I like it!
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I am just LAZY.... after moving in to the new house and starting the new job i have yet to set up my table... guess i will be doing it this weekend.
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Just ordered my second batch of filler,Cameroon,Brasil and a Havana seed grown in Conn.
The broadleaf scrap I ordered has gone a long way as binder,giving me a cheap leaf to practice with,and saving the better leaf for when I am more comfortable rolling sticks.....
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Very cool Tom. Oddly, I had a dream about rolling my own a couple nights back, it's funny your thread on rolling popped up today. Other than youtube videos, what sources are you using for "how-to" info? I'd love to take a crack at it.
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I have watched rollers at events and actually spent some time with a roller that used to work in a B&M locally. Other than that I am a rookie.
Smoked one of my own sticks tonight,still a bit moist,but had a good flavor and burned surprisingly well.
Probably had too much ligero in it,it was pretty bold,but better than I thought it would be..........
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Have about 50 rolled now,refining my technique. Definitely using less ligero,it is powerful stuff when young. Added some cameroon as a binder, and have been using the maduro broadleaf wrapper,it works beautifully and has a huge deep flavor. The scrap broadleaf makes a good binder,and saves a few bucks while I am learning. Some of you will really enjoy doing this,I am convinced.
I will be ready to send a few out soon,if you are interested......
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i am interested bro :-)
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Count me in as well. Hell...I'd even PAY for a couple. :-)
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I figured that was a given. But yes I will pay as well :-)
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cheap-a$$! :-)
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If you want to give a hard to work with Brazilian maduro wrapper a shot give me a shout. I have had it sitting around for many, many years and don't think I'll ever use it all up.
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AM finishing a cigar from the LeafOnly folks,who supply the tobacco I am currently using.
They call it 91,it has a pale blonde conn.wrapper,and is a really nice stick.
Smooth,toast and grainy notes,light tobacco on the palate,and a wonderful aroma,fragrant almost floral notes,and spice.There is a slight dryness on the finish,delicate,interesting.
I expected it to be pretty light,but there is a lot to enjoy,while I would put it on the light side of medium.
I have tried a few of the ones I rolled,and I continue to be pleased by the character of the tobacco I have gotten from these folks.
If you decide to try this hobby,you will have no worries about the quality of the leaf,and I am rethinking my blends to go a bit milder.......
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I don't have a mold either so also roll free hand.

What I have done is after I bunch and bind, I roll up tightly in plastic wrap like Saran wrap. Egven a couple hours helps - I'm sure you are as eager as I am to get the 'product' finished too, but if you can hold off wrapping overnight, the tight plastic wrapping really does act as a mold. It helps with achieving a nice even shape with straight sides.

I don't own digital camera or cell phone so no pix to demonstrate effectiveness of this method.
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Some old timers use newspaper instead of molds.

Sometimes I will use a mold, sometimes free hand. Depends on the mood I'm in and size/shape I want to finish with.
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if you dont have a mold you can use 2 inch strips of news paper, roll it from the foot to the tip and twist. this will provide a good form for the cigar.
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Wayne [Onepyrotec] sent me some nice Brazilian wrapper,with an almost smokey aroma.Many thanks,will surely be using this!!
Approaching 60 rolled smokes,and working on smoking the first couple of batches,trying them and evaluating the blends.So far they have not made anyone puke,and I am reblending later batches with less ligero.The rolling is getting easier,it is still a job to get the draw right,and to be consistent with the size.
The newspaper tip is a good one,be sure to try it........
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"So far they haven't made anyone puke." Hilarious. You crack me up. I would be up to test the one of the lanceros you have rolled, one of my favorite vitolas. Let me know, Tom.
Thanks,
Theo
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Fixed :-) :-)

another weeks rest Tom and i will try them out. thanks for letting me be a test subject :-)
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Took a handfull to the Wednesday nite herf,6 of us had a fresh stick together.Still fairly strong,but burnt well and stayed together.Adjusting the blend has produced some interesting profiles,all of us agree the tobacco is very good.I really like the broadleaf flavors mixed with nicaraguan filler,and cameroon adds a spicy note......
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I got home from a work trip late last night to find 3 really well made sticks, thanks a bunch Tom. I'm amazed at the construction and shape you get by going free hand, these guys are really nice looking.
I'm itching to try one tonight and will let the other 2 rest for a bit.
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