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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 3, 2019 16:31:02 GMT -5
This HH Dark Fired is the first ready rubbed I've ever tried. I'm wearing out my lighter and my patience trying to keep it lit. It smokes wonderful and tastes wonderful...for about 30 seconds. Then it goes out. I'm gonna have to perfect my packin' technique cuz smokin' a pipe aint supposed to be this much work.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 16:37:11 GMT -5
Packing technique is important, but so is moisture level. My recent purchase of ODF bulk was very moist when fresh. I smoked a bowl after air drying for roughly an hour, still a few relighting. This flake smokes best for me on the dry side........YMMV. The rest I jarred for aging.
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 3, 2019 16:41:29 GMT -5
Packing technique is important, but so is moisture level. My recent purchase of ODF bulk was very moist when fresh. I smoked a bowl after air drying for roughly an hour, still a few relighting. This flake smokes best for me on the dry side........YMMV. The rest I jarred for aging. I had smoked about a 3rd of a bowl, and just put it down in frustration. Ive just come back about an hour later and re-lit it. Its doing better. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 3, 2019 16:50:41 GMT -5
+1 on the drying … if you pinch it and it sticks together it's too moist.
Also, a looser pack to start with can sometimes help.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 3, 2019 16:54:59 GMT -5
I think I microwaved mine for about 15 seconds. That helped. As did a quick blitz in the coffee grinder.
Just a suggestion...
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Post by Darin on Mar 3, 2019 16:59:40 GMT -5
I think I microwaved mine for about 15 seconds. That helped. As did a quick blitz in the coffee grinder. Just a suggestion...
The nuking technique is fantastic … use it ALL the time! 
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 3, 2019 17:05:38 GMT -5
+1 on the drying … if you pinch it and it sticks together it's too moist. Also, a looser pack to start with can sometimes help. I had put it in one of Shweeti's empty jelly jars when I got it in the mail. I just opened the lid on the jar and Im going to let it air for a while this evening. That should help. Also, I packed it like I do the Lane BCA, and it was not loose enough. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 3, 2019 17:24:16 GMT -5
I think I microwaved mine for about 15 seconds. That helped. As did a quick blitz in the coffee grinder. Just a suggestion...
The nuking technique is fantastic … use it ALL the time!
Thanks to the briar patch for that one. |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 3, 2019 19:25:00 GMT -5
I think I microwaved mine for about 15 seconds. That helped. As did a quick blitz in the coffee grinder. Just a suggestion...
The nuking technique is fantastic … use it ALL the time!
I couldn't agree more...even living in a dry climate the nuclear option allows a more controlled way of consistently getting it to where I like it...9 seconds in the microwave, not sure of the wattage though. Set it on a paper towel in the microwave....modern chuckwagons do have microwaves, Dewayne? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 19:29:58 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave?
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Post by Darin on Mar 3, 2019 19:34:16 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave?
Most of them smell great!
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Post by trailboss on Mar 3, 2019 19:37:18 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave? Not at all. Sure as hell get's weird looks at the convenience store though when out on the road. One guy asked me what I was doing in that scenario....I told him that "it was hash that I needed to dry out...kinda cures my nerves when I have a load of hazmat before I headed over the 10 percent grade." The dude was a snotty looking chap. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 19:53:13 GMT -5
You can try gently blowing back into the stem. I said gently or you will burn holes in your shirt.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 20:15:19 GMT -5
" Frustrated...cant keep it lit" Have you tried the little blue pill for the middle aged pipe smoker?  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 20:18:12 GMT -5
You can try gently blowing back into the stem. Not even going there. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 20:19:40 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave? Nope, not bad at all. If I’m not in a rush I’ll pre-heat an oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, shut oven off once the tobacco is spread out on a cookie sheet and in the oven. I do this with overly moist bulk tobacco’s before jarring. Just let cool completely before jarring, no mold issues down the road. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 20:21:17 GMT -5
You can try gently blowing back into the stem. Not even going there. Randy, you must of had a great Sunday.......tonight your a riot👌👍👍 |
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Post by gav on Mar 3, 2019 21:00:29 GMT -5
rub it out on a plate and leave it for an hour then try again.
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Post by chasingembers on Mar 3, 2019 21:09:50 GMT -5
This HH Dark Fired is the first ready rubbed I've ever tried. I'm wearing out my lighter and my patience trying to keep it lit. It smokes wonderful and tastes wonderful...for about 30 seconds. Then it goes out. I'm gonna have to perfect my packin' technique cuz smokin' a pipe aint supposed to be this much work. Give this a try. |
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Post by chasingembers on Mar 3, 2019 21:11:01 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave? Only for a few minutes. |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Mar 3, 2019 21:11:40 GMT -5
Sometimes ye just have to nukem'...
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 3, 2019 21:15:54 GMT -5
If you're smoking ready rubbed, just let a days worth air out overnight before smoking it. Also, as someone noted above, pack it loosely, it'll burn better and you can lightly tamp it throughout your smoke. I use the flake version and its never been too moist. It burns nicely for me. I rub it it out myself some, somewhere between ready rub and broken flake. I also let some dry for a half hour as well, but generally have never had a problem smoking it out of the tin (or bag).
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Post by chasingembers on Mar 3, 2019 21:16:15 GMT -5
Sometimes ye just have to nukem'... Or pack lighter so oxygen can get to the damp tobacco more freely. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 22:15:31 GMT -5
A Pot can help troublesome tobaccos to get with the program.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Mar 3, 2019 23:55:49 GMT -5
I never "nuke" a tobacco. I find things taste better "wet," even if they're frustrating to light. If your ODF just doesn't want to catch, I know my checklist is pretty simple: - First, try rubbing that sucker out some more.
Some flakes just won't light at tin moisture without a little massage.
- Second, try changing your lighting method.
I am prone to use a fluid lighter outdoors, for the improved wind performance, but fluid lighters burn pretty cool, and wet tobaccos just won't ever "take" enough to get a really good charring light.
If you have something really "wet" out of the tin, sometimes a butane lighter is a much easier light. Butane is much, much, much hotter than the flame from a fluid lighter or a match.
- Third, and I hate to ever recommend this: you can wait a few days and let the tin dry out naturally. I find this robs me of flavor, so I hate it when it's the ticket to a good light.
I'm very serious about smoking stuff at tin moisture, even Gawith. I feel robbed if I gotta wait it out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 0:01:36 GMT -5
Not a huge fan of drying myself but lots of folks love their crispy flakes claiming they get more flavor.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 4, 2019 7:24:28 GMT -5
Does that stink up the microwave? If you've heated up a curry beforehand, you can get curry-flavoured tobacco. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 4, 2019 9:23:40 GMT -5
" Frustrated...cant keep it lit" Have you tried the little blue pill for the middle aged pipe smoker? Dude, I've got seven kids and BP setting at 185/135. The LAST thing I need is a little blue pill! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 4, 2019 9:51:34 GMT -5
" Frustrated...cant keep it lit" Have you tried the little blue pill for the middle aged pipe smoker? Dude, I've got seven kids and BP setting at 185/135. The LAST thing I need is a little blue pill! Now I know why your BP is high! |
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 4, 2019 9:53:52 GMT -5
Dude, I've got seven kids and BP setting at 185/135. The LAST thing I need is a little blue pill! Now I know why your BP is high! Fortunately, they're all grown and gone but one. I'm in recovery mode now |
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