I don't like 'arguments' as such. An argument seems to have an underlying anger. No one seems to win since their minds are already made up and often leads to ill feelings. On the other hand, having a discussion instead of arguing and sharing opposing ideas is a great learning tool.
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I can assure you there wasn't enough glue for me to use to much. It probably didn't help that I mixed it in a container with a depressed ridge in the bottom, so all the glue settled in this tiny ridge where it was hard to get to.
Lessons learned. I ordered some more glue and some nice big bags to throw the leaf in. Not gonna spend on a chaveta right now, but may have a line on a used ulu. I'm sure I'll get a mold down the line but for now I think we are just gonna keep rolling freehand.
Should be able to roll some more this weekend. Been thinking about it all day today. My bro even stopped by the shop to talk to me about it
Think we're hooked. It was pretty fun.
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Lessons learned. I ordered some more glue and some nice big bags to throw the leaf in. Not gonna spend on a chaveta right now, but may have a line on a used ulu. I'm sure I'll get a mold down the line but for now I think we are just gonna keep rolling freehand.
Should be able to roll some more this weekend. Been thinking about it all day today. My bro even stopped by the shop to talk to me about it
Think we're hooked. It was pretty fun.
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Try the smallest baby food jar you can find. I bought 2 to have a spare. Got a strange look from my teens when they saw it in the cabinet. I just smiled.I can assure you there wasn't enough glue for me to use to much. It probably didn't help that I mixed it in a container with a depressed ridge in the bottom, so all the glue settled in this tiny ridge where it was hard to get to.
Lessons learned. I ordered some more glue and some nice big bags to throw the leaf in. Not gonna spend on a chaveta right now, but may have a line on a used ulu. I'm sure I'll get a mold down the line but for now I think we are just gonna keep rolling freehand.
Should be able to roll some more this weekend. Been thinking about it all day today. My bro even stopped by the shop to talk to me about it
Think we're hooked. It was pretty fun.
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Dominican56
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It's time that I chime in. Be very careful of the people here they are enablers and will encourage you to part with your hard earned dollars to buy more leaf.I can assure you there wasn't enough glue for me to use to much. It probably didn't help that I mixed it in a container with a depressed ridge in the bottom, so all the glue settled in this tiny ridge where it was hard to get to.
Lessons learned. I ordered some more glue and some nice big bags to throw the leaf in. Not gonna spend on a chaveta right now, but may have a line on a used ulu. I'm sure I'll get a mold down the line but for now I think we are just gonna keep rolling freehand.
Should be able to roll some more this weekend. Been thinking about it all day today. My bro even stopped by the shop to talk to me about it
Think we're hooked. It was pretty fun.
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They are always posting some new leaf they've tried. That being said, I'm in the weak category and have to get some of the stuff being discussed.
But seriously, these folks here know an awful lot about making cigars, cigar leaf, and cigars in general. Ask anything and whatever you do, watch those sniggly bits!
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Dominican56
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You know what teens use those for. did you think they were thinking a new baby?
I love seeing those chairs out there! I have a full set and table with the original green cushions too.
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I've only ever used the one caviar jar that's in many of my photos and videos. Couldn't imagine ever using anything else.
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Picked up the ulu today, big improvement. I started getting the leaf damp last night and it was very pliable today.
I was having some real trouble with the flag on the wrapper but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Thanks again for the videos @webmost @Gdaddy
I already see improvement, baby steps boys. Here are my results after an hour & half in the garage.
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I was having some real trouble with the flag on the wrapper but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Thanks again for the videos @webmost @Gdaddy
I already see improvement, baby steps boys. Here are my results after an hour & half in the garage.
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Damn those are looking great already!Picked up the ulu today, big improvement. I started getting the leaf damp last night and it was very pliable today.
I was having some real trouble with the flag on the wrapper but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Thanks again for the videos @webmost @Gdaddy
I already see improvement, baby steps boys. Here are my results after an hour & half in the garage.
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Having some time now I’m reevaluating my rolling goals for the new year.
1 have a great base blend and stop trying to make leaf I don’t like work
2 develop greater rolling skill including doing a better job of casing and prepping leaf.
1 have a great base blend and stop trying to make leaf I don’t like work
2 develop greater rolling skill including doing a better job of casing and prepping leaf.
Did some more rolling but honestly too embarrassed to show these turds. This finishing the flag on the wrapper is killing me. I'm always cutting it too short or the wrong way. Oh well just gotta power through like Hillary Clinton did that time she lost her shoe.
Baby steps on other fronts though, tighter rolls. I've been rolling a lot of wind tunnels, these last sticks seem way better. Looking at the feet and the filler is looking closer and closer to looking like an actual commercial smoke instead of having those big gaps I could park my car in. Taking some extra time to round the shoulders. Would look pretty damn good if I could get the wrapper to finish right, but they are rounded instead of flat, finally. Controling length and size. Getting much better at feeling out the bunch in my hand.
Thanks again for the videos guys, can you recommend any good ones on wrapping?
Baby steps on other fronts though, tighter rolls. I've been rolling a lot of wind tunnels, these last sticks seem way better. Looking at the feet and the filler is looking closer and closer to looking like an actual commercial smoke instead of having those big gaps I could park my car in. Taking some extra time to round the shoulders. Would look pretty damn good if I could get the wrapper to finish right, but they are rounded instead of flat, finally. Controling length and size. Getting much better at feeling out the bunch in my hand.
Thanks again for the videos guys, can you recommend any good ones on wrapping?
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Figured I'd share some progress. These are by far the best bunches I've done yet. Just went together quickly, felt good in the hand, consistent size/shape/firmness, etc. I feel like I'm getting a grasp on the bunching.
Wrapping is a whole different story, I think they look fine, but I really gotta hit the tape and watch more vids on finishing the flag and cutting the strip at the start, cause I suck. So for now, I'm just tying pigtails and fan tails
here's a few wrapped in PA Oscuro
Finally a question, I have some EC Seco binder which I love the taste of, but it burns like crap. Is there anything I can do to help it out combustion wise, or is it a lost cause?
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Wrapping is a whole different story, I think they look fine, but I really gotta hit the tape and watch more vids on finishing the flag and cutting the strip at the start, cause I suck. So for now, I'm just tying pigtails and fan tails
here's a few wrapped in PA Oscuro 
Finally a question, I have some EC Seco binder which I love the taste of, but it burns like crap. Is there anything I can do to help it out combustion wise, or is it a lost cause?
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That ec seco is super burny. What are you wrapping it around?Figured I'd share some progress. These are by far the best bunches I've done yet. Just went together quickly, felt good in the hand, consistent size/shape/firmness, etc. I feel like I'm getting a grasp on the bunching.
Wrapping is a whole different story, I think they look fine, but I really gotta hit the tape and watch more vids on finishing the flag and cutting the strip at the start, cause I suck. So for now, I'm just tying pigtails and fan tails
Finally a question, I have some EC Seco binder which I love the taste of, but it burns like crap. Is there anything I can do to help it out combustion wise, or is it a lost cause?
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