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    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.

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  1. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Welcome aboard Gunson! What leaf did you get?
  2. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    Correct. As stated earlier you need to blow out the steam never suck it in. This is one reason I like using a vacuum pump.
  3. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    This probably won't work. The reasoning is the wave length of the microwave is approximately 2 1/2 inches. This creates hot spots and cold spots. (This is why they put rotating platters in microwaves.) So there's a good chance you'll be heating part of the cigar and other parts will be missed...
  4. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    I got some also and find it to be a great wrapper. Very thin and nice stretch, hardly any viens. Beautiful stuff IMHO.
  5. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    Try it, should work. The binder has to be tight enough, (which it should be) to blow out the steam. Put the wrapper on and it would air dry over night.
  6. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    Agreed. I only use this method for daily "just before smoking". No need to bother if you can squirrel away a bunch for dry boxing. Last night I took a 2 week old cigar that had been laying in 54% rh air conditioned room and when I mic'd it I was surprised to see the amount of moisture blew...
  7. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    This would work. Dry them and then place the cap. The cap will dry fairly quickly in a few days anyway. You could dry ten cigars in 15 minutes or so. My suggestion is to try ONE cigar and see how it goes. Try to stay on track with the 10 seconds.
  8. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    I installed a 'mini split' AC in my room and needed a pump to vacuum the lines. It cost around $100. Pulls a good vacuum and came recommended (Viot). They have cheaper units at Harbor frieght.
  9. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    I thought that also. Just running the vacuum pump didn't seem to do anything. There was no improvement. I even tested damp paper towels rolled up and pulled a vacuum but they were still damp after several hours. Why take an hour when the microwave does it in less than a minute. The best way to...
  10. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    No. The fermentation took place already. It's done. When you are 'resting' your cigars it has nothing to do with more fermentation or ammonia. Resting (after rolling) does only one thing. It allows the cigar to slowly release moisture and get into the proper moisture level for proper smoking...
  11. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    I'm in the same boat. The humidity in Florida is what drove me to these experiments. I use the microwave mostly for testing blends to see if they're any good. This way I don't have to wait for a month or two to find out if it's any good or not. FYI... I have lit a cigar and have a bitter...
  12. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    I would love to see what your experiments you come up with. The moisture is going to be suspended in the surrounding air. The microwave energy has already transformed the moisture into steam. All you have to do is remove it. In a jar of that size I pull a pretty good vacuum in very little time...
  13. Gdaddy

    Microwave drying with excellent results

    I have been microwaving cigars with excellent results for some time now. So good are the results that I'll try to explain the procedure and why it renders such a good cigar. We've all heard that the best thing is to let your cigar 'rest' after rolling. Absolutely true and the reason for this is...
  14. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Got it and the order was correctly filled!! All leaf received is in excellent condition. DATE & TIME STATUS OF ITEM LOCATION August 11, 2016 , 5:07 pm Delivered, Parcel Locker LAKE MARY, FL 32746...
  15. Gdaddy

    Blend testing

    The Ec seco is on it's way so I can't wait to try it. Sounds really good.
  16. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Heck, I'm really in no hurry to get the order anyway. If it took a week I don't care as long as when it gets here the order is correct and the tobacco is good. :)
  17. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Did you have it shipped USPS ?
  18. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    It appears to me that it has shipped and should receive it... "Expected Delivery Day:Thursday, August 11, 2016" Your item departed our USPS facility in SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152 on August 10, 2016 at 4:38 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. August 9, 2016 , 11:45 pm Arrived...
  19. Gdaddy

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Have to give credit when due. Placed an order with LeafOnly yesterday afternoon and the order was shipped today with a tracking number. Pretty quick I'd say.
  20. Gdaddy

    Pics of Your Sticks

    You can add some tassels also.:woot: Don't tell me no one thought of these...
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