i see. so I should worry more about RH after freezing them?
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Not as far as the tobacco is concerned. It get's much warmer than that in the countries were most of the cigars are rolled and cigars are left out in drawers, on counters in rooms lacking air conditioning all the time.

Just maintain correct humidity and the cigars will be fine.

If you have any viable beetle eggs in there, then prolonged temperatures of 80F + are begging from problems.
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There are A LOT of stickies on this forum that can go into much further detail than I can. I would really read those. Great stuff posted by people far more knowledgeable than I.

Ideally it would be good to keep both the RH and Temp between 60-65 at all times. Just for the sake of a long discussion and debatable facts or opinions. But if you do that you won't have any problems at that temperature and RH.

Later down the road you can adjust the RH to something preferred to you specifically. (Some people like 68/68, some 62/62 ETC. ETC) 65/65 is just a comfortable medium.

But again lots of stickies in this area of the forum and the accessories and humidor area will have the stickies about this sort of stuff.
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QFT. Reading is fundamental. :-)
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40 degrees indoors? I don't buy it.
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I wanted to say the same but I left that out.
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A while back ago it was. now whoever has control of the heater turned it on and it stays acceptably warm. a bit drafty though.
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also, what would be a good 5 dollar cutter for large ring guage cigars?
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I'm still learning too, but I have a $2 cutter that I absolutely hate. It gets the job done, more or less, but it never cuts cleanly. I often tear the wrapper with it. I nabbed a silver Palio from cigarbid for $28. Can't wait to toss this plastic piece of crap in the garbage.

I haven't had a lot of experience with a wide swath of cutters to give you better input. Maybe someone else had a good experience with a cheaper cutter who can help you. My 2 cents is that you generally get what you pay for, so why tear up your $8 cigar with a $5 cutter?
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I use a 2 dollar cutter that hasnt failed me yet, but it doesnt cut large ring guages like the nub
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I would ask, how much of the cap are you taking off? The whole thing? You only need to shave the top of the cap off, you leave the "shoulders". So it is still rounded with just enough off the top to smoke out of.

If you're looking to lop the whole thing off you might look into a Xikar X8, they come up on Cigarmonster.com for like $15-$20 from time to time. Also they have a lifetime warranty which is good.
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not much. but it didntt cut any of the nub I smoked
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You can probably find a punch that will get the job done for under 5 bucks
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This is the only cutter you will need....ever
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/78
As you can see it has a stopper in the back so you cannot make a bad cut ever, this is the metal one for $15 or you can go plastic for $10
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/5291
This is the one I have, and look it's only $6!!!!!
both of these have a lifetime warranty, so if anything goes wrong, just send it back and they will replace it.
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You are welcome to have mine if you want to pay for the shipping.
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What is meant when it is said that you feel a cigar in the belly?
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I've never heard that expression. But it could refer to the nausea caused by mild nicotine poisoning. :-)
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I hear it sometimes in various reviews, such as, this cigar was strong, but you felt it more in your belly than in your head. Or, it's like an old Cuban cigar, you start to feel it in your belly after a few inches.
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ive also never heard this . maybe you can link the review?

i agree with bob in that it might refer to the strength of the "nic kick".
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I would love to see those reviews. Can you provide a link or two? Especially the latter statement.
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