Yes I own one and use it frequently/occasionally. 62 36.90%

No, I don't own one, but I would use one if I did own one. 80 47.62%

I don't own a draw tool because I wouldn't use it, or I own one and don't use it. 26 15.48%

Bought a set of Henry's tools from Heartfelt and while I have not had to use them often...they have been great when pressed into service.
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Me too. Mine say my name though.:-)

I happened to leave them outside, in my patio, in Florida.
Nothing survives that.
They are now slightly rusted but I prefer to call the look "rustic".:-)
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I never go (or rather went) anywhere without my Henry Tools gifted to me by Old Sailor. Seems someone liked them at the last herf as they disappeared :-)
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Dang!!!
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I couldn't find any Henry's tools so I started making my own Draw Pokers. This is what I came up with.

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I can't say I've ever needed one. I have only found a handful of cigars that did not have a good to great draw. :-)
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A stainless steel worm threader from any tackle store will set you back about 3 bucks and works just great
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Ok, well since so many people seem like they'd like one, I'm going to try and finalize a better (sic) design than the one I have currently, and make a few prototypes for testing. If all goes well, I'll post further.
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I don't own one, but would if I had too. Luckily, I haven't had the need to use one since I lowered my RH to 62-65% several years ago. I also test the draw before I light, so that also helps me avoid the need for a draw tool.
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I guess I should feel fortunate that I picked up a set of Henry's Tools before they vanished. They come with a nice set of instructions that's entertaining to read.


On the topic about making draw tools, I noticed one day that there are barbeque or grill skewers that have wooden handles (maybe a bit large, mind you) and shafts that are marked off at 1" intervals like Henry's tools so that you can judge how far in it goes. I haven't compared the shaft sizes to see if they're comparable, but this was at a dollar store, so I'm sure someone sells a set the right size somewhere. If someone wants to bend a couple, cut it, and file down the tips I could see it working.
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I posted I do not own one but would use one because as of now I use bamboo skewers and sometimes the split wrappers because thier are probably thicker than a draw tool

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My favorite is the ashtray, followed by the lighting of another cigar.
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Is this a MASH reference?

If so, very funny. If not, I will slowly back out of the room!
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That's funny that a few of you mentioned the worm threader. I thought of that also. I make my own bass lures so currently I am using a .051 Buzzbait wire to poke mine.
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I think I smell a worm threader group buy coming. :-) Maybe CA customized worm threaders. SSWwwwweeeettttt!
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I work by a BassProShop... I am going to pick up the worm threader and give it a try...
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Now we can't have a draw poker thread with out adding the one from the long gone Petroglyph Design. Here is a pic of mine.



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It's hard to see, but the pointed end is serrated(sp?) and helps keep the hole from closing back up.
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The hanger trick usually works for me.:-)
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I have a set of Henry's Draw Tools, and they've saved some otherwise unsmokeable sticks.
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Paper clip, but worm threader sounds like a better solution!
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