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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2844119, member: 36230"]Yes, Tyler... even back in the olden days, you know, when dinosaurs roamed, we had crimped rolls. Haha... damned kids. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>In fact, I've personally handled a few crimped original rolls dating back to the 30's, with many from the 40's and 50's, so this isn't a new thing. Also, it is wise to remember that crimped rolls in no way automatically mean original or that a roll was even machine wrapped. Skilled hands along with a very basic tool or two (such as a small flathead screwdriver) can produce a crimp every bit at tight as a machine, but even those less skilled can do so using a little tool sold by String and Sons. I forget what it's called, but basically, if one takes a roll they've crimped by hand, take this little thing and jam in on the end while twisting, the result will be something that resembles a machine wrapped roll.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2844119, member: 36230"]Yes, Tyler... even back in the olden days, you know, when dinosaurs roamed, we had crimped rolls. Haha... damned kids. ;) In fact, I've personally handled a few crimped original rolls dating back to the 30's, with many from the 40's and 50's, so this isn't a new thing. Also, it is wise to remember that crimped rolls in no way automatically mean original or that a roll was even machine wrapped. Skilled hands along with a very basic tool or two (such as a small flathead screwdriver) can produce a crimp every bit at tight as a machine, but even those less skilled can do so using a little tool sold by String and Sons. I forget what it's called, but basically, if one takes a roll they've crimped by hand, take this little thing and jam in on the end while twisting, the result will be something that resembles a machine wrapped roll.[/QUOTE]
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