To screw or not to screw ?

[WNYTONY]

Hey all - don't know that I've ever seen this as a post topic so thought I would toss it out and see what the experts do.

Somewhere long ago I saw a post with a picture of a stogie smoked down more than I thought possible by screwing a plain old screw into the end. Pretty effective and allows you to get those last few puffs without burning the fingers, similar to something I'm told is called a roach clip I think ? Tried it and it works great and since then I've had a nice long 4" screw here on my desk that I use specifically for this purpose. Long enough to even "hook" it over the ashtray.

What else do you guys use to avoid burnt fingertips ?
Surely you big B&M (none close to me sadly) smokers don't walk around carrying a screw in your pocket ?
Do I need to put a screw in my car and can I handle the insertion while driving ?

What other creative things do you guys use to go low ?

[teckneekz]

Toothpicks

[AlanS]

Leatherman on occasion. But I've heard some folks throw it in a bowl! Any old cob will work.

[Jaybird]

Well since you asked.... :) I use my handy dandy go anywhere Stogy Toy to hold my nub while I smoke it down....

Senseless plug..I KNOW :)

Cheers
Jay

[Browns7213]

Corn cob holders.

[Emperor Zurg]

I was under the impression that the pointy end of a divot tool was actually for nubbing a cigar.

Around the shop I've been known to slip them into the 12 point box end of a short end wrench.

[WNYTONY]

Thanks gents. I knew I was missing some cool stuff.
Never would have thought of a corn cob holder or a box wrench.
Have used a divot tool and golf tee but that Stogie Toy is pretty nice looking and looks like it would fare better in the pocket than a corn cob sticker

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

There was a gent on the old site, Hekthor who made handcrafted pipes, still does for all I know, but he also made some nice cigar accessories. I personally have one of his nubbers with a screw-on cap in the blue/black acrylic. Awesome pickup.

I'm not sure if he still accepts orders on these, but here's the link anyway. http://hwiebepipes.com/5.html

[Tombstone]

I use an ice pick.

[Jaybird]

Thanks gents. I knew I was missing some cool stuff.
Never would have thought of a corn cob holder or a box wrench.
Have used a divot tool and golf tee but that Stogie Toy is pretty nice looking and looks like it would fare better in the pocket than a corn cob sticker

Ohh Indeed, Indeed

Cheers
Jay

[Demuths1770]

Tooth picks!!!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/big_roller89/Mobile%20Uploads/20140617_214202.jpg (http://s395.photobucket.com/user/big_roller89/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140617_214202.jpg.html)

[Jaybird]

Tooth picks!!!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/big_roller89/Mobile%20Uploads/20140617_214202.jpg (http://s395.photobucket.com/user/big_roller89/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140617_214202.jpg.html)


Man all that's left of that one is to EAT it..LOL

Nice nub! (man I feel so DIRTY when I say that) :cool:

Cheers
Jay

[piperdown]

For a long time I packed my draw tool with me and used that....up until the time I wasn't thinking and put it in my pocket, sat down and proceeded to jab myself in the leg. It was a serious "ouch" moment.
Now I just have a short plastic toothpick I keep in my travel case.

[Demuths1770]

Man all that's left of that one is to EAT it..LOL

Nice nub! (man I feel so DIRTY when I say that) :cool:

Cheers
Jay

Only nub I ever got that low and it was well worth it. Awesome smoke

[Jaybird]

Only nub I ever got that low and it was well worth it. Awesome smoke

Well do tell! What cigar?

Cheers
Jay

[Demuths1770]

Well do tell! What cigar?

Cheers
Jay

Guerilla Warfare By Viva Republica

[WNYTONY]

Guerilla Warfare By Viva Republica

That's close to scorching lips !
I hear great things about these - going to have to find me some.

[jhedrick83]

That's pretty damn impressive..

[fiddlegrin]

If a body is going to use a screw, make sure it isn't galvanized!

I have used screws, nails, toothpicks, pocket knife, corn cob holders and even a stick! lol Our B.O.T.L. Jenady was making some really nice nub tools a few years ago. I am fortunate to have one and I use it in my cave all the time.

Here is a peek. It has a corresponding piece that is a cover.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/Fiddlegrin/IMG_2521.jpg (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/Fiddlegrin/media/IMG_2521.jpg.html)

I also am so decadent as to have one of Jay's S.T. tools for out and about (in my pocket)

It is impeccably crafted out of stainless steel and is a joy to use.
Do yourself a favor and get one immediately. Actually, you should probably get 3 cause your buddies will want one after they see yours!

