.

Back in the day, I consulted with one of the original makers of such tools; "Boom". He was making great looking tools at the time, but they lacked the barbs.

It's nice to know one has, in some way, influenced posterity. ;)

[projectsunfire]

WNYTONY those look awesome! I see its available on amazon. Is that the best way to purchase them?

[WNYTONY]

Indeed, these have GOT to have barbs cut into them! The more the merrier. If you can't excavate tobacco from a plugged stick, once the baccy heats up, you're worse off than when you started.

Back in the day, I consulted with one of the original makers of such tools; "Boom". He was making great looking tools at the time, but they lacked the barbs.

It's nice to know one has, in some way, influenced posterity. ;)

Then I should say thank you because they work great !


WNYTONY those look awesome! I see its available on amazon. Is that the best way to purchase them?

Yes - price is the same either way and free shipping on Amazon. There is a Maduro that is darker and a Rosado (one I got) that is lighter and I know he mentioned having a few Claro (those aren't listed on Amazon) - I'll have to see if I can get a pic of those. No, they aren't green lol
Here it is. He says he only has a few so you need to order direct.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/Modus-CLO-Nubber_zpsi8qwv1c9.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/Modus-CLO-Nubber_zpsi8qwv1c9.jpg.html)

[AUotto]

I got the blue/black blade XO and the jet black Xidris for Christmas! Couldn't be happier. I love Xikar!

[steelman]

My nephew bought me the Alec Bradley Burner table lighter for Christmas. It looks good and works well also...

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[WNYTONY]

A little Spanish Cedar from my buddy gym_bob_in_maine on eBay. This is for the new wineador build and some extra for dividers and such.
Oh my does this make my basement smell wonderful !

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20170121_154633961_HDR_zpsfwvf9lqt.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20170121_154633961_HDR_zpsfwvf9lqt.jpg.html)

[projectsunfire]

A little Spanish Cedar from my buddy gym_bob_in_maine on eBay. This is for the new wineador build and some extra for dividers and such.
Oh my does this make my basement smell wonderful !

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20170121_154633961_HDR_zpsfwvf9lqt.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20170121_154633961_HDR_zpsfwvf9lqt.jpg.html)

watcha got cookin there Tony?

[WNYTONY]

watcha got cookin there Tony?

Wife bought me a Newair for Xmas that will be known as #3 so I needed a little wood for the build and shelf dividers and such. I also ordered some to convert a few of the shelves (drawers and shelves ordered from Forrest) into trays that I like in the top 2 slots.
Also had to get some to pimp out wino #2 which is all boxes. Leftovers for the cooler and such.
I've ordered several times from him and at this point he counts about as good as you do so there were some extras.....

[projectsunfire]

Wife bought me a Newair for Xmas that will be known as #3 so I needed a little wood for the build and shelf dividers and such. I also ordered some to convert a few of the shelves (drawers and shelves ordered from Forrest) into trays that I like in the top 2 slots.
Also had to get some to pimp out wino #2 which is all boxes. Leftovers for the cooler and such.
I've ordered several times from him and at this point he counts about as good as you do so there were some extras.....

Nice! I hope I never have 3 wineadors running lol. And for the record my math skills are right on par with the rest of the bums around here

[BlueDevil07]

Have any of you had dealings with Forrest at Wineadors.com before? I placed an order back in May for two shelves, but haven't heard from him since October. Sent a few emails since then, but no replies. I know it usually takes a while, but 8-9 months for shelves seems a bit much.

[WNYTONY]

Have any of you had dealings with Forrest at Wineadors.com before? I placed an order back in May for two shelves, but haven't heard from him since October. Sent a few emails since then, but no replies. I know it usually takes a while, but 8-9 months for shelves seems a bit much.

Send him another e-mail. I have ordered drawers from him before and just placed another order. He's not great about checking and responding to e-mails but he eventually does. 8-9 months sounds like an order was lost - shelves are pretty standard and shouldn't take that long.
Let me know if you don't hear from him and this doesn't get cleared up Farrell and I'll get to him.

[BlueDevil07]

Send him another e-mail. I have ordered drawers from him before and just placed another order. He's not great about checking and responding to e-mails but he eventually does. 8-9 months sounds like an order was lost - shelves are pretty standard and shouldn't take that long.
Let me know if you don't hear from him and this doesn't get cleared up Farrell and I'll get to him.
Will do. Thanks, Tony!

[Tombstone]

3lbs 70% humidity beads from Cheap humidors.

[projectsunfire]

Have any of you had dealings with Forrest at Wineadors.com before? I placed an order back in May for two shelves, but haven't heard from him since October. Sent a few emails since then, but no replies. I know it usually takes a while, but 8-9 months for shelves seems a bit much.

I have dealt with him before and have nothing but good things to say. Mine took 6-8 weeks if I recall. But 9 months?? That is an unusually long time. I applaud your patience lol.

Yeah sounds like your order got lost or something.


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[BlueDevil07]

Good news! I contacted Forrest earlier in the week, and the shelves arrived yesterday. This calls for a cigar. :D

[CatchNRelease]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/7be0cb3565b958c48ae00418956647e8.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/a485095402efcec45cc8a6c4435397b4.jpg

Love this thing

[allusred]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/7be0cb3565b958c48ae00418956647e8.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/a485095402efcec45cc8a6c4435397b4.jpg

Love this thing


Sweet.

[CatchNRelease]

Now I just need it to warm up so I can use it. Still winter in my neck of the woods

[WNYTONY]

Good news! I contacted Forrest earlier in the week, and the shelves arrived yesterday. This calls for a cigar. :D

:thumb: Excellent news ! The type of news that could call for TWO cigars :stogie:

[BlueDevil07]

:thumb: Excellent news ! The type of news that could call for TWO cigars :stogie:
I like the cut of your jib, sir!

[WNYTONY]

A little Xmas gift to myself !
Bought a couple of Modus cigar tools. These were designed and are made by a BOTL on another forum and I've wanted something a little nicer than the crude tools I've been using.
The craftsmanship on these is top notch and they are more heavy duty than I thought, looking at the pictures.
Nubber on one end, draw tool on the other (i put both Modus in the picture to show both ends)
Merry Christmas to me !
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20161224_151738336_HDR_zpshs3s9kb9.jpg.html)

Posted this a while back. Sells for $40, but the designer / owner gave me the ok to pass along that he is running a forums only sale at $30 on any of the 3 colors if you buy directly thru him. Also, that he will be releasing a black aluminum model in late spring.

[Ciro]

Posted this a while back. Sells for $40, but the designer / owner gave me the ok to pass along that he is running a forums only sale at $30 on any of the 3 colors if you buy directly thru him. Also, that he will be releasing a black aluminum model in late spring.

Tony would you happen to have his contact info? Would love to get one.

[jacksfull]

Tony would you happen to have his contact info? Would love to get one.
Hi Ciro! I am the owner of Modus Design. You can reach me at [email protected] or by PM here.

I registered for CB a while back, but have not posted before. I'm pretty active on a couple of other forums, but since starting Modus I didn't want anyone thinking I was just kicking the door in to promote Modus (though, of course, I do want to spread the word).

I can post more info on Modus if you Bums (j/k) want me too. The "forums only" sale includes the original Modus WNYTONY talked about, but we also have some blems and seconds even more deeply discounted and are starting to take pre-orders on a new version coming out in the next couple of months.

[jhedrick83]

Hi Ciro! I am the owner of Modus Design. You can reach me at [email protected] or by PM here.

I registered for CB a while back, but have not posted before. I'm pretty active on a couple of other forums, but since starting Modus I didn't want anyone thinking I was just kicking the door in to promote Modus (though, of course, I do want to spread the word).

I can post more info on Modus if you Bums (j/k) want me too. The "forums only" sale includes the original Modus WNYTONY talked about, but we also have some blems and seconds even more deeply discounted and are starting to take pre-orders on a new version coming out in the next couple of months.

Is there a website where we can browse your wares?

