Never Fight Plugged Cigars Ever Again

[@Habaneroranger]

“I’m getting notes of blood and flesh on the palette “

[@allancampney9838]

I'm surprised you didn't mention another use I use it for all the time. That is when the cigar gets down to a stub and gets too hot to hold comfortable. I use the Easy Draw to hold the stub. Just shove it in at an angle and you can smoke that stick down to an inch or less.

[@michaelnagle8250]

I just use my roach clip from 1974.

[@BAYSICK831]

Melt that thumbnail like an O.G. 😂

[@dalysean86]

I love mine. I also use it as a nub holder by putting through as an angle

[@sandon763]

The biggest piece of advice I heard was don’t put a spatula in the same drawer as the knives.

[@lucashenry6281]

I actually have a knife drawer (it’s where I keep my nice knives. The kinda knives you beat someone if they even think about placing the knife in the dishwasher)

[@halfsourlizard9319]

But buy not but oof; long day

[@arkyandy9612]

MUST HAVE! No time in my life for tight draw! This little tool is amazing!

[@ldysknzfn]

I have a draw tool..it has saved me so much frustration by making cigars smokeable that were tight or plugged. I carry it in my travel humidor so I always have it if needed.. well worth the money

[@tmjoutdoors9486]

Team Ram-Rod ....... Thank you for showing this product. I just ordered one with my new sticks!

[@MrSteviej893]

Over the last three weeks, I've had a few tight drawing cigars so I ordered the Perfect Draw tool. Now I'm stuck waiting on a cigar with a tight draw lol.

[@chadmchad]

I love that Perfect Draw! Has saved a lot of sticks for me. Also is by far my favorite nub tool! The nub won’t spin because of the barbs.

[@theguy1717]

I too use it as a nubber. When you have a stick that you dont want to finish, it saves you from the burnt fingers haha

[@srm158]

I thought it was a total gimmick but decided to spend the money and get one. And I love it. I use it all the time.

[@razorsharpbt124]

I just received mine and put it to use immediately on some cheroots that had a terrible draw. It works flawlessly and it can be used as a nubber. I love this little tool. Great video!

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Been using this product almost three years👍, fixes Draw problems, plus enhances pleasure of the experience. This product rocks, and is a must have accessory. 👍 If you smoke Oliva’s they are always tight. PerfecDraw fixes that problem.👍

[@theguy1717]

The Perfec Draw tool has been worth its weight in gold to me. As someone who has easy access to cubans (which no matter what anyone says are far more prone to being plugged or tight draw) and more budget cigars it has helped me save $100s of dollars worth of cigars. Soon to be $1000s cuz Canadian taxes on tobacco are absurd. All that said, it is a superb tool that works better than advertised.

[@crookedithagoat794]

I need Tim's energy!

[@CigarsDaily]

The problem is, you're not doing enough crack. fix that and you'll be there. lol

[@crookedithagoat794]

@@CigarsDaily do you sell that in a sampler?? Seriously though I want to make a box purchase for the first time.. any recommendations to cigars daily? I was really leaning towards the Mi Querida

[@clm652]

@@CigarsDaily At 44 yrs old I have found only one constant of the universe, more crack is almost invariably the answer.

[@cgreen1081]

I am never without my perfect draw. It has paid for itself 10 times over by now. I have had a handful of cigars that were beyond saving, but by far the majority of plugged cigars that I have had were saved by the perfect draw. I highly recommend it, if you haven't had a plugged ciar yet, I guarantee you will someday and this usually saves it.

[@brycefield4569]

Bought a perfect draw tool almost as soon as it went up on your website. The day after I received it I had a cigar with a bad draw and was able to use it and clear up the draw. This thing works awesome!!!!

[@philb8826]

One of the best tools I’ve bought , never leave home without one 👍

[@lonnierodriguez2303]

It's a good idea. I just keep a 3 1/2 inch wood screw in my kit. It does the job nicely.

[@TimScott1111]

The cigar glue is amazing as well 😊 Thanks for the info, Tim

[@nextlevel5265]

How did the algorithm know I had this problem today?

[@Randyvz0409]

Bought one about a year ago after buying a $15 cigar that was completely plugged that I had to toss. Used it a few times since then and it's helped every time. If I can feel the plug I'll usually try to poke it, pull back slightly and then try to poke it again a couple of times at slightly different angles. Recommend it to anyone that smokes cigars frequently.

