It's easy once you get the hang of it

For the perfect hand rolled cigarette, here are some easy steps. A you really should work with a flat surface if at all possible and stick a sheet of paper under your machine to make it simple or to clean up after you have done a bunch of cigarettes. Sit in front of the rolling machine on your flat area with the movable roller facing in your direction. Separate the rollers and move the apron of the machine down to form a kind of trough. If you want to do a filtered cigarette, before you insert the shag or tobacco you want to insert a filter into the trough. Push the tobacco towards both ends, you want to lay it out as evenly as possible. You shouldn't overfill the trough and it may take a little experimentation to figure out how much tobacco you should use because overfilling the rolling machine can split the apron seam over time. You want to hold the machine firmly with both hands and push the rollers together with both thumbs. You don't want to force the rollers. If you find that you have too much tobacco in there, stop and separate the rollers and remove some tobacco.

Once the rollers are back together, place your palms across the trough and roll both rollers toward you, alternating the downward pressure from your thumbs to prevent the machine from opening. Doing this several times will make the tobacco inside form a nice tube or trough. If you see any loose strands of tobacco sticking out, then you should remove them from the machine.

While keeping the rollers closed, stick a cigarette paper with its gummy side up towards you into the space formed between the rollers. Don't wet the paper just yet. You want to insert the paper into the slot while you use your hands to roll the front roller towards you. When the paper is about halfway down into the machine, then you should stop. If you see that your paper is crooked, reverse everything and reinsert your rolling paper.

Now you can lick the gums edge of the paper and continue rolling until it has completely disappeared into the slot and the unit has made several revolutions. If you think you'll be making a con of cigarettes, then it's convenient to have a moistened cotton swab ready. Once wet, keep the machine closed for just a moment to allow the glue to set, then just pop open the machine rollers and your cigarette will be finished and will just pop out.

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Supermatic cigarette roller

Premier Supermatic II - Cigarette Tube Injector

As you'll see in the demo video, this type of unit has been around for a long time and is quite sturdy. The whole thing is made out of metal and you'd can expect the years of use with this rolling machine. They've slightly improved the design with this Supermatic II model.

Silver cigarette roller

All In One Automatic Cigarette Roller & Storage Box (Silver)

If if you like to roll your own cigarettes then this automatic rolling box will be perfect for you. You'll see that inside the tin there is plenty of storage space for your loose leaf tobacco and papers. You may even be able to store your filters if you aren't storing too much tobacco. What's nice is you can pre-roll a bunch of your cigarettes you can leave them inside. The automatic roller even allows unexperienced rollers to bang out perfect cigarettes. The whole process only takes three steps and it works automatically. Put a paper on the rolling surface, fill it with your preferred tobacco and then lick and clothes the box. A completely rolled, ready to enjoy cigarette is then injected from the top of this device. It certainly takes the hassle out of making cigarettes. You'll find that it's loads of fun and in the long run cheaper to make your own.

Zen cigarette roller

Zen 79mm Automatic Cigarette Rolling Box

If you're looking for the gold standard and loose tobacco rolling machines, then this premium Zen 79 mm rolling box is it. Specifically designed for 78 mm to 79 mm papers, it can be used with three simple steps. Unlike the traditional hand rolling method, you can get the consistency and quality every time. You'll enjoy it perfectly rolled cigarettes every time with hardly any wasted tobacco and minimal effort. Its current design fits nicely in your pocket and also has space for you rolling papers.

Steel cigarette roller

Rolling Machine Gizeh Wickler Steel

Unlike those plastic cigarette rolling machines, this one's completely made out of metal. You'll never have to be worried about getting so buzzed and sitting on your rolling machine by mistake. With a thing for solid you can probably smash the stems and seeds from your next hooch.

Zig Zag cigarette roller

Zig Zag 100mm Cigarette Rolling Machine

You know you're getting quality when you buy something with the name of the Zig Zag. Take a look at the demo video below to get a good idea on what can be accomplished with a cigarette rolling machine.