Box Pressed At Home?

[rodwha]

I like how box pressed cigars take something a bit unwieldy for a little guy myself and make it something I can hang on to and puff away at. Any reason why that can't be done with an ordinary stick at home?

I'm finding I like something in the 40 ring area but many sticks don't seem to come but in 50 or a bit more that I'm interested in. Curious if I can fix them up a bit.

[TreySC]

I'm no expert but, I don't see why you couldn't. If I remember correctly the box press originated from cigars being packed tightly in boxes for shipping.

[Engineer99]

IIRC, box pressed cigars are slightly underfilled when rolled so when they're pressed, the fillers compact to the desired density. I have a feeling that if you take a round cigar and try to home box press it, and although the end result might look alright if you're successful and don't crack the wrapper or something, the draw will most likely be too tight.

The first cigars that got a pressed shape were indeed tightly packed into the box as to slightly flatten the sides a bit, but deliberately box pressing, or trunk pressing, is a different process with the pressing in mind when constructing the cigar.

[rodwha]

I may just have to try one to see. I was afraid the wrapper might tear, but hadn't considered that it may effect the draw. I did have a feeling it was something that needed to be done at the time of rolling and wondered if being a bit more moist was necessary.

[Bruck]

I like how box pressed cigars take something a bit unwieldy for a little guy myself and make it something I can hang on to and puff away at. Any reason why that can't be done with an ordinary stick at home?

I'm finding I like something in the 40 ring area but many sticks don't seem to come but in 50 or a bit more that I'm interested in. Curious if I can fix them up a bit.

I wouldn't recommend it. But hey, plenty of people recommended that the Wright brothers stay on the ground :)

Are you a home-roller, or am I confusing you with someone else? Anyway, yes, that was purportedly how "box-pressed" cigars originated, squeezing cigars into boxes, but bear in mind, they did that while the cigars were still relatively fresh and flexible. The way they do it now, IINM, is to use square-ish molds after binding but before wrapping.

[rodwha]

Not a home roller but have thought of spending hobby funds that way. But then I have enough to focus on with what's on my plate I suppose. Wouldn't be too surprised to see me try though...

[Merovius]

As others have stated the reason you dont see more box pressed sticks is because it cracks the wrappers and creates a lot of waste for manufacturers, and they do this when the sticks are wet. If you tried this at home, your success rate may be less than 10%

[rodwha]

I'll not waste any then.

[Bruck]

Not a home roller but have thought of spending hobby funds that way. But then I have enough to focus on with what's on my plate I suppose. Wouldn't be too surprised to see me try though...

I would say it takes more time than money, but eventually it does save money. I should say it _can_ save money :)

[rodwha]

The idea of rolling some is intriguing. I'd have to come up with a cool band or two. Can't have naked sticks running around you know...

[droy1958]

The idea of rolling some is intriguing. I'd have to come up with a cool band or two. Can't have naked sticks running around you know...

There's a company that can help you with that. I think they're called "Band Aid"... ;)