[Ciro]

Just received my Modus cigar tool and it is amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. Looking forward to utilizing it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164828_zpsnl04dsgk.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164828_zpsnl04dsgk.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164858_zpskeantsfy.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164858_zpskeantsfy.jpg.html)

[Kidvegas]

Just received my Modus cigar tool and it is amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. Looking forward to utilizing it.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164828_zpsnl04dsgk.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164828_zpsnl04dsgk.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164853_zpsrbmtsliv.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/CirosD650/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170213_164853_zpsrbmtsliv.jpg.html)

Nice bro. I also invested in a Modus awhile back. They are quality craftsmanship and do the job well. The Nubber is a nice bonus. I get all kinds of looks at the lounge when i use it. People always want to check it out!


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[projectsunfire]

I received my Modus last week. Lightning quick shipping & fantastic quality. And damn this thing is sharp. I got to use it tonight. Had a horribly plugged CC. Was ready to toss it. Then I remembered I have this handy new tool. It worked like a charm! It makes my old tool look like a toy

[WNYTONY]

Just received my Modus cigar tool and it is amazing! The pictures do not do it justice. Looking forward to utilizing it.


Listen, I know it looks and feels a bit like a weapon and you're from Jersey and all but it is strictly for cigars Ciro !

That Maduro looks pretty sweet, I did the Rosado.

[allusred]

Listen, I know it looks and feels a bit like a weapon and you're from Jersey and all but it is strictly for cigars Ciro !

That Maduro looks pretty sweet, I did the Rosado.

One could always claim "Dis ain't no Ice Pick, I just carry it to use on my cigars."
Taking it from Joisey to Philly, might be an excellent idea, could need it at the Orgy,
not always easy to watch your drink, light someone else's cigar when asked to do so, and watch your back.
Bit of a "show and tell" demonstration of how it could be used to *Nub might be in order early on.

[Ciro]

Listen, I know it looks and feels a bit like a weapon and you're from Jersey and all but it is strictly for cigars Ciro !

I would never use it on anything other then cigars. OK I may give a few "Dracula" stabs to the neck with the nubber, but that's only to the people who upset me. :devilgrin:

[allusred]

I would never use it on anything other then cigars. OK I may give a few "Dracula" stabs to the neck with the nubber, but that's only to the people who upset me. :devilgrin:

Funny how even a fairly aware guy can fail to see he's starting down another slippery slope.
First it just a couple of Drac stabs.
Followed by wondering how the blood on the nubber might taste.
Then why not just one, maybe two bites...
Soon a quart of nice warm blood every night.
Summer's coming, there'll be lots of fools sleeping under the Boardwalk...good hunting, enjoy.

[allusred]

Not recent purchases, but these two cutter have worked *Cut* very nice, always clean no pulling, no shredding, just clean sharp cuts every time.
The V cutter has seen duty for some where around 300 Cigars. The Guillotine has sliced more than 1100 Cigars.
That's it folks.


http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q571/alluspogo/cutters_zps7qzgwzdt.jpg

[PhilB]

Just got one of these. Was hoping the online retailer had some of the older Made in USA ones left (he said he thought he did, but wasn't sure of colour.)

Took my chances and ended up with pine of the newer Quality Import ones.

Haven't tried it yet.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/3ff335797d1abe3702897c52d206bcc5.jpg

[Emperor Zurg]

Haven't tried it yet...

Looks like she'll do a fine job cutting coins of rope tobacco.

[PhilB]

Looks like she'll do a fine job cutting coins of rope tobacco.
I could not have less of an idea what that could possibly mean!

[penna stogey]

Sup' Won a CBid cutter...
Nothing fancy....works

[Bruck]

I could not have less of an idea what that could possibly mean!

If I may butt in, what the Emperor's referring to is using the tobacco cutter to slice off pieces of rope tobacco (leaves compressed by twisting into a rope) for pipe smoking. The slices are called "coins" - they are about the size/shape of a nickel.

[PhilB]

If I may butt in, what the Emperor's referring to is using the tobacco cutter to slice off pieces of rope tobacco (leaves compressed by twisting into a rope) for pipe smoking. The slices are called "coins" - they are about the size/shape of a nickel.
Ah, thank you. I know absolutely zilch about pipe smoking!

[Brimy]

Ah, thank you. I know absolutely zilch about pipe smoking!

AW DAMN PHIL!!!!!
You just opened yourself up to the other side of the slippery slope!!!
I see a cob & some baccy landing in you mailbox soon. Hahahahaha!! 🤣🤣🤣

[Rocket Scientologist]

I might have to buy a new cutter - I seem to have lost my Xi2

[Bruck]

I might have to buy a new cutter - I seem to have lost my Xi2

It's underneath the magazine on your coffee table.

[FireTom]

Picked this up with some birthday money. I've cut three cigars with it so far and I'm loving it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170529/c2d7f004691149cfa24174ece861117a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170529/ebdd08016f407a4942ed528090da0320.jpg

[tonyzoc]

Lotus Jaws cutter. Without a doubt the best cutter I've ever used.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll22/tonyzoc/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170529_185540_zpsdkx8gfg0.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/tonyzoc/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170529_185540_zpsdkx8gfg0.jpg.html)

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[Ilroy]

Finally broke down and got a pound of HF Beads for the small wineador. The bovedas seemed to take up too much space and were getting to be a hassle. Maybe I'll use those for long term storage in a well sealed container...?

6667

[Kidvegas]

Finally broke down and got a pound of HF Beads for the small wineador. The bovedas seemed to take up too much space and were getting to be a hassle. Maybe I'll use those for long term storage in a well sealed container...?

6667

Correct me if I'm wrong but, i always thought the beads would take up more space than the bovedas. Atleast thats been the case in my experience.


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[Hardheaded]

Correct me if I'm wrong but, i always thought the beads would take up more space than the bovedas. Atleast thats been the case in my experience.


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It probably depends more on the size and shape of the humidor. Wineadors usually have some empty space on the bottom that tucking beads into would take less space than bovedas scattered throughout.

That being said I do both. Seems to work fairly well so far.

[Ilroy]

Correct me if I'm wrong but, i always thought the beads would take up more space than the bovedas. Atleast thats been the case in my experience.


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It seems like the beads take up less space, maybe because they are in the little baggies that I bought along with the beads so they are kept in a more compact space. Each bag is probably about the size of two robustos roughly, so I lose the space of 4 sticks. Each boveda is as wide as about 4 robustos roughly and I had 6 or 8 of them in the wineador. Because of their shape etc., they seem to block more space for cigars. The total volume of the beads compared to the bovedas might be very similar, but the wasted space for the bovedas seems to be more than for the beads.

[Kidvegas]

It probably depends more on the size and shape of the humidor. Wineadors usually have some empty space on the bottom that tucking beads into would take less space than bovedas scattered throughout.

That being said I do both. Seems to work fairly well so far.

Yep, that's the setup I'm using and it's been flawless. 8oz beads on bottom and 6 bovedas scattered throughout.


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[Kidvegas]

It seems like the beads take up less space, maybe because they are in the little baggies that I bought along with the beads so they are kept in a more compact space. Each bag is probably about the size of two robustos roughly, so I lose the space of 4 sticks. Each boveda is as wide as about 4 robustos roughly and I had 6 or 8 of them in the wineador. Because of their shape etc., they seem to block more space for cigars. The total volume of the beads compared to the bovedas might be very similar, but the wasted space for the bovedas seems to be more than for the beads.

That's cool bro, thanks for the explanation!


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[jhedrick83]

In the process of moving, my wife saw my ashtray and told me it was nasty, I tried washing well but it was a lost cause. Found this bad boy on Amazon for $43.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/jhedrick1983/9379677B-59E4-4FC7-ACA5-9899D09DF171_zpspwr2xoa3.jpg

It is surprisingly deep. I'm looking forward to finishing unpacking so I can give it a whirl.

[Old Smokey]

In the process of moving, my wife saw my ashtray and told me it was nasty, I tried washing well but it was a lost cause. Found this bad boy on Amazon for $43.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/jhedrick1983/9379677B-59E4-4FC7-ACA5-9899D09DF171_zpspwr2xoa3.jpg

It is surprisingly deep. I'm looking forward to finishing unpacking so I can give it a whirl.

That's a beauty Jesse. Any idea of its age?

[jhedrick83]

That's a beauty Jesse. Any idea of its age?

Brand new I think. Came wrapped in a bubble wrap sleeve and a branded cardboard box.

[Old Smokey]

It's certainly a beauty!

[Tgs679]

Bought a PerfecDraw tool. This is by far the best and only draw tool that I have used that actually works as advertised.

