"Throughout my life, cigars have played different roles for me. They fit easily and well in the various stages and experiences I've had -- like a companion, almost. If you've smoked a long time, as I have, they become part of you." - LeRoy Neiman
Started by Brlesq, 11/21/2019 06:46 PM
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PMI would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PMQuotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PMI would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.
Quotewescat - 11/23/2019 3:03 PMQuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PMQuotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PMI would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own.What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
Quote05Venturer - 11/23/2019 8:07 PM Quotewescat - 11/23/2019 3:03 PM QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc. True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own. What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?Gotta agree with Bruce, don't wanna swap spit with strangers
Quotewescat - 11/23/2019 3:03 PM QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc. True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this. I've made myself a note, don't borrow Bruce's cutter, spit makes him queasy. I shall continue to be careful to use my own. What did you think of them duds? Garish, no?
QuoteBrlesq - 11/23/2019 2:04 PM Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc. True, but don't ask to borrow a friend's cutter or use the shop cutter if you do this.
Quotewescat - 11/22/2019 12:27 PM I would add: fully hydrate the cap and let it sit for a few minutes before making your cut. Eliminates most cut-induced cracking/unraveling/etc.
What about with friends?
I have always moistened my cap if I plan to use a punch, but for other cuts I just make sure to use a decent cutter. Most 4-way shop cutters are dull as hell~!