[@SimonSchei]

Man you're intros make my days!!! Please keep it up 👍

[@powellsa]

I can vouch. Bought the PerfecDraw (that's actually how it's spelled ‐ no "t") when I started smoking cigars about a year ago. Have only needed it a few times, and it worked great. A MUST have for any cigar smoker. 👍

[@nostgeoffhi-fi]

I over humidified my humidor so all of mine have been drawing tightly recently..I just used a bamboo skewer to insert an inch into the foot and its perfect. I did add a perfecdraw tool into my amazon cart anyway cause lets be honest, it looks cooler than a skewer stick. But I thought I would add that it works just as well, plus there was no tobacco tear out. If you had a wooden toothpick or bamboo bbq skewer, and dont have the perfecdraw tool yet, but you need something now -try reaching in the cupboard for a toothpick or a skewer. Anything about 1-2mm in diameter (pencil lead size or wood matchstick) is what you want.

[@stevewoehrle293]

Great video Tim. Thanks for the demo. I could’ve used this a couple times recently when my lighter’s poker attachment didn’t do the trick. I’ll definitely be picking up one of these. 😎 As a video guy, a word of advice, add some more light on the cutaway next time. That ashtray shot was a little dark comparatively. Also, not sure you needed the random dissolve at 5:10. The video is full of jump cuts already (as are most online videos these days). Cheers.

[@elicrews1469]

Absolute must have for any serious cigar enthusiast!

[@VETUSAF1]

I have to say when you said you popped the cherry 🍒 it brought back fond memories. When you are 73 all you can sing is precious memories.

[@ahmadsadikaljanabi]

Great review, i used everything in the market and nothing beats this tool. I salvaged so many cigars and improved ones that were not to my liking. Along with the glue these are must in every cigar smoker arsenal in my humble opinion

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

I have the Perfect Draw, and the Perfect Repair cigar repair glue. Both I’ve used a fair amount already, and figure I’ll use time and time again lol. But I will say, the first time you repair a few cigars draw with the perfect Draw tool, it’s already paid for itself. When you can save a cigar, and get your money’s worth out if it, instead of tossing it in the trash, that makes the tool worth it instantly. Perfect Repair cigar glue is the same way. We all accidentally drop cigars, or sometimes they crack while smoking, or the wrapper leaf peels up when you take the band off. All will be repaired with the Perfect Repair! My most recent repair, was with a Padrón 1964 Anniversary 45 years in Maduro. In the shop I buy from it’s a 29.95 stick! I took it out of my humidor, and looked it over before I cut the cap, and toasted it. And bam there it was a hole in the side, right below the cap line. So I knew that was gonna leak air, and smoke. So I took out my Perfect Repair glue and dabbed some in the hole, filling it in, and sealing it off. Done, nearly 30 dollar cigar repaired, and saved. That time I knew the glue paid for itself for sure, the cigar cost more than the glue.

[@RandeepSingh91]

Great video, came across my first plugged cigar from Davidoff today. Will invest in one of these

[@J-DSPIPEDREAMS]

we bought one at the Habano Con and its awesome, we also ordered the perfec punch tool and same it works great, very sharp and doesn't crack the cap ty CD crew.

[@williammacleod6212]

Great video as always Tim. I purchased a Perfecdraw here in the U.K and it's a great tool. I'd highly recommended it.

[@timeverett6417]

I have a similar draw tool I bought from my local BnM. It paid for itself in a few months by saving not only mine but several of my friends' cigars. I also like to use it to clear away ash if I've had to put the cigar down and relight. AND I use mine to bleed air out of my lighters when it's time to out more fuel in them.

[@NurseT1969]

I been using a wooden long skewer😳works really well for me so far.

[@austenrutledge]

“RAM THE WHOLE ROD IN THERE MAN” love it dude 😂

[@triggernm]

It doesn't have barbs, but I just use a bodkin that's made for tying flies for fly fishing. It won't pull anything out but will break up any knots.

[@Jayknifemaker]

I use the same one! Works every time. A must have for Cuban enthusiasts no doubt.

[@davidpatterson5617]

Excellent tool that has saved many cigars. Pays for itself in no time.

[@philipdiaz3010]

I actually made a Draw Poker for my cigars at work. I work in a tool room and used a scrap 1/16 ejector pin and tapped some thread onto it about a half in down and then ground a point on it. Only had to use it one, but worked like a charm

[@n0148813]

I’ve used the thin rod on my pipe tool before...worked sometimes. Gotta pick up one of these.