[Hardheaded]

Not a purchase, but a birthday gift that arrived a day late. I had asked for a bunch of Boveda packs as I was out and wanted to switch to 62% packs anyway in some tupperdores to keep my ready to go cigars in. I also wanted enough to toss some in a 48qt cooler for when I start buying boxes again. So my wife ordered them, and this.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg.html)

Apparently she wanted me to have something a bit nicer than tupperware to keep my cigars in. I think it is safe to say she supports this hobby.

Now to season it and empty my tupperdores.

[Bruck]

Not a purchase, but a birthday gift that arrived a day late. I had asked for a bunch of Boveda packs as I was out and wanted to switch to 62% packs anyway in some tupperdores to keep my ready to go cigars in. I also wanted enough to toss some in a 48qt cooler for when I start buying boxes again. So my wife ordered them, and this.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg.html)

Apparently she wanted me to have something a bit nicer than tupperware to keep my cigars in. I think it is safe to say she supports this hobby.

Now to season it and empty my tupperdores.

She just wanted her tupperware back :)

HB, BTW!

[Nature]

Not a purchase, but a birthday gift that arrived a day late. I had asked for a bunch of Boveda packs as I was out and wanted to switch to 62% packs anyway in some tupperdores to keep my ready to go cigars in. I also wanted enough to toss some in a 48qt cooler for when I start buying boxes again. So my wife ordered them, and this.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg.html)

Apparently she wanted me to have something a bit nicer than tupperware to keep my cigars in. I think it is safe to say she supports this hobby.

Now to season it and empty my tupperdores.

Very nice! Do you have a spot for it already?

[WNYTONY]

Not a purchase, but a birthday gift that arrived a day late. I had asked for a bunch of Boveda packs as I was out and wanted to switch to 62% packs anyway in some tupperdores to keep my ready to go cigars in. I also wanted enough to toss some in a 48qt cooler for when I start buying boxes again. So my wife ordered them, and this.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/dustinlavell/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/dustinlavell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170706_191842_zpskgvakedp.jpg.html)

Apparently she wanted me to have something a bit nicer than tupperware to keep my cigars in. I think it is safe to say she supports this hobby.

Now to season it and empty my tupperdores.

That girl is a keeper all right, she's gotta have a sister who's single or not very happily married.......

[Hardheaded]

Very nice! Do you have a spot for it already?

Currently it's residing on top of my wineador. It is the only part of my smoking room at the moment that does not ever see sunlight.

[LazyLightning]

Not a purchase, but a very generous gift by way of droy1958
A really nice humidor, the exact size I was looking to purchase in the next couple months. I have been using a tupperdor for my cigars so far with great results, but they are not pretty to look at. So now I have this nice piece to hold the sticks I am currently smoking and can put it on the end table in the living room.

Thank you again so much David!
http://i.imgur.com/YBobjjj.jpg

[Haebar]

Not a purchase, but a very generous gift by way of droy1958
A really nice humidor, the exact size I was looking to purchase in the next couple months. I have been using a tupperdor for my cigars so far with great results, but they are not pretty to look at. So now I have this nice piece to hold the sticks I am currently smoking and can put it on the end table in the living room.

Thank you again so much David!
http://i.imgur.com/YBobjjj.jpg

Nice humidor! What's the v-notch in the inside of the lid for? a cigar cutter?

[LazyLightning]

Nice humidor! What's the v-notch in the inside of the lid for? a cigar cutter?
Hm, good question...
I will have to ask David about that.

[Hardheaded]

Not a purchase, but a very generous gift by way of droy1958
A really nice humidor, the exact size I was looking to purchase in the next couple months. I have been using a tupperdor for my cigars so far with great results, but they are not pretty to look at. So now I have this nice piece to hold the sticks I am currently smoking and can put it on the end table in the living room.

Thank you again so much David!
http://i.imgur.com/YBobjjj.jpg

Very nice. Nothing beats the look of a good wooden humidor. You can't beat a tupperdore for functionality, they just don't look so great.

[jhedrick83]

Hm, good question...
I will have to ask David about that.

@droy very nice of you sir!

It looks like a Xikar Xi cutter would fit in that slot.

[LazyLightning]

@droy very nice of you sir!

It looks like a Xikar Xi cutter would fit in that slot.

Speaking of which I need to get a new cutter, the plastic guillotine one I have is already dull. I made a bullet punch out of an old Winchester 270 casing which works great with most cigars, it is not suited for smaller gauge sticks though. Now to decide on a better quality guillotine, or maybe a v-cutter, or both...:stogie:

[jhedrick83]

Speaking of which I need to get a new cutter, the plastic guillotine one I have is already dull. I made a bullet punch out of an old Winchester 270 casing which works great with most cigars, it is not suited for smaller gauge sticks though. Now to decide on a better quality guillotine, or maybe a v-cutter, or both...:stogie:

Colibri SV-Cut Brings Two Cutting Styles to One Accessory - halfwheel (http://halfwheel.com/colibri-sv-cut-brings-two-cutting-styles-one-accessory/161335)
Here's a new product that has both in one unit. You can always get good deals on Xikar Cutters on CBID as well.

[WNYTONY]

Not a purchase, but a very generous gift by way of droy1958
A really nice humidor, the exact size I was looking to purchase in the next couple months. I have been using a tupperdor for my cigars so far with great results, but they are not pretty to look at. So now I have this nice piece to hold the sticks I am currently smoking and can put it on the end table in the living room.

Thank you again so much David!
http://i.imgur.com/YBobjjj.jpg


I was wondering when I'd get to use droy1958 and class act in the same sentence ! Well done David - excellently generous

[droy1958]

Hm, good question...
I will have to ask David about that.

Hell if I know...

[Nature]

So I know these aren't fancy and probably of low quality; but I found these torch lighters in the clearance rack at the grocery store for less than $3 each. Five are triple flame and one is a single. Lighters for the cars, the golf bag, the garage, give them away to my friends, or when they borrow I don't have to worry about getting them back. You can never have too many lighters! If they stop working? Oh well, at this price they are disposable.



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[LazyLightning]

Nice score!

[WNYTONY]

Finally jumped in on a Colibri v-cutter
Liking how deep and smooth this cutshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170820/9132c0c95fa8dcc850e92395c7b8470f.jpg

[FireTom]

Finally jumped in on a Colibri v-cutter
Liking how deep and smooth this cutshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170820/9132c0c95fa8dcc850e92395c7b8470f.jpgWelcome to the club. I originally thought I'd only use mine for torpedoes, but I find myself using it almost exclusively now.

[WNYTONY]

Welcome to the club. I originally thought I'd only use mine for torpedoes, but I find myself using it almost exclusively now.

I had originally bought a cheap plastic Vertigo as I didn't know if I'd like the V-cut. Found myself cutting it twice to form a +
This one is deep enough for a single cut so the Vertigo will go to the golf bag.

[LazyLightning]

Got this beauty this past Friday, sorry it took so long to post.
Also have to give Kayla cheaphumidors a huge thank you for her honest help and input while choosing which one to get.

I was really hopeful the pics would come out better, but I always forget the light over the dinner table screws with my camera's white balance. So needless to say these pics do not do it justice, I would take some more in better lighting, but it is seasoning now. I guess bad pics are better then none though.

Berkeley II 100ct
https://i.imgur.com/2r91ip1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JAJvpmW.jpg
I decided to season with the Boveda seasoning packs since I have had great success using them (for humidity control) in my tupperdors.
Kayla also hit me with a surprise 5ver, all of which I have been wanting to try.
https://i.imgur.com/4ADTWez.jpg

The finish is really nice and it passed the paper test with flying colors. I can't wait to start using it, only 13 days to go.

Thanks again Kayla!

[cheaphumidors]

Got this beauty this past Friday, sorry it took so long to post.
Also have to give Kayla cheaphumidors a huge thank you for her honest help and input while choosing which one to get.

I was really hopeful the pics would come out better, but I always forget the light over the dinner table screws with my camera's white balance. So needless to say these pics do not do it justice, I would take some more in better lighting, but it is seasoning now. I guess bad pics are better then none though.

Berkeley II 100ct
https://i.imgur.com/2r91ip1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JAJvpmW.jpg
I decided to season with the Boveda seasoning packs since I have had great success using them (for humidity control) in my tupperdors.
Kayla also hit me with a surprise 5ver, all of which I have been wanting to try.
https://i.imgur.com/4ADTWez.jpg

The finish is really nice and it passed the paper test with flying colors. I can't wait to start using it, only 13 days to go.

