BatFastard Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I usually apply the pressure to the foot and let the head pop out method.
... Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Dynamite. Solves any lighting issues as well.Go big or go home, eh?
Rushman Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Pressing down gently on the right most cigar's cap which is usually where the half moon cutout on the cedro is. Result is the foot pops up, grab it, move on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
LeafLover Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I say "Babe, can you take the first one out of the box for me?". She'll, stop ironing my shirt and pick it out perfectly. 2
dubleuhb Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I'll ask my personal assistant in the morning.
Habana Mike Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Same as to check all feet at the same time. Flip the box over and open the lid slightly. All the sticks will drop down a bit, finger one and flip back over. Done! For cabs just lift up by the wax paper and Jenga one. 1
Ferrero Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 The best way i have found is to use one finger on the band and roll the cigar out. I do it 50+ times a day checking the boxes everyone on here buys. Diana showed me when I first started working at FOH and it's definitely the safest and fastest way of doing it.
Mckucci Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Either but the foot, lift it slightly out with the tip of your finger, or use once finger on the band and roll the cigar out, as mentioned above.. There is no real science to it. some boxes are tighter, some roll out easy. Use your better judgement and you'll figure it out.
PigFish Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Use the shopvac method first or a little compressed air, if you don't mind 'airlifting' a few cigars. If that does not do the trick, I mount the box on the CNC, calculate the center axis of the stick desired, drill a small hole with a single flute spiral down bit (so I don't lift the wrapper), remove the box from the CNC, access the slide hammer, gently screw the slide hammer screw into the hole and hammer the cigar out. It is important here to remove the slide hammer screw from the hammer itself. Allow the screw to remain in the cigar and simply smoke around it until it falls out. Reassemble the tool for future use. -the Pig 1
Puros Y Vino Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Ideally, Habanos should reintroduce wrapping a small ribbon around one of the cigars in the middle to row to make this easy. Otherwise a trick @Brotherbear taught us on how to properly inspect a dress box would work here too. Open Dress box Flip inner paper covers aside so the cigars are exposed. Close lid gently. Flip box upside down. Clasp the lid firmly and lift off the bottom part thereby exposing the lower row of cigars. Keep a steady hand though. While this is more useful in checking for overall condition, you can use this method to easily pick out a cigar from the bottom. 1
shlomo Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Ideally, Habanos should reintroduce wrapping a small ribbon around one of the cigars in the middle to row to make this easy. Otherwise a trick @Brotherbear taught us on how to properly inspect a dress box would work here too. Open Dress box Flip inner paper covers aside so the cigars are exposed. Close lid gently. Flip box upside down. Clasp the lid firmly and lift off the bottom part thereby exposing the lower row of cigars. Keep a steady hand though. While this is more useful in checking for overall condition, you can use this method to easily pick out a cigar from the bottom. I would drop at least 5 cigars. In fact I have already, using this method. 2
Guest robustog Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I use my pinky finger and slip my finger nail under the band and lift. Never had a problem.
CanuckSARTech Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I like using that box inspection thing that Marc pointed out to a number of us. As for the OP's question, I have one of those little "Habanos S.A." enblazoned cigar box hammers. Great little tool to pull or finese those damn little brass nails, and let's me easily whack the lid closed on some tight fitting dress box lids if need be. On the one end of it is the hammer, the other is the prying end. Being careful, if needed, you can use that to pop out the first cigar, by gently pushing down on the head of the cigar and using the prying end of the hammer on the foot. Works a charm, no damage if done delicately. 2
shlomo Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 ^^^^ where on earth did you get this? ^^^^^ Most LCDH I have visited have them.
Smallclub Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Most LCDH I have visited have them. LCDH or not, most cigar shops sell them. 1
Mckucci Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Use the shopvac method first or a little compressed air, if you don't mind 'airlifting' a few cigars. If that does not do the trick, I mount the box on the CNC, calculate the center axis of the stick desired, drill a small hole with a single flute spiral down bit (so I don't lift the wrapper), remove the box from the CNC, access the slide hammer, gently screw the slide hammer screw into the hole and hammer the cigar out. It is important here to remove the slide hammer screw from the hammer itself. Allow the screw to remain in the cigar and simply smoke around it until it falls out. Reassemble the tool for future use. -the Pig LOL! I take it you're a fellow machinist?
Firebender Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I usually start with center, and put my fingernail between head and top of the box and pull it out. I have not had any issues with this method But I definitely prefer SLB cigars over box pressed dress box cigars
1LegLance Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 As others have mentioned I use the "freshly arrived" inspection method... Open box Fold paper sheet over and under bottom of box Close the lid and flip box over Gently lift bottom (now top) of box and sometime shake a bit to get the cigars to fall down...if you don't open too much it will keep all the cigars in place and not let them fall out. Inspect the feet then place a finger of the hand supporting the lid to retain 1 cigar Flip back over and you are good to go.
madmarvcr Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 What I use to get first out and also to unplug if needed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
rtrimbath Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I like using that box inspection thing that Marc pointed out to a number of us. As for the OP's question, I have one of those little "Habanos S.A." enblazoned cigar box hammers. Great little tool to pull or finese those damn little brass nails, and let's me easily whack the lid closed on some tight fitting dress box lids if need be. On the one end of it is the hammer, the other is the prying end. Being careful, if needed, you can use that to pop out the first cigar, by gently pushing down on the head of the cigar and using the prying end of the hammer on the foot. Works a charm, no damage if done delicately. Habanos cigar box hammer, 3.JPG I really want one of these hammers!!
Puros Y Vino Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I like using that box inspection thing that Marc pointed out to a number of us. As for the OP's question, I have one of those little "Habanos S.A." enblazoned cigar box hammers. Great little tool to pull or finese those damn little brass nails, and let's me easily whack the lid closed on some tight fitting dress box lids if need be. On the one end of it is the hammer, the other is the prying end. Being careful, if needed, you can use that to pop out the first cigar, by gently pushing down on the head of the cigar and using the prying end of the hammer on the foot. Works a charm, no damage if done delicately. Habanos cigar box hammer, 3.JPG FYI. These can be expensive. There are a lot of "cigar box hammers" on Ebay. New and vintage for far less. They work great.
oliverdst Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 FYI. These can be expensive. There are a lot of "cigar box hammers" on Ebay. New and vintage for far less. They work great. How much would be? I think $20-$30 is ok.
earthson Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Use the shopvac method first or a little compressed air, if you don't mind 'airlifting' a few cigars. If that does not do the trick, I mount the box on the CNC, calculate the center axis of the stick desired, drill a small hole with a single flute spiral down bit (so I don't lift the wrapper), remove the box from the CNC, access the slide hammer, gently screw the slide hammer screw into the hole and hammer the cigar out. It is important here to remove the slide hammer screw from the hammer itself. Allow the screw to remain in the cigar and simply smoke around it until it falls out. Reassemble the tool for future use. -the Pig Ray forgot to mention that he does it blindfolded!
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