wookiemofo Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I have a 1998 Boli PC that's plugged. I ran into a string of them years ago, this one I cut (in probably 2008) and took a preflight draw, so plugged I tossed it back in the humidor hoping to some day find a way to fix it. Here I am, still looking for that way! Any ideas?
Maplepie Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Had this exact problem with an RyJ Double Corona today Consensus around the table was to freeze it for a while (extend a bit longer than if you're killing beetles. So: 5-7 days instead of 3). restore it. then dry box it for 3 days or so. But with something like a Mareva, it could also be wise to STEADILY use a Barbie skewer like most blokes here...
GodofFire Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I use a poker that is made to open up tug cigar. You push it through the cut end down as fat add you need to. The poker has a fine point then gets bigger add you go. Allot of smoke shops carry then. I got mine in Lillydale mn. You should know the need of the shop. Open until midnight Friday and Saturday nights
Maplepie Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I use a poker that is made to open up tug cigar. barbie skewer, shish kabob, single fondue hook, unfolded paper clip, in the end, as long as it looks like this, there shan't be an issue:
Maplepie Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk never a dull moment with you, paul 1
StingMeadery Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 never a dull moment with you, paul Funniest thing I just managed to resist buying one this week...but then again I could change my mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Smallclub Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Had this exact problem with an RyJ Double Corona today The Exhibicion No.2 EL from 2000? Plugged?
Maplepie Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 The Exhibicion No.2 EL from 2000? Plugged? aye. we checked it, it was more 'tight' than plugged. i felt the plug 3 cm down from the cap. might've loosened up after lighting. but might've eased up. not taking the risk, though. onto freezing it goes!
Troels Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I often manage to pull a string from the middle after its cut, then massage it a bit - often works very well
Cmontoya79 Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Some suggest clipping the cap and letting it rest in the humi for a few days to a week. Test draw after 3 days, light if you like at that point, if draw has opened up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
soutso Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 What about dry boxing at 60rh for a few days? I do this and I don't seem to encounter plugged cigars, I suspect that dry boxing helps.
Pedro2486 Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 What about dry boxing at 60rh for a few days? I do this and I don't seem to encounter plugged cigars, I suspect that dry boxing helps. I dunno if I'd really call that dry boxing bro, I keep most of my stock between 60-62 rh anyway and, true, I don't have many plugs or tight draws. What I've read in posts on here, people dry box at 40-50rh or lower. Not downing your methods at all, do what works for you mate 3
subport Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I dunno if I'd really call that dry boxing bro, I keep most of my stock between 60-62 rh anyway and, true, I don't have many plugs or tight draws. What I've read in posts on here, people dry box at 40-50rh or lower. Not downing your methods at all, do what works for you mate ↑ well said Peter. this is exactly what I thought when I was reading the post. 60% rh doesn't really sound dry boxing. I keep my stock at around 65/65 and started to drybox before I smoke. (24-48 hrs) my emptied desktop serve me for this and it stands 40%ish rh. But still 60% rh is less than 70% rh so it could definitely cause less tight/plugged draw problems.
LGC Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 You can't fix a PLUGGED cigar, except by throwing it in the trash. Even if you get a draw by drilling, etc., it will smoke like crap. 2
JimC Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I've come to the point that badly plugged sticks get tossed. Life's too short. 1
Maplepie Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 make it into pipe tobacco. i used cut caps of piramides and grind them up to smoke in the briar. if you blokes keep throwing out those plugged ones, i'd make a good 3-4 bowls per plugged cigar!! 1
StingMeadery Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Agree with you guys, my smoking pleasure S.O.P. is an impeccable experience... Anything impinging on "unbridled awesome" ...gets binned Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
LordAnubis Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 Wet the cigar. I mean really wet the wrapper. Peel off wrapper. Peel off binder. Re roll cigar. Dry for a month or so. Smoke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Maplepie Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 Wet the cigar. I mean really wet the wrapper. Peel off wrapper. Peel off binder. Re roll cigar. Dry for a month or so. Smoke. ah man, i wish i had the skill to do that..... it actually sounds like a very good idea if i could roll cigars. any chance of you doing a little "how-to"?
LordAnubis Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 It really is a fair bit of effort, but can be done. I've done a ew times but mainly i jsut cut up and smoke in a pipe. A user on another forum has created a pretty good on i'll see if he can post here or if he's happy for me to post it here.
Maplepie Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 i jsut cut up and smoke in a pipe. x3!!! the other times that was said, it was by me, too But aye. Post away if you can. we are a cigar forum, afterall!!!
LordAnubis Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 Youtube cigar rolling though, it's not that hard. SInce i dont have a mould thought i just try rolling it nice and tight.
Maplepie Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 Youtube cigar rolling though, it's not that hard. SInce i dont have a mould thought i just try rolling it nice and tight. that's what i thought. it's hard to invest in the mould when you have a different approach to plugged cigars like i do. everywhere online uses a mould. i thought he would've done it differently with the resources at hand, naturally. perhaps i'll just try with some PC i have lying around and see what i can do without a mould...
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