Thanks again Kayla!

My pleasure Chris! I'm so glad you like it

[jhedrick83]

Got this beauty this past Friday, sorry it took so long to post.
Also have to give Kayla cheaphumidors a huge thank you for her honest help and input while choosing which one to get.

I was really hopeful the pics would come out better, but I always forget the light over the dinner table screws with my camera's white balance. So needless to say these pics do not do it justice, I would take some more in better lighting, but it is seasoning now. I guess bad pics are better then none though.

Berkeley II 100ct
https://i.imgur.com/2r91ip1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JAJvpmW.jpg
I decided to season with the Boveda seasoning packs since I have had great success using them (for humidity control) in my tupperdors.
Kayla also hit me with a surprise 5ver, all of which I have been wanting to try.
https://i.imgur.com/4ADTWez.jpg

The finish is really nice and it passed the paper test with flying colors. I can't wait to start using it, only 13 days to go.

Thanks again Kayla!

Looking sharp!

[WNYTONY]

Got this beauty this past Friday, sorry it took so long to post.
Also have to give Kayla cheaphumidors a huge thank you for her honest help and input while choosing which one to get.

I was really hopeful the pics would come out better, but I always forget the light over the dinner table screws with my camera's white balance. So needless to say these pics do not do it justice, I would take some more in better lighting, but it is seasoning now. I guess bad pics are better then none though.

Berkeley II 100ct
https://i.imgur.com/2r91ip1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JAJvpmW.jpg
I decided to season with the Boveda seasoning packs since I have had great success using them (for humidity control) in my tupperdors.
Kayla also hit me with a surprise 5ver, all of which I have been wanting to try.
https://i.imgur.com/4ADTWez.jpg

The finish is really nice and it passed the paper test with flying colors. I can't wait to start using it, only 13 days to go.

Thanks again Kayla!

Am I the only one noticing that it..... ummmm...... looks kinda............... empty ??? :devil:

[Hardheaded]

Am I the only one noticing that it..... ummmm...... looks kinda............... empty ??? :devil:

I noticed that too. I thought we used to have a rule about posting empty humidor pictures.

[WNYTONY]

I noticed that too. I thought we used to have a rule about posting empty humidor pictures.

Nothing gets by you Dustin !
It appears our reigning Bum of the Month Kayla has started some sort of relief effort to right this wrong.
It seems like some sort of call to arms

[LazyLightning]

I noticed that too. I thought we used to have a rule about posting empty humidor pictures.


Nothing gets by you Dustin !
It appears our reigning Bum of the Month Kayla has started some sort of relief effort to right this wrong.
It seems like some sort of call to arms

Whoops, didn't know there was a no empty humidor pic rule. I sincerely apologize, only 11 more days of seasoning and it won't be empty. I will refrain from posting any more pics of it until it's emptiness is fixed.

[Hardheaded]

Whoops, didn't know there was a no empty humidor pic rule. I sincerely apologize, only 11 more days of seasoning and it won't be empty. I will refrain from posting any more pics of it until it's emptiness is fixed.

Rule may have been a poor word choice on my part. There is not any actual rule against it. Feel free to post them empty or full......:devilgrin:

[WNYTONY]

Whoops, didn't know there was a no empty humidor pic rule. I sincerely apologize, only 11 more days of seasoning and it won't be empty. I will refrain from posting any more pics of it until it's emptiness is fixed.

Hmmm - jhedrick83 we need a mod over here. You want to explain this to the lad :fly:

[LazyLightning]

I noticed that too. I thought we used to have a rule about posting empty humidor pictures.


Nothing gets by you Dustin !
It appears our reigning Bum of the Month Kayla has started some sort of relief effort to right this wrong.
It seems like some sort of call to arms


Rule may have been a poor word choice on my part. There is not any actual rule against it. Feel free to post them empty or full......:devilgrin:


Hmmm - jhedrick83 we need a mod over here. You want to explain this to the lad :fly:

:stogie:

[jhedrick83]

Hmmm - jhedrick83 we need a mod over here. You want to explain this to the lad :fly:

Hmm. I may be able to steal more tupperware from my wife! :)

[LazyLightning]

Hmm. I may be able to steal more tupperware from my wife! :)

Jesse was kind enough to explain what I had done, so I am just going to back away from this post now like nothing ever happened...:surrender::yield:

[FireTom]

Jesse was kind enough to explain what I had done, so I am just going to back away from this post now like nothing ever happened...:surrender::yield:Good luck with that! If you're on WNYTONY 's radar It's only a matter of time...

[jhedrick83]

Jesse was kind enough to explain what I had done, so I am just going to back away from this post now like nothing ever happened...:surrender::yield:

Good luck with that.

[LazyLightning]

Good luck with that! If you're on WNYTONY 's radar It's only a matter of time...


Good luck with that.

LOL,
Come on you guys, I explained my ignorant mistake and will go on to plead insanity if need be. Lets just all pretend this never happened, and keep on truckin'.

Have a great rest of the week you guys!

[WNYTONY]

LOL,
Come on you guys, I explained my ignorant mistake and will go on to plead insanity if need be. Lets just all pretend this never happened, and keep on truckin'.

Have a great rest of the week you guys!

I think the phrase "no pics - it never happened" ergo, a pic means it happened....... :camera:

[LazyLightning]

I'm still pretending it didn't happen. :)

[WNYTONY]

I'm still pretending it didn't happen. :)You still pretending ? Lol

[BlueDevil07]

Picked up a Cuban Crafters cutter. It has Cleo-approved certification. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171013/8301336d02804533f2210ca6448b71d9.jpg

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[Hardheaded]

Picked up a Cuban Crafters cutter. It has Cleo-approved certification. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171013/8301336d02804533f2210ca6448b71d9.jpg

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They do work pretty well. My wife got me one last year for my birthday.

[LazyLightning]

You still pretending ? Lol

Nope you got me, I thought I was in the clear then heard a knock on the door Yesterday. Sorry I didn't post sooner my internet went out till early this morning.
Thanks Tony, looking forward to all the goodies you sent.

[LazyLightning]

Finally upgraded my cutting game. Thanks to many helpful bums in the decision making process. An early birthday present from my wife.
Colibri V-Cutter Black
https://i.imgur.com/wB4eqSE.jpg
What a difference to the dull plastic guillotine I have been using. Very happy with this one's performance.

[jhedrick83]

Finally upgraded my cutting game. Thanks to many helpful bums in the decision making process. An early birthday present from my wife.
Colibri V-Cutter Black
https://i.imgur.com/wB4eqSE.jpg
What a difference to the dull plastic guillotine I have been using. Very happy with this one's performance.

Congrats!

[SoCal gunner]

Finally upgraded my cutting game. Thanks to many helpful bums in the decision making process. An early birthday present from my wife.
Colibri V-Cutter Black
https://i.imgur.com/wB4eqSE.jpg
What a difference to the dull plastic guillotine I have been using. Very happy with this one's performance.Beautiful! Huge fan of the V cut here. Put the VX2 on my Xmas list.

[FireTom]

Finally upgraded my cutting game. Thanks to many helpful bums in the decision making process. An early birthday present from my wife.
Colibri V-Cutter Black
https://i.imgur.com/wB4eqSE.jpg
What a difference to the dull plastic guillotine I have been using. Very happy with this one's performance.Just to let you know, this case is the perfect fit:

Colibri Leather Pouch - Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9SU7OC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZUHgAb40G96M1

[LazyLightning]

Just to let you know, this case is the perfect fit:

Colibri Leather Pouch - Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9SU7OC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZUHgAb40G96M1

Nice,
I will pass that along to the family Christmas present braintrust.

[Nature]

Finally upgraded my cutting game. Thanks to many helpful bums in the decision making process. An early birthday present from my wife.
Colibri V-Cutter Black
https://i.imgur.com/wB4eqSE.jpg
What a difference to the dull plastic guillotine I have been using. Very happy with this one's performance.

Congrats! I have seen many reports that this Colibri is liked better than the Xikar XV. Good choice!


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[LazyLightning]

Congrats! I have seen many reports that this Colibri is liked better than the Xikar XV. Good choice!


