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I remember as a kid helping my adult cousin make his own cigarettes from a Laredo kit, which had the tobacco in a tin, paper tubes with filter ends and the plug-type filters with cigarette packs for the finished product to go into.
I recall many times watching TV with my cousin while making cigarettes with his ingenious machine, and the interesting conversations we would have during these earlier times.
The Laredo machine was an ingenious system as it was simple, quick and easy to use, and I've gotten to wondering what size of cigarette tube (that is the part you fill with tobacco which has the plug filter and tobacco inserted into it) was filled?
Back in those years (1970's) I doubt there was much variety in sizes like are available today, but I really don't remember these sorts of details from so long ago. (I'm pretty sure the machine could only handle one size tube)
Does anybody recall the length and width (diameter) of paper tubes the Laredo cigarette machines filled?
They were the 'King Sized' cigarettes. The 'regular' were the ones with NO filter, and 'King Sized' were slightly longer because of the filters. You can still get 'tubes' with filters, and a 'machine' to make the cigarettes, but I don't think you can get a 'pack' to put them in ... and the cigarettes are still 'King Sized, unless you ask for '100s' ... and then I don't know how you 'fill' that extra space ... maybe it's just that the filter is longer, or maybe they sell a 'longer' machine ... and all tubes have the same 'diameter' ... it's the same as a 'tailor made' (storebought packs) cigarette is today... the 'regular' ones, not the 'extra thins.'
AND THAT is me knowing FAR TOO MUCH about smoking, because I am TRYING TO QUIT.
Steve Ellis demonstrates the cigarette rolling machine.
my cigarette rolling machine is jaming up now after about 3 months! is there a part that weairs out or something i need to tweek to get it to stop please help!
yeah learn to roll with your fingers
I was just wondering if the cigarette rolling machines can handle pipe tobacco?
It depends upon the pipe tobacco. Some American burley based blends such as Prince Albert are crimp cut and produced for either pipes or RYO cigarettes. Other tobaccos such as cube cut burley, flakes and plugs would be next to impossible to roll much less smoke as a cigarette due to their cut and burning characteristics.
I am going to Sri Lanka on holiday in Septmber, I have been told that cigarettes and tobacco are not allowed into the Country, although they are on sale once I am there. Is it permissable to take my own cigarette home rolling machine in my hand luggage? The Travel Agent does noy know.
Yes, absolutely. If they're on sale there, on what grounds could you be prevented from possessing one of your own?
i have a nri cigareete machine programmed to vend at 5.00 i need to change it to 5.20 please help
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i cant roll great and i want a rolling machine. does anyone know how to make one or know a site that teaches you?
There's a store next to where I used to work that sold rolling supplies and different types of tabacco. You can just go to a tobacco store and buy a rolling machine, the one I bought was $60 and all you've got to do is intert the empty cigarette and pour tobacco in the hole and press the lever. Easiest rolling I've ever done and quite cost effective!
Rizla Rolling Machine – rolls you perfect cigarettes every time!
The Rizla Rolling Machine is a great accessory to have if your just starting out with rolling your own cigarettes or if you are a bit lazy like me. This rolling machine is really easy to use and will produce perfectly rolled cigarettes every time.
The Rizla Rolling Machine os made from metal so it’s gaurenteed to last for a long time and it has a unique locking mechanism to stop it flapping around when its being transported.
To use this rolling machine, smiply:
•   Open out the rollers and spread your tobacco out evenly, pushing the rollers back together when you’ve finished.
•   Give one full turn downward on the roller closest to you and insert your paper with the gum line facing you at the top.
•   Rotate the closest roller to you to pull the paper into the machine, lick the gum line abd rotate both of the rollers downward to produce the perfect cigarette.
The Rizla Rolling Machine is available in regular and kingsize sizes and are available for £2.99 and £3.99 rspectively.
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