IMPORTANT: Please read these steps before you make your first cigarette! Take a minute to get to know your machine. READ THE MACHINE DIRECTIONS.
Next, take one of your
brand-name cigarettes. Slit the side open, empty the tobacco and look
at the amount. This is about how much tobacco you will use to make your
own.
Now you're ready to Make Your Own Cigs! Just follow these easy steps:
STEP : START WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TOBACCO - LESS IS BETTER!
Pinch a small amount of tobacco (about a teaspoon) from the bag
Seal the bag to retain freshness
Make sure that the tobacco is not too moist or too dry (see Frequently Asked Questions below)
Load the tobacco in the machine's tobacco slot
STEP 2: PACK TOBACCO IN THE SLOT AND LEVEL EVENLY
Distribute the tobacco evenly from one end of the slot to the other
Pack in gently with your fingers - DO NOT OVERFILL OR OVERPACK
On non-lever machines, use the tamping tool provided with the machine
STEP 3: PLACE TUBE
Place the cigarette tube on the nozzle at the end of the slot - with lever machines, the lever must be in the full open position
STEP 4: PULL LEVER
Hold the machine firmly with one hand
Grasp the lever and gently pull it toward you until it stops
CAUTION: IF THE LEVER IS HARD TO MOVE OR THE MACHINE SEEMS TO JAM, STOP! You've probably used too much tobacco, or the tobacco is too moist.
Stop immediately and empty the tobacco slot, removing all tobacco. If
some tobacco is stuck and is hard to remove, use a toothpick. Do not
use any metal object to remove excess tobacco.
When, you've emptied the slot, try again. Remember to use a small
amount of tobacco and be gentle. If you force the machine, you may
damage it and void the warranty (lever-type machines are warranted for
one year by the manufacturer). Use less tobacco until you learn how much is the right amount.
STEP 5: REMOVE CIGARETTE
Return the lever to its starting position
Remove the cigarette from the nozzle (a gentle twist as you remove it will help keep the tobacco from pulling out of the end)
Tap your cigarette gently on the filter end to further pack down the tobacco
Light up and enjoy your smoke, and all of the money you are saving!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which of your tobaccos will taste and smoke like the brand I'm smoking now? Most brands of cigarettes
contain fast-burn chemicals, additives and articial flavors. Our
tobaccos are natural, chemical-free blends. The taste is derived from
the blend, not from flavorings or chemicals. Cigarettes made with our
tobacco will probably taste a bit different - and much better - than
the cigarettes you are smoking now. Call us for descriptions of our tobaccos,
or recommendations of what might be best for you. What type of cigarette tubes should I use?
The difference between relular and light strength cigarettes isn't just
the tobacco; it's the tubes, too. Use a regular strength tube to make a
full-flavor cigarette, a light strength tubes with one of our lighter
tobacco blends for a light or ultra-light cigarette, or try regular
tobacco in a light tube for an in-between smoke.
My menthol tobacco is too strong. What should I do?
Try mixing a small amount of our regular strength, light or ultra-light
tobacco with your menthol tobacco, and blend to suit your taste. You
can also try a menthol blend in a light tube for a lighter taste, or
try our new Rave Menthol Light blend. We have several menthol blends with varying levels of menthol added - call us for a recommendation.
What do I do if my tobacco is too dry?
Place the tobacco in an airtight container or a good zip-top bag; then
soak one or two MYOC humidifier buttons and place them inside the
container for a day or two. The tobacco will absorb enough moisture to
condition it to the correct level.
What do I do if my tobacco is too moist?
If your tobacco is too moist or gummy, simply spread it out on a large
plate in a dry environment until it dries sufficiently. The tobacco
should feel slightly crisp, yet pliable - not damp or crumbly.
Using tobacco that is too moist or too dry will jam your machine!
Is there an ultra-light cigarette tube available?
Not at this time, but we are working on it. In the meantime, please try
one of our ultra-light blends of tobacco in a light tube.
Create your own special blend!
Try different mixes of tobacco with different tubes to get the taste
you want. Some smokers prefer a stronger cigarette after meals, and a
lighter smoke at other times. It's easy and fun to blend the perfect
smoke for your mood.
Still have questions?
Call us toll-free at 1-800-241-8171
9:00AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday