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Thanks!
I can't make a comparison between it and other models, but I can tell you it is like cutting butter with a hot knife when using it. Really happy with it and wish I had not waited so long to get one.

[LazyLightning]

Not a purchase, but I got a PerfecDraw And Chrome Zippo for Christmas from my brother-in-law, thought that was a pretty nice gift.
https://i.imgur.com/8vMCkU9.jpg

[penna stogey]

Noice

[Kidvegas]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/85abc363feeddf01e04df85acbbfd78c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171228/741def0bacacdc9a6713f0a9c7b582ef.jpg
Modus II and a KICK ASS space heater! No more freezing to death while trying to enjoy some leaf lol


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[AlanS]

First time using this a gift from one of my son’s.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg.html)
It seems fine..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg.html)

[WNYTONY]

First time using this a gift from one of my son’s.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg.html)
It seems fine..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg.html)

That boy was brought up right !

[allusred]

First time using this a gift from one of my son’s.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg.html)
It seems fine..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg.html)
Very classy.

[TCBSmokes]

First time using this a gift from one of my son’s.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153613_zpsix7xruep.jpg.html)
It seems fine..
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/awssr58/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/awssr58/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2018-01/20180118_153624_zpsfcvwvrtt.jpg.html)

Pretty Cool! And personalized. Nice touch. Enjoy.

[AlanS]

It works well, I use a boveda in it

[bluenoser]

Trying out a cheap v cutter from amazon. Been wanting to try one but not willing to spend alot, think this was around $10. Worked ok. Little tear on the cap but useable. Definitely more open draw than my punchhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/f09115c9c29fac44713b305a31eb5219.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/7b1c44b625773be97478a50a5d34e9fd.jpg

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[allusred]

Trying out a cheap v cutter from amazon. Been wanting to try one but not willing to spend alot, think this was around $10. Worked ok. Little tear on the cap but useable. Definitely more open draw than my punchhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/f09115c9c29fac44713b305a31eb5219.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/7b1c44b625773be97478a50a5d34e9fd.jpg

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Hi Blake,
Looks like it gets the job done.
Leaves you with $ to buy more leaves to cut...Winner.
Draw def should be better than a punch, I think.

[LazyLightning]

Got my new Thunderbird butane insert on Friday thanks to some helpful guidance from the good folks here. Works extremely well, very happy with it so far.
https://i.imgur.com/Llcar80.jpg

[TCBSmokes]

Well, not a purchase but a gift from a thoughtful and thrifty friend, I received this nifty cigar registry, which she purchased at a used book shop for $2.50.

As I plan to affix a label and enter notes only for each first try, and it has enough space for about 800 entries, I think I'll be set for a long while, if not most likely forever. lol.

Speaking of which, I thought I already had a good system in place with the even hundred reviews I entered over at that "other" cigar site, combined with a label kept for each in the jar I show below.

That held true until a few years back when the whole site went completely under for about a week before changing hands.. and servers!... whereupon all my (and everyone else's) entries went Poof! Drat. And a first-hand lesson why even in this digital age, good ol' pen and paper may still have a valuable place. Or, "just use the "cloud", you might be saying. But that is a subject for another day. lol.

Sadly, as I understand it, the reason behind all that interruption was the site founder had died and about whom I can only have nice things to say for even endeavoring to give us all a place to chat and commiserate about, of all things, cigars! Thank you, sir, and hopefully you are now happily puffing away up there.

And of course, thank you, too, to our fine leadership here, for so boldly and selflessly carrying on the torch in a similar fashion.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/7db9c065ad5e366ecb66f5b84b1a5ec0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/8306ffaab65ed947317972f740776592.jpg One page complete! Well, almost. lol.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/a5c2dda31c6969cd8d5e84a1554ae2d0.jpg
If I ever get all these labels into that book...with notes!..it'll be quite some doing. 😁

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[WNYTONY]

That's a really great gift Tom.

[TCBSmokes]

That's a really great gift Tom.

Yes Tony, thank you. I was rather touched by it and am now warming up to the task of filling it in. lol.

[SoCal gunner]

That is so cool! I dont know if I'd have the discipline to keep up with it, but what a great project. I mean just the bands will make it a work of art in the end, let alone all your notes as a great keepsake.

[TCBSmokes]

That is so cool! I dont know if I'd have the discipline to keep up with it, but what a great project. I mean just the bands will make it a work of art in the end, let alone all your notes as a great keepsake.

Lol. Exactly. I've never been the methodical type but I think, all the back-tracking aside, once in the daily habit (and I don't fall behind!) it will become more pleasure than chore. And in the end I'll have all my notes in one accessible place. Aaaahhh.

[LazyLightning]

Lol. Exactly. I've never been the methodical type but I think, all the back-tracking aside, once in the daily habit (and I don't fall behind!) it will become more pleasure than chore. And in the end I'll have all my notes in one accessible place. Aaaahhh.

Great gift indeed,
I keep a digital one myself on my portable HD, but would love to have a actual book like that. Thanks for sharing Tom!

[TCBSmokes]

Great gift indeed,
I keep a digital one myself on my portable HD, but would love to have a actual book like that. Thanks for sharing Tom!

Thanks, Chris. For anyone interested, I do see these books are still available online. I can't imagine the "used" ones are written in but I would check with the seller to be sure. Anyway, the book is Cigar Dossier, the author is Shawn M. Preston, and the publisher, MAKO Publishing, Inc. Good luck.

[TCBSmokes]

By the way, where it asks for a rating of each cigar, I have been kind of struggling with what to go with as far as a rating scale goes. 1-4, 1-5, or 1-10 don't quite grab or satisfy me but I think what I like is: N, R, C, S. Which stands for: Negligible, Respectable, Commendable and Superb. Yeah, I think that's gonna be it. :cowstogie:

Ideally, I guess, the results should fall in a bit of a bell curve but we shall see. I have a feeling there are a lot more N's than S's but that "skew" can be attributed to an overabundance of early and dubious noob picks. lol. :nono:

[CentralTimeSmoke]

Very cool!

[TCBSmokes]

By the way, where it asks for a rating of each cigar, I have been kind of struggling with what to go with as far as a rating scale goes. 1-4, 1-5, or 1-10 don't quite grab or satisfy me but I think what I like is: N, R, C, S. Which stands for: Negligible, Respectable, Commendable and Superb. Yeah, I think that's gonna be it. :cowstogie:

Ideally, I guess, the results should fall in a bit of a bell curve but we shall see. I have a feeling there are a lot more N's than S's but that "skew" can be attributed to an overabundance of early and dubious noob picks. lol. :nono:

Sorry for all this blathering out loud. Look at the time of post, 2:12 AM, and I wasn't even drinking. Jeez.

[SoCal gunner]

By the way, where it asks for a rating of each cigar, I have been kind of struggling with what to go with as far as a rating scale goes. 1-4, 1-5, or 1-10 don't quite grab or satisfy me but I think what I like is: N, R, C, S. Which stands for: Negligible, Respectable, Commendable and Superb. Yeah, I think that's gonna be it. :cowstogie:

Ideally, I guess, the results should fall in a bit of a bell curve but we shall see. I have a feeling there are a lot more N's than S's but that "skew" can be attributed to an overabundance of early and dubious noob picks. lol. :nono:That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?

Do what works for you.

[TCBSmokes]

That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?

Do what works for you.

SoCal. Exactly! The part of the scale ever actually used is maybe 80-100, so only 20 pts. really, or not much more. Would be interesting to hear what other Bums here use, but also, I think my own system may work out for me. Thanks!

[CentralTimeSmoke]

SoCal. Exactly! The part of the scale ever actually used is maybe 80-100, so only 20 pts. really, or not much more. Would be interesting to hear what other Bums here use, but also, I think my own system may work out for me. Thanks!

IMO, it's to not step on any toes. Their funding relies on cigar advertisements. Even if a cigar is bad, 88 sounds a lot better than 2 out 20 or whatever. Smart, but deceptive.


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[TCBSmokes]

IMO, it's to not step on any toes. Their funding relies on cigar advertisements. Even if a cigar is bad, 88 sounds a lot better than 2 out 20 or whatever. Smart, but deceptive.


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CentralTimeSmoke. Good point! Still can't fault 'em though because of all they do to support our hobby. And besides, all mags. seem to work that way! lol.

