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What size do you guys cut a cap for a cigar


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Approximately the same gauge as the cigar.

So the thing about cigar rolling is, you've got access to pro examples all over the place. Asking a bunch of noobs like us with endlessly opposing opinions probably is the worst way to learn how to make a cigar. Try to copy all aspects of a favorite cigar. Measure the cap on a favorite cigar in the ring gauge you're planning on rolling. Etc.
 
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Here is an example of three caps sizes. same size cigar, different wrappers.
first cap is drier and, larger. second is not as dry and, a little smaller. third is the wettest and, the smallest.
all cut with my 5/8 OD copper pipe/rotary cutter tool flat filed edge by turning outwards to make it larger and, turning it inwards to make it smaller.
Cutting the smaller cap then I need and, stretching it down around the head takes the folds out. Having it wet enables that.



 
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