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**drew_goring** · 05-05-2006, 01:53 PM

Hmmm..

I read somewhere that the total combined RH and temperatures should not exceed 140 (within reason)

Above 140 and beetles thrive.

**NullSmurf** · 05-05-2006, 03:50 PM

Sorry Mark, only just found the thread when you topped it.

I had trouble guaging the correct spot to clip the foot. I was forever intruding on the swirl of the wrapper and actually causing damage. At my first HERF, I noticed a brother place his Xikar cutter on the table, then stand the cigar in the cutting blade, vertically like a candle, then closing the blade. The small amount space between the blade and the table top are just enough to vent the foot without damaging the wrapper.

**basil** · 05-05-2006, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by NullSmurf

Sorry Mark, only just found the thread when you topped it.

I had trouble guaging the correct spot to clip the foot. I was forever intruding on the swirl of the wrapper and actually causing damage. At my first HERF, I noticed a brother place his Xikar cutter on the table, then stand the cigar in the cutting blade, vertically like a candle, then closing the blade. The small amount space between the blade and the table top are just enough to vent the foot without damaging the wrapper.

lol I can see where you'd have problems - most folks clip the cap, and light the foot!