[TreySC]

Not a purchase, but father's day gift from the kids

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180618/5e83deb1ebf3e23ef04f41bae6811ead.jpg

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[Emperor Zurg]

That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?

Supposedly, every review begins at 100 and they mark it down for everything they find wrong with it. In theory it sounds like a good system but you're right, it ends up being a bit lame. In all reality it truly is about a 12 point scale. It's also lame because (and I'd suspect most would agree) I don't care about cosmetic flaws or imperfect burn lines much at all - if a cigar doesn't TASTE good it's a dog rocket. But then again, as far as the scale spread goes, maybe it only goes down to 88 in practice because cigar snobs aren't reviewing Ron Mexicos

[Kidvegas]

Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/f9ad97a11a6a8ead3bf7542a5df46513.jpg


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[TCBSmokes]

Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/f9ad97a11a6a8ead3bf7542a5df46513.jpg


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Handsome.

[WNYTONY]

Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/f9ad97a11a6a8ead3bf7542a5df46513.jpg


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Sweet pickup Joe. Like the ashtray - very similar to the one I use.

[Kidvegas]

Thanks Tony. Been meaning to grab an ashtray like the one I’ve seen you use for the last few years. Finally pulled the trigger and not disappointed.


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[Ilroy]

Nice ashtray...I got one just like it a few weeks ago.

[allusred]

Supposedly, every review begins at 100 and they mark it down for everything they find wrong with it. In theory it sounds like a good system but you're right, it ends up being a bit lame. In all reality it truly is about a 12 point scale. It's also lame because (and I'd suspect most would agree) I don't care about cosmetic flaws or imperfect burn lines much at all - if a cigar doesn't TASTE good it's a dog rocket. But then again, as far as the scale spread goes, maybe it only goes down to 88 in practice because cigar snobs aren't reviewing Ron Mexicos

Maybe the Ron Mexicos are what 'they' smoke when forced to pay for the cigars?

[Brimy]

So, I can't find my Xikar X1!!
I think its around here somewhere but hell if I know where.
Tired of using these BS scissors, I've jumped on the bandwagon...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/169b31307bddb8ee6e98ac218e2c3d2b.jpg

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[CentralTimeSmoke]

So, I can't find my Xikar X1!!
I think its around here somewhere but hell if I know where.
Tired of using these BS scissors, I've jumped on the bandwagon...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/169b31307bddb8ee6e98ac218e2c3d2b.jpg

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Welcome to the V Club! You’ll like it here.

[restomod]

So, I can't find my Xikar X1!!
I think its around here somewhere but hell if I know where.
Tired of using these BS scissors, I've jumped on the bandwagon...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/169b31307bddb8ee6e98ac218e2c3d2b.jpg

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Aww yeah! Welcome to the other side! V cut for the win.

[FireTom]

So, I can't find my Xikar X1!!
I think its around here somewhere but hell if I know where.
Tired of using these BS scissors, I've jumped on the bandwagon...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/169b31307bddb8ee6e98ac218e2c3d2b.jpg

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[FireTom]

If you plan on carrying in your pocket, you'll want this...

Colibri Leather Pouch - Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9SU7OC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_38dSBbVPY2QVVhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/f094e1be3dd3be8312889638e1418d11.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/c0eb192b3931c3005ba395302e037221.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/525e9110fba60078e88c467f5a3759fe.jpg

[LazyLightning]

So, I can't find my Xikar X1!!
I think its around here somewhere but hell if I know where.
Tired of using these BS scissors, I've jumped on the bandwagon...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180929/169b31307bddb8ee6e98ac218e2c3d2b.jpg

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As has been stated, welcome to the club. I love mine, and hope you find yours just as good.

[Nature]

Not a purchase, but an acquisition. My daughter’s boyfriend brought this over for me tonight from the country club he works at. Don’t know what I’m going to do with it, but it’s cool!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190607/acea69d46c40f3d57554fdc944d31321.jpg

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[josh lucky 13]

Accessory storage is my first guess

[Nature]

Accessory storage is my first guess
That’s what I’m thinking, but this is large! I don’t have that many accessories. Too big for my winedor. It’s about 2 ft long. Each section could probably hold 25 cigars.

[WNYTONY]

That’s what I’m thinking, but this is large! I don’t have that many accessories. Too big for my winedor. It’s about 2 ft long. Each section could probably hold 25 cigars.

Bring that to the ORGY next year - we can fit alot of cigars in that when you're not looking ! :seg:

[Nature]

Bring that to the ORGY next year - we can fit alot of cigars in that when you're not looking ! :seg:

No, it can fit a lot of cigars to bring to the Orgy that find new homes. It will be padlocked so it doesn’t fill back up!

[WNYTONY]

No, it can fit a lot of cigars to bring to the Orgy that find new homes. It will be padlocked so it doesn’t fill back up!

Silly boy - there's no where to put a lock on that. We'll use a bungee cord around it and I'll watch it for you so greige matter doesn't try anything

[LazyLightning]

I have had a Colbri V Cutter for a while now and love it. There are just some cigars that seem to be better suited to a different cut. So I covered all my bases and got:

XiKAR Xi1
https://i.imgur.com/eCgIMBi.jpg

And a XiKAR 9mm Punch
https://i.imgur.com/Nr7UkVB.jpg

Already used them both and they work great. Think I now have my cutting needs taken care of.

[josh lucky 13]

I have had a Colbri V Cutter for a while now and love it. There are just some cigars that seem to be better suited to a different cut. So I covered all my bases and got:

XiKAR Xi1
https://i.imgur.com/eCgIMBi.jpg

And a XiKAR 9mm Punch
https://i.imgur.com/Nr7UkVB.jpg

Already used them both and they work great. Think I now have my cutting needs taken care of.

I love xikar and there warranty the only thing I will warn of is the finish on your key chain punch probably wont last, I know my didn't

[Nature]

I love xikar and there warranty the only thing I will warn of is the finish on your key chain punch probably wont last, I know my didn't
Patina. An often used tool showing wear is a loved tool. Character.
Did you check to see if there is a pouch for the punch? Xikar will send you a free leather pouch for their cutters or lighters if you register, at least they did a few years ago. They might have one for the punch too?

[josh lucky 13]

It's a keychain punch so no pouch for it but rubbing up against my other keys ruined the finish and looks like Chris got a keychain punch also so wanted to warn him...but yes I got pouches for all my lighters and cutters and v cutter

[LazyLightning]

I love xikar and there warranty the only thing I will warn of is the finish on your key chain punch probably wont last, I know my didn't


Patina. An often used tool showing wear is a loved tool. Character.
Did you check to see if there is a pouch for the punch? Xikar will send you a free leather pouch for their cutters or lighters if you register, at least they did a few years ago. They might have one for the punch too?


It's a keychain punch so no pouch for it but rubbing up against my other keys ruined the finish and looks like Chris got a keychain punch also so wanted to warn him...but yes I got pouches for all my lighters and cutters and v cutter

I can't drive because of health issues, so the ring is coming off and wont be up against keys. I have a couple slip covers laying around but I will contact them and see about the pouches, thanks for the info.

[tjhemp]

My new ashtray showcasing my three favorite hobbies. Cigars, guitars, and Joe Bonamassa.

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[greige matter]

Silly boy - there's no where to put a lock on that. We'll use a bungee cord around it and I'll watch it for you so greige matter doesn't try anything

Kind of like the inmates running the asylum if Tony is watching it.

[WNYTONY]

Kind of like the inmates running the asylum if Tony is watching it.

Oh Steve, that hurts just a little. I was going to offer to keep an eye on Mary for you but I might as well just let jhedrick83 loose now !

[jhedrick83]

Oh Steve, that hurts just a little. I was going to offer to keep an eye on Mary for you but I might as well just let jhedrick83 loose now !

I'd keep an eye on Mary for you.:rofl:

[greige matter]

I'd keep an eye on Mary for you.:rofl:

Hands off Jesse.

[LazyLightning]

I can finally post this!
First I want to thank Kayla cheaphumidors for taking extremely good care of me during this purchase. I got my first 100 count humi from her when I got started smoking cigars. Still have it, and it still works great.

As we all know, there comes a time when you run out of room. That time had come for me, so I decided to expand my storage capacity.

Kayla suggested both of these pieces.

