Ginsinjones
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Just curious as to what you guys use to keep your humidity up at your rolling station.
Humidifier at rolling station
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ChinaVoodoo
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A humidifier as the title would indicate sounds like a really good idea to me. Instead, I screw around with pulling out the exact number of leaves I need ahead of time, spraying the leaves just the right amount and stacking them to keep them supple. Oh, and working as quickly as I can at my skill level. Imagining a world where I could simply pull leaves out and have them stay the way they are gives me goosebumps.
Ginsinjones
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I have seen those small ultrasonic diffusers made for essential oils. I was just curious if anyone is using them.
I have been getting somewhat frustrated with everything drying out while I'm still working with it. Was just hoping to find something to buy me some time while I'm fumbling around. I'm still quite the newbie at rolling
I have been getting somewhat frustrated with everything drying out while I'm still working with it. Was just hoping to find something to buy me some time while I'm fumbling around. I'm still quite the newbie at rolling
ChinaVoodoo
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I like that idea. Those diffusers would be good because it doesn't take up much room. My wife has one and I can feel the difference when I walk into the bedroom when it's running, so I have faith that it's making an impact on humidity.
webmost built a conditioning chamber from a Coleman cooler. There are several posts about it but they are scattered somewhat. Here is a post with a photo:
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Anyone "steam" their binders?
I received another lovely package of goodness from WLT the other week, and prepped some of it for rolling over the weekend. I usually spray my binders and wrappers into proper rolling case and let them sit in ziplocs for a few days to soften and even out. Any leftovers get returned to the...
edit: and another
Pics of your sticks!! 2021
@waikikigun, you have a much simpler approach to the imperfecto (TM) than I : Granted there was a lot of trimming after the photo, but it worked alright. It took me like half an hour to wrap. I almost cried when I smoked it.
@waikikigun video of conditioning binder and wrapper
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I'll use two planks of wood 14" by 33" next to each other and, there might be 10 or 12 piles that I'll spread out, separate and sort. There will be some seco in the viso some ligero in the seco, yada yada. So in your bag of Viso, leaf may be reclassified as Ligero and Seco? I've noticed when...
Ginsinjones
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My issue isn't getting the components into case it's a matter of keeping them there while I'm working with them. The air is dryer than a popcorn fart the past 4 days here. I'm trying to develop a system of different bags with each component seperated In their various leaf types and functions. I would just like a bit of breathing room so I can take a bit of time while rolling. Yesterday I tubed up my filler leaves then went to get a cup of tea. 3 min latter I went to roll and the leaves were crumbling. The air is sucking the moisture out of everything here right now.webmost built a conditioning chamber from a Coleman cooler. There are several posts about it but they are scattered somewhat. Here is a post with a photo:
Anyone "steam" their binders?
I received another lovely package of goodness from WLT the other week, and prepped some of it for rolling over the weekend. I usually spray my binders and wrappers into proper rolling case and let them sit in ziplocs for a few days to soften and even out. Any leftovers get returned to the...
edit: and another
Pics of your sticks!! 2021
@waikikigun, you have a much simpler approach to the imperfecto (TM) than I : Granted there was a lot of trimming after the photo, but it worked alright. It took me like half an hour to wrap. I almost cried when I smoked it.
I dont want to get everything too wet because I like to smoke the cigars within a day or so.
I hope all that makes sense haha
Just keep an empty freezer Ziploc bag nearby (quart or gallon, depending on what you need to cover). Once you set the tobacco out on the counter, simply cover it with the Ziploc. No need to even open it. Or, spend money on a device.
Bob
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Perhaps a Cooler-dor but for leaf rather than cigars?
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How to Make & Set Up a Cigar Coolidor
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I remember GDaddy used a $20 oil diffuser as his solution for this problem.
Ginsinjones
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Yesterday I bought a small ultrasonic diffuser for $20 to give it a try. I havnt rolled any cigars yet but I'll let everyone know if it makes much differance.
I think my wife is hoping it won't help because she will use it for essential oils.
It's a win win either way
I think my wife is hoping it won't help because she will use it for essential oils.
It's a win win either way
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Pretty sure your wife's gonna be out of luck. Totally solved the problem for GDaddy.
Ginsinjones
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I might have to get her one then.
I filled it with water and turned it on, it's kinda neat.
The vapor is visible and cascades down rapidly. It should be pretty simple to concentrate and controll the vapor directly onto my rolling boards.
I filled it with water and turned it on, it's kinda neat.
The vapor is visible and cascades down rapidly. It should be pretty simple to concentrate and controll the vapor directly onto my rolling boards.
DePasta
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I have a small humidifier for my winter month rolling that I turn on on the table. It keeps my leaves from drying out quickly, even when I keep in bags they dry out when I open them as I roll. 
Ginsinjones
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I'm having that issue right now here. Our RH is about 25% here the past week. I can't keep anything hydrated.
My humidifier is a little smaller than yours but I'm sure it will work.
My humidifier is a little smaller than yours but I'm sure it will work.
Oldfella
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I have 3 that I'm gonna use in as yet unfinished Kiln I might try one out on my next shredding exercise. I'll let you know if it works. Keep us posted on your progress, I'll watch with interest.
Cheers Oldfella
Ginsinjones
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I'm giving it a shot this evening, ill update as I go.
Cheers
Cheers
The vapor lidts up, then floats down. So place your leaf where it falls. Works.
In winter, I use a room humidifier. Steams the whole joint up.
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