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finnian3

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Feb 12, 2015
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I know I am asking for trouble but here goes. I recently had a tobacco that was bone dry. I rehydrated in and have brought it back to life. That said, it was not that great of a smoke. I am thinking about sealing it in a tin and baking it. My thinking is that the stuff is already trash, so why not experiment?

Has anyone else ever tried making their own dark-fired, pressed cake or plugs?
 
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I do Kakes and Plugs all the time. I use one of these:


I know it's used somehow for Pot but it creates excellent pressures and I have had some pretty amazing results from many blends ie. Dunbar, Tabac Manil, and even Erinmore. I haven't tried 'topping' anything. I just keep it simple but have been very happy so far.

I have used heat on occasion for the plugs but only 150 f.
 

Chasing Embers

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keith929

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Without knowing the tobacco involved it's hard to give an answer to this post.
I have re-hydrated tobacco with some success. It depends on the original components,length of time,and the degree of de-hydration. If it's dust then it is what it is.
 

gamzultovah

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I home stove tobaccos with a fair amount of success. Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake becomes something heavenly when you stove it at 190 degrees for two hours. Be sure jar it after stoving for a minimum of two weeks for the best results.
 
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