The Havana Foot Locker Cigar Humidor, which when the trays are removed are perfect for boxes and the Geneve Standing Cigar Humidor, both with a 500ct capacity :
https://i.imgur.com/FQp2Bfk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rxQvZsB.jpg

Had an issue with a crack in the drawer of the Geneve, so she had her supplier send me a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement drawer was too big and simply could not fit in the slot. I have to give Kayla big props for this, she had them send me a completely new piece. The new one I am happy to say was perfect, and is now in the beginning phase of the seasoning process. The footlocker is now in the stabilization phase and should be ready for some boxes very soon.

I have zero affiliation with CheapHumidors, but I trust her judgement and can't speak highly enough of how she treats her customers and fellow BUMs. For that I thank you once again Kayla!

[Kidvegas]

Awesome piece of equipment bro! And and rather large THUMBS UP to Kayla for taking care of ya! Nice job [MENTION=209]@CheapHumidors/MENTION]

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[cheaphumidors]

I can finally post this!
First I want to thank Kayla cheaphumidors for taking extremely good care of me during this purchase. I got my first 100 count humi from her when I got started smoking cigars. Still have it, and it still works great.

As we all know, there comes a time when you run out of room. That time had come for me, so I decided to expand my storage capacity.

Kayla suggested both of these pieces.

The Havana Foot Locker Cigar Humidor, which when the trays are removed are perfect for boxes and the Geneve Standing Cigar Humidor, both with a 500ct capacity :
https://i.imgur.com/FQp2Bfk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rxQvZsB.jpg

Had an issue with a crack in the drawer of the Geneve, so she had her supplier send me a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement drawer was too big and simply could not fit in the slot. I have to give Kayla big props for this, she had them send me a completely new piece. The new one I am happy to say was perfect, and is now in the beginning phase of the seasoning process. The footlocker is now in the stabilization phase and should be ready for some boxes very soon.

I have zero affiliation with CheapHumidors, but I trust her judgement and can't speak highly enough of how she treats her customers and fellow BUMs. For that I thank you once again Kayla!

It was my pleasure Chris!

[Nature]

Just got this new cutter. It’s kind of a cross between a guillotine and a scissors.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210726/2695dabca6b2087c10f3166bc56e6391.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210726/64f690ecfd7b1cc792dce463425f3d7e.jpg

Came with this sturdy, full leather, pouch.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210726/75d136a24ef0259eff2bcc9890c4bd35.jpg


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[Nature]

A small item.
My leatherette pouch for my Xikar fell apart long ago, as you can see by the wear. The other side is more worn.
I had problems with it occasionally opening while in my pocket.
Reaching into one’s pocket fishing for car keys, lighter, etc. is not a good match with an open, sharp cigar cutter.

Got a new Buffalo leather pouch.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220217/c4bc57ef8f2f434573bfbbccc7263518.jpg


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[SoCal gunner]

A small item.
My leatherette pouch for my Xikar fell apart long ago, as you can see by the wear. The other side is more worn.
I had problems with it occasionally opening while in my pocket.
Reaching into one’s pocket fishing for car keys, lighter, etc. is not a good match with an open, sharp cigar cutter.

Got a new Buffalo leather pouch.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220217/c4bc57ef8f2f434573bfbbccc7263518.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI think I need one of those!

[Nature]

I think I need one of those!

Xikar Cigar Cutter Case (https://www.northwestgentlemen.com/listing/1016839453/kodiak-bison-leather-slipcase-case-for)

For us pipers, they have a lot of nice leather accessories.

[Nature]

Got some acrylic trays for my large tupperdore. They fit perfectly, but YMMV, depending upon the storage container or cooler used.
I liked them so much, I got a few more for my winedor.

I forewent the traditional Spanish cedar trays. These were about half the price and available the same day from the local general merchandise discount retail store [emoji457] Sometimes I lack patience.

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I like that they stack together, so no crushing of cigars. At 8” wide, they fit nearly all cigars for length. At 2” high, it is perfect for 2 layers.

You can get smaller ones that also nest. I got a 4x12, hoping it would contain my short and small cigars, but it is about a half inch too narrow.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220510/e878c2f5d198916cbe1c9fafc5358c42.jpg

They also have an 8x8, that could combine with a 4x8 and stack exactly on the 12x8 for ultimate flexibility if you wanted to sort your cigars that far.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220510/32c5386ce31994b23f19ea2baac6bfae.jpg

The size that I didn’t see is a 6x8; two would fit perfect nested on a 12x8.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220510/a789764e18af2ffa364723dbb47916eb.jpg

I have them in use along with my cedar trays in my winedor, stacking one on top of another. They are very similar in size.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220510/2a0d8065e352a72005ceb16563fffc32.jpg

Next up; sort and reorganize!


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[josh lucky 13]

I wonder about airflow in the acrylics?

[Nature]

I wonder about airflow in the acrylics?

That is a thought, but wouldn’t be worse than smaller tuppers with lids. Where they are stacked with the cedar trays, there is plenty of airflow. I shuffle through my cigars in the various trays often enough they get plenty of air change.

Cello’d sticks don’t get airflow, and they seem to be fine. Yes, I know cellophane breaths, but it is very limited and slow.

Lack of openness could be an advantage if there ever was an issue (mold, beetles) because they would be isolated.

I don’t think they are air tight. If they were, they would be difficult to lift off of one another. They aren’t. Less so probably than a winedor; just a smaller version.

I suppose one could drill some holes in the bottom or sides for airflow. I considered doing that in the bottom of one with media in a tray below it.

Now you’ve got me thinking.
[emoji848]
media in the bottom 4x8, with two 4x4 above with holes drilled in the bottoms, one of them containing a circulating fan, like a repurposed computer cooling fan. This would draw air over the media and up through the fan. Maybe just two stacked 4x4s.?


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[josh lucky 13]

Not sure I have been considering a fan in my humidor but have not yet. I like the trays but I was using wire trays for my stacking and sorting for airflow purposes. I do not know which is better or not.

[Nature]

If you use a fan, it needs to cycle. Continuous actually creates problems, at least for me. I just use one of those ultra-cheap outlet timers with a dial, set for 30 minutes on twice a day.
WNYTONY has a good circulating fan set up.

That is a good question topic; how much air flow, or lack of it, effects cigars. A lot of hyperbole and probably emotion, but little in the way of scientific evidence with controls.

Aww, what am I talking about? Cigars are for enjoyment; not fussing over. If they are smoking fine, why change what you (we) do?


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[josh lucky 13]

If you use a fan, it needs to cycle. Continuous actually creates problems, at least for me. I just use one of those ultra-cheap outlet timers with a dial, set for 30 minutes on twice a day.
WNYTONY has a good circulating fan set up.

That is a good question topic; how much air flow, or lack of it, effects cigars. A lot of hyperbole and probably emotion, but little in the way of scientific evidence with controls.

Aww, what am I talking about? Cigars are for enjoyment; not fussing over. If they are smoking fine, why change what you (we) do?


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I remember some topic on the old site someone was wanting to age cigars wrapped in plastic vs not to see which was better.

[Brimy]

Had to replace my last one.
Either someone glommed it or I lost it.
But had to replace it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220511/8f6e16d8ae1667a21edc7738e3000573.jpg

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[zabhatton]

Had to replace my last one.
Either someone glommed it or I lost it.
But had to replace it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220511/8f6e16d8ae1667a21edc7738e3000573.jpg

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This is an incredible cutter. Too bad its so heavy- lends itself to the cut, but not the pocket

[Brimy]

This is an incredible cutter. Too bad its so heavy- lends itself to the cut, but not the pocket

Agreed!
It's like having a brick in your pocket compared to other cutters.
But the cut is so worth it.

[SoCal gunner]

I too just picked up a new cutter (cant have too many). Combination of a couple of my Xikars getting sticky and watched a 2guys podcast where Dave said he's used the same cutter on the show for 12 yrs (thats a min of 1248 cuts) and its still like new. Sure, he's a salesman but I needed a filler to get free shipping too, so I gave this serated cutter a shot.

Edit to add this thing is solid and weighs more than my xikars - nice clean cut on my cigar - heres hoping its a good one!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220513/7ae0168402fe4622117003ece9c51e89.jpg

[josh lucky 13]

I too just picked up a new cutter (cant have too many). Combination of a couple of my Xikars getting sticky and watched a 2guys podcast where Dave said he's used the same cutter on the show for 12 yrs (thats a min of 1248 cuts) and its still like new. Sure, he's a salesman but I needed a filler to get free shipping too, so I gave this serated cutter a shot.