[@al3xx3991]

When I get a bad draw after I’ve lit the cigar I insert the draw enhancer (comes with me lighter) on both the cap and the foot gently a couple times and it’s PERFECT

[@lanpc]

OMG. I had one that had been draw tested, before box pressed, and it was like trying to suck a bowling ball through a garden hose. I’ll try that the next time.!! Thanks Tim

[@joeysaucedo3428]

Yes I at times have that problem but I use the end of a match pock a straight hole after I cut and see an fell a dissent draw of the cigar. And that helps to

[@WaywardSoul85]

Love mine. Has improved several cigars that were smokeable but annoyingly tight, and saved a few that were flat out unsmokeable. Has more than paid for itself.

[@ryancairns139]

I will have to get one of these. Had two cigars in the last month plugged and wasted: my first time trying an Oliva V and the Caldwell Mad Mofo. Was looking forward to both, the draw ruined the V experience and the Mofo was unnsmokeable.

[@scottwoldt7588]

I got both the glue and the perfect draw. Work great!😊

[@dingo5208]

I use a small bbq skewer to poke a tight cigar. Unfortunately, any cigar with bad wrap I just toss. I had two within a week with no draw after years of luck. One the wrap didn't meet up at all and you could see the binder. The other unwrapped on me, not a little bit, the whole thing. I do find wrap is more likely to be problematic with a bullet cutter (both of mine were guillotined).

[@aaronhiggs]

I've used a roundwound guitar string to similar effect. You gotta do what you gotta do!

[@jordanloar5564]

I used a twig to open up a cigar today. It did the trick, but I would definitely appreciate a tool which will consistently deliver and not possibly break off inside my cigar.

[@GAMECOCK97]

This thing is awesome. Just buy one.

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

The only cigars I've struggled with in terms of draw have been some Cubans and the Alec Bradley Tempus

[@jimmyjetski3409]

Legit Cuban Romeo Julieta i purchased on Vancouver island. My workmate who is Cuban had already warned me about the quality but I had to try one. He smoked Nicaraguan sticks, swore by them.

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

@@jimmyjetski3409 I smoked a Cuban Romeo y Julietta Wide Churchill recently. I got lucky with a good one, it was a nice stick. But most often, Cubans are either too tight or completely plugged. I agree with your Cuban workmate. I've found Nicaraguan cigars to be the best. That's where all the best Cuban cigar makers fled to.

[@TimScott1111]

I picked up some chinese made poker a couple weeks ago for $10 and it helped with a couple cigars but also cracked the wrapper because it causes expansion when inserted. Picked up a Perfecdraw and it works like a dream. Not only for fixing plugs and tight draws, but as a nubber as well. Best $30 I've ever spent, considering how much cigars cost. This thing pays for itself!

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

Had my first Herrera Esteli Habano last night and it was almost completely impossible to draw from, after massaging it for about the first 5 minutes i was able to get a pitiful draw and unfortunately only got about half way through the stick after more than an hour before, just had to admit defeat. Such a shame after anticipating that stick so much. I was kicking myself in the arse especially since i watched this video before and if i had just bought it then i could’ve saved it lol. Luckily i had a 5pk of the Habano’s so now I gotta buy the product, save myself the heartache of letting a good stick go to waste lol. Thanks for the video Tim 🙌🏼.

[@aljustal7577]

I've used a drill bit and a crosshead screwdriver to open up a draw, just because that's all I had to hand in my workshop 😄 Feeling for knots and squeezing sometimes works. As for spatulas, just say no, they have no place in a kitchen draw 😂

[@onelioparrado136]

Having that perfect draw is what I look for !! One day I was out with the family too a cook out and of course I had a few cigars with me . So I pulled out a cigar and I had an issue , I couldn’t draw so what I did was I took a nail from the garage and poked it through of the cigar , again this was the first time it ever happened to me, so I poked it with a nail relight the cigar and there it was the perfect draw It was weird that I used a nail but it worked and now that I know that people actually sell the unplug for cigars best believe I went out and bought one !! Best thing ever invented I carry it with me all time

[@mikereynolds4131]

I usually use a thin Phillips head screw driver. Good tip about only going an inch or two at a time though and checking the draw as you go - I’ve definitely made the draw too loose before and then it heats up too much.

[@randyhix2998]

Excellent and very informative! Thank you very much for this video

[@dadadadave100]

Im going to order two right now thanks brother

[@AlphaSierra375]

I had purchased the drill bit looking one because it was much cheaper but it often collapses in on itself and feels pointless. It also encourages one to plunge the tool all the way in. I just bought the Perfecdraw based on this video! I'm looking forward to it. Especially on the Altadis works; they really like to roll them like Cubans.

[@stasg4558]

I use extra long 1 mm thickness drill bit, works fine.

[@mr.mr.3301]

I had the issue with a Joya. Looked down and noticed 3 stick looking things. Pulled biggest one out and it was the seam of a leaf. Removed a few more. It drawed perfect.

[@roncuyos1595]

Looks like one of those tools i use in the Dental Office 👌

[@thegreatdisillusionist]

Here's the problem I have with this PerfectDraw tool. If you do as Tim did around the 5:00 mark and poke the middle of the cigar almost all the way through it because well sometimes there's a knot in there, you're basically creating a tunnel in the center of the cigar and you just ruined the cigar. I've done that a few times... You'll be trying to draw on the cigar and no smoke will come out, only hot air because you're basically sucking as you would from a straw except it's in the center of the cigar. Don't get me wrong, Tim used the tool exactly as advertise. I'm not bashing him. The way a cigar smokes perfectly is if there are tiny spaces between the leaves in the filler and binder allowing air to pass between 'em which creates a perfect and even burn. Creating a tunnel in the center of the cigar does not help at all. Even if you only go halfway up the cigar with the tool, once you reach halfway during your smoking, you'll experience the same issue. Here's my advice: First of all, try using the tool BEFORE lighting up the cigar as the heat will render the leaves sticky and moist. Secondly, If you have a cigar that has a bit of a tight draw, use the tool to open up the nub. Do NOT go any deeper than an inch or so. Also, try not to pull too much tobacco out. Twist in, gently pull out. Poke the center (filler) but also around it. Sometimes you don't even need to insert the tool. Sometimes all you need is to use the pointy tip of it to separate individual leaves at the nub. Finally, if you have a cigar with a knot in the middle, I recommend going in the center but also around it, twisting as you go in but also as you come out so as to NOT create a tunnel but rather crush the leaves inside to open up the draw. I repeat, do NOT pull straight out as advertised. Also try not to go in too many times. One through the center (filler) and 2-3 max around it. You're welcome.

[@bradmarner2056]

I use a bamboo skewer. Works great

[@richardvickers6431]

Ordered one, coming today!!

[@tacticalmacabee18]

Do you find opening up the draw changes the flavor profile at all?

[@jeffesposito4218]

Niiiiiiiiice don’t know how many times I could have used this, and please hook up some lighting for your down shots it would have helped show off the tool so much.

[@CigarsDaily]

Thanks Jeff, I should have brightened the footage for the closeups. Sorry about that brother. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I get caught up in the talking and shouting part of my videos, and the audio and video can get neglected sometimes. I'll keep working to make it the best damn cigar content online.

[@nomargins]

I have to get one of those, one time I had an order going and I didn’t put it through I am going to get me one of those cups lol good review Tim

[@FredNorris1]

I have that tool has saved more than a few cigars.

[@thinairtoo8985]

I tried using a deck screw, worked for me. !

[@evanf1443]

I picked up a cigarcaddy pen style draw enhancer the other day. Haven’t had to use it yet but one thing I noticed that people need to be careful about is that mine was on a noticeable angle from the cap/handle that made it hard to close and might cause some problems for people trying to use them if they’re not careful.

[@jesterspookshow548]

I could of done with this yesterday. I had my first ever one that was a problem to smoke.

[@mervinredmond7158]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@brianweydert2968]

I have found using the perfect cutter with a drilling /cutting technique works best without ripping out a bunch of tobacco leaf. Use a constant drilling/cutting motion and advance the length of the cutter section only and remove. It’s important to keep the drilling/cutting in both directions. Then repeat and advance twice the length of the cutter section and remove. Continue as needed. This is like using a drill bit in wood or metal. Your are cutting the in both directions and removing a smaller amount of tobacco. This also avoids ripping out a lager pice of tobacco that might snag on the cutter. Yes in a pinch you can use a $3 1/16x 8 drill bit by hand ( not with a power tool -Tim the tool man fans) to do the small thing. The results are not as good. I love my perfect cutter. I bought mine from cigars daily.It’s paid for it self many times over. Great tool for cigar smokers.

