Show me your "stick"

77bronco

pgprescott said:

77bronco said:

pgprescott said:

Getting set up. 

@pgprescott I Haven’t checked this thread in a while.  Nice setup.  I’ve been using a tupperdoor and am considering upgrading to the smaller Newair. How do you like it so far. Is that the one that is climate controlled to heat or cool. 

So far so good. It’s the older unit that just cools. It’s loaded to the gills. I will likely get the smaller one as well.  It sure if I’m missing something by not popping for the newer model. Time will tell I guess. I just figured it would likely be better than the traditional humidors I was using. 

They seem to be nice units, even the older models. I think I may put it at the top of my Christmas list haha. Stuffed to the gills is a good problem to have. What are you using for humidification?

pgprescott

77bronco said:

pgprescott said:

77bronco said:

pgprescott said:

Getting set up. 

@pgprescott I Haven’t checked this thread in a while.  Nice setup.  I’ve been using a tupperdoor and am considering upgrading to the smaller Newair. How do you like it so far. Is that the one that is climate controlled to heat or cool. 

So far so good. It’s the older unit that just cools. It’s loaded to the gills. I will likely get the smaller one as well.  It sure if I’m missing something by not popping for the newer model. Time will tell I guess. I just figured it would likely be better than the traditional humidors I was using. 

They seem to be nice units, even the older models. I think I may put it at the top of my Christmas list haha. Stuffed to the gills is a good problem to have. What are you using for humidification?

Threw in some distilled water and beads to get the humidity up to snuff initially. Also put a digital humidistat on the second drawer. Sits in my back room which is climate controlled. 

TexanOfTheNorth

4th of July

MaskedMarvel

Cut and pasted from another website - just a gentle reminder that dome thermos aren’t the ONLY thing that goes wonky from time to time..

paste:::

How to Test and Calibrate a Hygrometer 

1. Fill a milk bottle cap or another small container with salt, and add a few drops of water (not enough to dissolve the salt).
2. Put the cap inside of a baggie or plastic container along with your hygrometer, and seal the bag.
3. Wait 6 hours, then check the reading on your hygrometer without opening the bag (or immediately after removing). If the reading is 75%, then your hygrometer is accurate and no adjustment is required.
4. If the reading is not precisely 75%, then adjust the hygrometer to 75% by turning the screw or dial on the back. This must be done immediately after removing from the bag or container before room conditions cause the reading to change.

If there is no screw (or dial) to recalibrate your hygrometer, then you will just have to remember to add or subtract the difference between the test reading and 75%, in order to determine the actual humidity level inside of your humidor. For example, if your hygrometer test reading was 80%, then subtract 5% from the readings you get inside of your humidor, to determine the actual levels of humidity (e.g. a reading of 70% inside your humidor equals an actual humidity level of 65%).

RockyTopDW

Liga Privada No9 while enjoying the cooler weather. 

GrateEggspectations

RockyTopDW said:

Liga Privada No9 while enjoying the cooler weather. 

A nice smoke. 

I must say, I’m always envious when I see that outdoor setup of yours. Looks like a great place for a stick. 

RockyTopDW

I have the Newair 250 and love it.  I ordered mine off amazon last October.  

pgprescott

pgprescott

RockyTopDW said:

I have the Newair 250 and love it.  I ordered mine off amazon last October.  

I think I’ll get a 250 also and use it more for daily use and the other for bulk/long term storage. 

TexanOfTheNorth

GrateEggspectations

TexanOfTheNorth said:

I’ve often read that a long, solid ash is a sign of good construction. I am unable to confirm whether this is true, but it seems plausible in my books. Accordingly, well-rolled cigar right there. 

TexanOfTheNorth

GrateEggspectations said:

TexanOfTheNorth said:

I’ve often read that a long, solid ash is a sign of good construction. I am unable to confirm whether this is true, but it seems plausible in my books. Accordingly, well-rolled cigar right there. 

That's what I've been told as well. I think that was a Rocky Patel. I don't often go that long without knocking the ash off but, wanted to see how far I could get. Shortly after taking that pic I had a lap full of ash 

GrateEggspectations

TexanOfTheNorth said:

GrateEggspectations said:

TexanOfTheNorth said:

I’ve often read that a long, solid ash is a sign of good construction. I am unable to confirm whether this is true, but it seems plausible in my books. Accordingly, well-rolled cigar right there. 

That's what I've been told as well. I think that was a Rocky Patel. I don't often go that long without knocking the ash off but, wanted to see how far I could get. Shortly after taking that pic I had a lap full of ash 

Happens to my father in law quite frequently. We’ve threaded to buy him a smoker’s bib on several occasions.

pgprescott

Shortly after this pic I was in need of that ash bib. 😂

pgprescott

Tackle this big boy I found hanging by his lonesome in the wineador. 

RockyTopDW

GrateEggspectations said:

RockyTopDW said:

Liga Privada No9 while enjoying the cooler weather. 

A nice smoke. 

I must say, I’m always envious when I see that outdoor setup of yours. Looks like a great place for a stick. 

thanks!  I built it in '13.  It was a dream for a long time.

RockyTopDW

A Carrillo New Wave while catching up on sports center this morning. 

GrateEggspectations

Had an Enclave along with some 103 proof bourbon yesterday. Sadly, no pics. 

pgprescott

dgordon2nc

RockyTopDW

Watching some baseball & enjoying a Padron 1926.  

Aubie1

 JL #2

pgprescott

Aubie1 said:

 JL #2

That’s a nice looking cigar. Never had one

pgprescott

Aubie1

SmokeyLopey

pgprescott said:

Good to see you finally finished that Alec Bradley. Was that a five-day cigar?!

pgprescott

SmokeyLopey said:

pgprescott said:

Good to see you finally finished that Alec Bradley. Was that a five-day cigar?!

Whew man! There was a reason it had sat there for better than a year. MONDO!

SmokeyLopey

@pgprescott: I have a few more of these, but have trouble making the time commitment. It is a pretty good smoke, so perhaps tomorrow....

And, pardon the dog relieving himself in the picture. I noticed when I came in and am too lazy to go back outside for a new pic!

pgprescott

SmokeyLopey said:

@pgprescott: I have a few more of these, but have trouble making the time commitment. It is a pretty good smoke, so perhaps tomorrow....

And, pardon the dog relieving himself in the picture. I noticed when I came in and am too lazy to go back outside for a new pic!

Nice! I really like the red label but they all are a good smoke. Enjoy!

BugFreak72