Edit to add this thing is solid and weighs more than my xikars - nice clean cut on my cigar - heres hoping its a good one!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220513/7ae0168402fe4622117003ece9c51e89.jpg

Looks nice but curious if the serrations do anything peo or con

[KRam311]

Had to replace my last one.
Either someone glommed it or I lost it.
But had to replace it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220511/8f6e16d8ae1667a21edc7738e3000573.jpg

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I have one of these on the way!


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[Brimy]

I have one of these on the way!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIf you like a V-cut, I think you will like this cutter. As @zahbatton said it's heavy and solid! Gives a nice, clean, deep V-cut each and every time.

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[Nature]

This cigar accessory, or something similar, frequently accompanies my after dark cigars.


Purchases made;


PEX brass coupler



Tiki wick



O-rings



lamp fuel (already had)



bottle of whiskey.


Had to be emptied first, of course. I recall this was a Brothers in Bond.

Yeah, I know. I could have bought a kit for this, but not as enjoyable.
I will light it up after I get a longer wick.

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[josh lucky 13]

Impulse buy I have no real need or use for it.

Wanted one price was good. The humidity puck looks rough so because of that I may treat for mold. Since this is not I need to use it immediately purchase this will get a deep clean.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/32d240e169947577838fe08c70ce6629.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/a41cdc61618dc5a26db75116e2c0ccc3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/b448473ebd66133a45dd13c047903710.jpg

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[josh lucky 13]

Impulse buy I have no real need or use for it.

Wanted one price was good. The humidity puck looks rough so because of that I may treat for mold. Since this is not I need to use it immediately purchase this will get a deep clean.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/32d240e169947577838fe08c70ce6629.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/a41cdc61618dc5a26db75116e2c0ccc3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220528/b448473ebd66133a45dd13c047903710.jpg

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So after I noticed the humidity puck was a bit fuzzy I knew I needed a deep clean. Filled a spray bottle full of isopropyl alcohol and gave it all a good soaking.. I figure will let it sry and soak it again with whatever is left in spray bottle and should be good after that?

Any thoughts?

[Brimy]

Nice case!
How many sticks is it supposed to hold?
I would chuck the puck and throw a couple of Boveda paks in there whenever you needed to use it.

[josh lucky 13]

Nice case!
How many sticks is it supposed to hold?
I would chuck the puck and throw a couple of Boveda paks in there whenever you needed to use it.

Its a 40 CT. My guess is some may have tried this for long term storage. I may toss the puck but when I get around to using this it will be boveda packs for humidity. Like I said this was not a practical but I just wanted it. Now I have a 5ct 10 ct 15 ct and 40 ct.

[chain_gang]

Its a 40 CT. My guess is some may have tried this for long term storage. I may toss the puck but when I get around to using this it will be boveda packs for humidity. Like I said this was not a practical but I just wanted it. Now I have a 5ct 10 ct 15 ct and 40 ct.
I'd toss the puck - the gel is contaminated most likely.

I have a Xikar version that was my first humi. Took the sleeves out and it fit probably 80 - definitely more than 40. Used it on a flight with the sleeves, and was able to double up some rows that had small sticks.

[WNYTONY]

Its a 40 CT. My guess is some may have tried this for long term storage. I may toss the puck but when I get around to using this it will be boveda packs for humidity. Like I said this was not a practical but I just wanted it. Now I have a 5ct 10 ct 15 ct and 40 ct.Josh I use mine as an on deck humi. I pulled the between the layers foam to fit in more sticks and added a cross piece to section off for longer and shorter smokes. I also cut a 2 piece Boveda holder and mounted them on the sides to hold 2 Bovedas. I replaced my foam with beads and cut in a spot for a hygro. Works pretty well to hold sticks I'm planning on in the next month or so.

Sorry about all those Tats on top - there's this month of Tats thing going on.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/a9ed434b47fdc1d5491fce5e93770b97.jpg

[Nature]

Josh I use mine as an on deck humi. I pulled the between the layers foam to fit in more sticks and added a cross piece to section off for longer and shorter smokes. I also cut a 2 piece Boveda holder and mounted them on the sides to hold 2 Bovedas. I replaced my foam with beads and cut in a spot for a hygro. Works pretty well to hold sticks I'm planning on in the next month or so.

Sorry about all those Tats on top - there's this month of Tats thing going on.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/a9ed434b47fdc1d5491fce5e93770b97.jpg

That’s awesome, Tony! Somehow I envisioned your on-deck humidor as a regular desktop, wooden humidor.
josh lucky 13, Are you planning any trips where you would want to take that many sticks? Like a CigarBum Orgy perhaps??


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[josh lucky 13]

That’s awesome, Tony! Somehow I envisioned your on-deck humidor as a regular desktop, wooden humidor.
josh lucky 13, Are you planning any trips where you would want to take that many sticks? Like a CigarBum Orgy perhaps??


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I have a guys trip coming up in a week or so but only a couple others smoke cigars so I don't need 40. I think last year I took my 10 and my 15 and had more than enough. Orgy sounds like a fun trip half way across the country but, the problem with it is date. Thats full blown Football season. I give half of all my game checks to my daughter missing a game is taking money out of her pocket.

Maybe thats what I use for motivation when I wake up sore and tired all season?

[SoCal gunner]

Josh I use mine as an on deck humi. I pulled the between the layers foam to fit in more sticks and added a cross piece to section off for longer and shorter smokes. I also cut a 2 piece Boveda holder and mounted them on the sides to hold 2 Bovedas. I replaced my foam with beads and cut in a spot for a hygro. Works pretty well to hold sticks I'm planning on in the next month or so.

Sorry about all those Tats on top - there's this month of Tats thing going on.....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220601/a9ed434b47fdc1d5491fce5e93770b97.jpgWell, shit, if they came like that I'd buy one!

Nice work there Tony - I may have to look into something like this.

[josh lucky 13]

So 3 rounds of doosing in alcohol and feel confident its ready for use. Even most of the alcohol smell is gone. Maybe I will load up for my trip next week just for shits and giggles.

[Nature]

So 3 rounds of doosing in alcohol and feel confident its ready for use. Even most of the alcohol smell is gone. Maybe I will load up for my trip next week just for shits and giggles.

Dousing the humidor or you?

If I was doused in 3 rounds of alcohol, I would be confident anything was ready for use. I don’t think the alcohol smell would be gone though.

[josh lucky 13]

Dousing the humidor or you?

If I was doused in 3 rounds of alcohol, I would be confident anything was ready for use. I don’t think the alcohol smell would be gone though.

The humidor but I did have a nice strong old fashioned last night for mental health reasons

[Nature]

Dousing the humidor or you?

If I was doused in 3 rounds of alcohol, I would be confident anything was ready for use..

Anyway, this is what my wife tells me. IDK? 🤷*♂️

[WNYTONY]

I too just picked up a new cutter (cant have too many). Combination of a couple of my Xikars getting sticky and watched a 2guys podcast where Dave said he's used the same cutter on the show for 12 yrs (thats a min of 1248 cuts) and its still like new. Sure, he's a salesman but I needed a filler to get free shipping too, so I gave this serated cutter a shot.

Edit to add this thing is solid and weighs more than my xikars - nice clean cut on my cigar - heres hoping its a good one!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220513/7ae0168402fe4622117003ece9c51e89.jpgSo what's the verdict after some usage TJ ? Driving and listening to the podcast and he is really talking it up this week. Does it give a clean cut or does it bite the end of ? Inquiring minds want to know

[SoCal gunner]

So what's the verdict after some usage TJ ? Driving and listening to the podcast and he is really talking it up this week. Does it give a clean cut or does it bite the end of ? Inquiring minds want to knowIts really grown on me.

First, I had to relearn to manipulate this style of cutter as I have almost exclusively used xikar-style cutters for years.

Not sure what you mean by bite (sounds negative), but the thing I've come to like about it is that once you line it up and close on the cap - it "bites" in and you don't get that slip over the top or slanted cut (assuming you lined it up right).

Give me a couple days - I've been wanting to do an experiment where I cut a few cigars side by side with each and compare the results.