Menu
What's new
  • BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE

    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

Search results

  1. Gdaddy

    Cigar Rolling Equipment for sale

    An alternative to the factory style tuck cutter. This cutter is available new around $55. I've had one that has lasted 20+ years and still going strong. Never had a problem and never even sharpened the blade. Con...It is limited to a 54 RG cigar and there is no way to set a specific length but...
  2. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Even though it's round, it reminds me of the LFD chisel tip.
  3. Gdaddy

    Interesting reads

    I heard that insurance companies what to use this information to deny coverage.
  4. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Already have 4 cigars rolled. Dom/binder, Dom piloto ligero, Columbian seco(I happen to like the horseshittyness) and a touch of mata fina. Wrapped in dark Arapiraca.
  5. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    FYI... order placed Tuesday was received today. 4 days... a new record!
  6. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    You shouldn't microwave the cigar without the end being cut open because you need to blow out the steam/moisture. It's really important or else the steam will just stay inside the cigar and reabsorb back into the leaf causing an expansion or swelling and certainly can split the wrapper open...
  7. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Sounds like a very contemplative evening enhanced by the cigar. Perfect.
  8. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Your post reminds me of this video where Larry David explains the difference between cigarettes and cigars... They are "contemplative"
  9. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" Plan a few days ahead and have all your leaf properly cased prior to rolling. It's so easy to do, just spritz a small mist of water in the bag of leaf and let it sit for a couple of days. If you must microwave, I'd do it in very small...
  10. Gdaddy

    How do you lay out your rolling table?

    Yep. The pine will start to shed it's softer pulp and could possibly work it's way into the cigar. They usually use rock maple for cutting blocks in kitchens and butcher shops.
  11. Gdaddy

    Videos

    What's going on with that skewer you put in the end? You then had a special tool to press down the wrapper around the skewer? Must come out like a "White owl" with an open end ready to draw. No cutter needed ?
  12. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Placed an order with LO last night Monday at midnight. It was shipped this afternoon. This is the fastest I've seen from them. Should have it in Florida by the weekend me thinks.
  13. Gdaddy

    re-wraps

    You might try lightly misting the outer wrapper with water so it doesn't crack so much. May make it easier to dissect.
  14. Gdaddy

    what are your old reliable leaves you keep on hand

    If I have to wait 5 or 6 days it's no big deal. Don't wait until you run out of leaf to place an order. Plan accordingly. It's more about the quality of leaf and getting the order right and they are delivering as promised in a reasonable time frame.
  15. Gdaddy

    what are your old reliable leaves you keep on hand

    Dominican piloto binder, seco and ligero (I would imagine the Dom Olor would be a great choice also) Nicaraguan seco and ligero
  16. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Very nice. Where did these come from? Did you make these?
  17. Gdaddy

    Prepping binder and wrapper leaves

    Eggs ackley! The smoother/glossy the tile surface the better it will stick.
  18. Gdaddy

    Prepping binder and wrapper leaves

    I prefer a wet method that is used by many professional rollers. The leaf is wet and will stick down like wall paper. It requires the use of a smooth non-porous surface. Most pros use stainless steel. (I use polished granite) It gives you very precise cuts and the wrapper drys back to normal in...
  19. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Beautiful. Are these using your own tobacco?
  20. Gdaddy

    Interesting: cigars and health

    Some things I don't need government studies to see the end results. Common sense should tell you that your lungs are designed to inhale air. (heck, even oxygen is detrimental to a point) It doesn't take much insight to see that inhaling smoke is NOT what was intended. The other soft tissue of...
Top