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09-25-2007, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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Dry box
I have about 15 cigars that have been in the dry box for about two weeks and the draw is still to hard to smoke. How long should I give them before I just trash the dam things.
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09-25-2007, 02:18 PM | #2 |
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How do they feel? Are they wet, spongy or dry and firm? I think by now if they are not opening up they most likely are not over humidified and are just plugged as a result of poor rolling.
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09-25-2007, 02:20 PM | #3 |
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Do those tools that are used to fix draw problems not really work? If they're otherwise good cigars, I'd try that before trashing them.
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09-25-2007, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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I have found that long term is the best. I have about 40 tight cigars in a humidor that is kept around 58% that are becoming smoke-able after about a year. The few I have tried tasted great, so don't give up, just forget about them for a while.
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09-25-2007, 10:40 PM | #6 |
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Usually you have to give it the squeeze test to check for hard spots, but that doesn't always work on dried out cigars as they will crack and break.
I would clip the the cap and test draw on the cigar. If it is clogged you can poke it or trash it. If its not clogged let it sit in a prepaired humidor and let it rest. I have done this with good results as it cures quicker if clipped and unwrapped. Good Luck
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09-26-2007, 03:21 AM | #7 | ||
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I always clip and draw before I light up to check and see if the draw is ok so I don't waist a cigar. These are not spongy! They feel like they are dry and ready to smoke I will give them some more time and see what happens. Thank all for you for your replys. |
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09-26-2007, 09:02 AM | #8 | |
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09-26-2007, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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Guess I should have done that with a 5 Vegas Miami I had that was plugged to hell. Oh well...at least I know better for next time.
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09-26-2007, 05:54 PM | #10 |
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Have had great luck with these for opening up a tight draw
http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=38 They take a little practice to learn how to use, but after a few sticks you never have to suffer through a tight draw again - or trash an otherwise good smoke. Mark Favorite Quote: "Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." |