(No, I'm not affiliated with Jay, just a thrilled client)

Best wishes, Dafiddla


Well since you asked.... :) I use my handy dandy go anywhere Stogy Toy to hold my nub while I smoke it down....

Senseless plug..I KNOW :)

Cheers
Jay

[Cardinal]

I use a toothpick when needed, but Jay's tool would be much classier.

I did use a screw once though.

[Tobias Lutz]

I have taken my EDC out of my pocket and smoked the nub on the end of a 3" Kershaw Leek blade. People look at you funny...but I've grown accustom to that.

[piperdown]

I have taken my EDC out of my pocket and smoked the nub on the end of a 3" Kershaw Leek blade. People look at you funny...but I've grown accustom to that.

I thought they did regardless of what you're doing :p (dammit, we need more smilies…where's the jester one when you need him!)

[Upstatemax]

Wow, you guys have seriously nub'd some cigars...

I don't like mine that "warm", I almost never smoke a cigar down to a nub. Nothing like what you guys have pulled off!

[Jaybird]

I also am so decadent as to have one of Jay's S.T. tools for out and about (in my pocket)

It is impeccably crafted out of stainless steel and is a joy to use.
Do yourself a favor and get one immediately. Actually, you should probably get 3 cause your buddies will want one after they see yours!

(No, I'm not affiliated with Jay, just a thrilled client)

Best wishes, Dafiddla


That is a GREAT shout out brother! Cant thank you enough..

Your check is in the mail Baaahhhaaaaa

Cheers
Jay

[BMack]

I use a cocobolo plug tool made by Puff member "Boom"
http://i.imgur.com/VwZEFD5.jpg

[Redneck_toy]

Sunday,while at work,I nubbed a short story using a piece of stainless wire we had laying around. The problem with the single poker method is the ability of the nub to spin around. I quit on this one when I singed my mustache. Lol

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j79/Redneck_toy/2015-02/8C529DC5-FFF8-4B70-8760-B6A2ACF9F8BC.jpg

[Puff]

I suppose I lack creativity because when it gets to that point, I just go to the humi and pull out another. I guess that's what happens when you have more cigars than you smoke in a lifetime. :)

[JustTroItIn]

I'm a screw man. Makes a handy pipe tamper too.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_0863_zpse6cf080e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_0863_zpse6cf080e.jpg.html)

[Engineer99]

One of these days, I'll dedicate the obsessiveness that is poured into finding the perfect ashtray into finding the perfect nubber.

[Trackmyer]

Wow, you guys have seriously nub'd some cigars...

I don't like mine that "warm", I almost never smoke a cigar down to a nub. Nothing like what you guys have pulled off!

Deck screw with camo tape for finger comfort (plus everything is cool with camo)

http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars/20140727_165315.jpg

And for when I'm playing all fancy pants I use a nubber I made.
http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars/20140701_120104.jpg

http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r589/trackmyer/Cigars/20140701_113854.jpg

[WNYTONY]

This is good stuff !
I'm liking several of these and glad to see there's a few other screw users out there.

[Demuths1770]

That's close to scorching lips !
I hear great things about these - going to have to find me some.

they are well worth it espically within the 3-4 dollar range

[El Whedo]

I use time tested bum technology: a toothpick.

[fiddlegrin]

Oh, I forgot to mention that I have also used the cover on a torch lighter too. Twas a wide single torch xikar lighter that has been d.c. But the cover is 1.5" wide with a decent spring to hold tension in the "closed" position.

When using a knife I will sometimes stab into the nub. Tother times I will close the blade onto the stogie and thusly hold it between the blade and the body of the knife.

[boro62]

I usually just use the poker of my pipe tool.

[WNYTONY]

Well I wanted to report back that I have upgraded and retired my screw.
Wife dragged me to a trinket show and I came across a wood guy - made primarily wood pens and pencils but had a few other things.
I picked up something he called a woman's helper, which was an alligator (err roach) clip on a wooden stem and he immediately tells me whatever I want to use it for once I purchase it is ok with him but it is designed to assist in getting on bracelets..... thanks dude
I was explaining how I was looking for a nub tool when he says he thinks he has something that may work
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tsmrek1/IMG_20150415_011344812_HDR_zpsisi92vsl.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tsmrek1/media/IMG_20150415_011344812_HDR_zpsisi92vsl.jpg.html)

It's actually something called a seam ripper and it has 2 sizes - one is shown out here and the other is turned in for storage. It works great, looks alot better than a large screw and the cigars don't spin at all. His wife did not look happy when she was told on the intended use, but took the money just the same. Would have never thought of it but figured I'd share and once again thank you all for the ideas.