[@Saad_TheGod]

Great Vid!

[@frankcastle1578]

I use an ax pick, works great

[@christopherstrickland3288]

I've been fortunate to not have a bad drawing cigar ever since I had so many in a row I went out and bought a draw tool. Now I've never even had to use it, but atleast I have it

[@lucashenry6281]

Perfect timing since I’m currently smoking a Gurkha (my previous one was clogged and the damn thing was just beyond what my current draw tool can reach)

[@dreadmaps]

You crack me up man! 😂 keep up the good work

[@chassjohnson4766]

Appreciate the review! I have a XIFEI cigar tool. Definitely makes a difference. Surprised not to many folks are talking about the Undercrown 10. Any idea? You have a great weekend 👊🏼💨

[@Hueffed]

The Perfect Draw tool, is the absolute best at improving the draw. I wish it was designed in a pen case to attach to my pocket.

[@austinbrown5426]

I smoked an Alec Bradley Maxx yesterday, it had a great bold flavor and the burn was damn near perfect but the draw was terrible for the first third. It got better after i burned past the clog, but it really sucked at first especially considering i can't afford to smoke a 9 dollar stick every day. Its very disappointing when i break out one of my good sticks and end up with a subpar experience

[@thesicilian0ne]

Where can I buy this online?

[@CliffMoten]

I always find Cohibas having a crazy hard draw…maybe I need to try that.

[@harism2001]

Only and best product out there like their glue

[@SCORPION-tw9di]

Wow. I got to get that.

[@VETUSAF1]

Tim how does the perfect draw compare to the other one you sell.

[@randomvideosofinterest4289]

I have had many hard draw cigars and thought, Oh well, it is what it is. Until now, this tool will take a hard draw to a draw that works for you. Highly recommend

[@brycesmith634]

I’ve been looking at these for a while. I do wonder if a long 27 or 28 drill bit would do the trick? I’ve got a Cuban monty in my humidor that a vacuum couldn’t suck lint through

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

It's worth the money, it works exactly as advertised

[@josephracke6676]

I keep hesitating to buy one. But I know as soon as I get a plugged cigar I’ll be cursing myself

[@timothybuck3619]

Tim, thanks for the review I love my perfect draw. I do have a question. Has the manufacturer stated what the red end that screws off is for? It seems to short to nub your cigar with, meaning if you do that the cigar is not stable. If I nub a cigar I just take the whole thing out of the tube. Thanks

[@markknister6272]

Love my Perfect Draw!

[@Bloosee]

I've tried using the pick on my pipe smokers czech tool with zero success, just ramming it thru the cigar, I guess the barbs make all the difference in opening a channel. A loose draw is equally has awful but at least its smokable.

[@MrGoblue1131]

Tim! Long time watcher, first time question asker. So I have some cigars with labels that take up a ton of space on the cigar. Are they stopping the cigar from breathing? I guess the real question is does a cigar "breathe" through the wrapper/binder leaf or just thru the open end? Thanks

[@seriousCADninja]

I need one of those... :)

[@brianhorton2178]

Now I have to get one… I’ve been using an assortment of nails as a draw tool and a nub tool.

[@Lito-Lapid]

I'm getting this!

[@inthewerks2007]

Question. Since this tool creates a hole through the center of the cigar, has anyone experienced tunneling while smoking after use? Just curious before I decide to buy. Thanks.

[@khalnayak1234]

Nope. I smoke a cigar every night and have probably used it on 10 cigars the last year and haven’t had tunneling issues. Just try to make the pokes about as even as possible like center, right center then left center etc and you’ll be fine and you’ll get the hang of it on how to use it after like the second time not all that complicated. Excellent tool and a MUST have IMO.

[@twochiefsplittingmoon1120]

My wife had me open up her draw last night. Strait in and strait out, but it took more than the tip though.

[@juanotero2607]

I own the draw tool doesn’t work well makes the cigar burn hot at the end. I made me a custom draw tool from a coat hanger just stab it all the way through and it works every time.

[@frankdillon6127]

i remember the old old days Roi tan, white owl, hava tampa drug store machine rolled stogies had a hole built in ,no cutter needed.