Powermatic 2 Tips & Tobacco Accessories | FESSONLINE

The Powermatic 2 is an electric cigarette injector that lets you fill tube cigarettes in seconds using your own loose tobacco. It works best when you pair it with the right accessories — a consistent roller, proper storage, and tools that keep your tobacco fresh and your setup organized. This guide covers everything you need to get the most out of it.

What Is the Powermatic 2 and How Does It Work?

The Powermatic 2 is a countertop electric tobacco injector that pushes loose-cut tobacco into empty cigarette tubes using a motorized spoon mechanism. You load tobacco into the chamber, insert a tube over the nozzle, and the machine fills it in under three seconds. No uneven packs, no wasted tobacco, no hand strain.

Here is the basic process:

1. Grind or fluff your loose tobacco so it feeds evenly through the chamber
2. Fill the hopper — do not overpack, as this causes jams
3. Slide a standard 100mm or king-size tube onto the metal nozzle
4. Press the lever and hold it down until the tube is fully filled
5. Remove the tube and tap the end gently to even out the fill

According to Powermatic's own product documentation, the machine is designed for use with medium-cut tobacco blends. Fine-cut or heavily moist tobacco tends to clog the spoon mechanism and requires cleaning more frequently.

What Tube Size Works Best with the Powermatic 2?

The Powermatic 2 works with both 100mm and king-size cigarette tubes. Most users stick with 100mm tubes because they are the most widely available and produce a cigarette that is close in length to a standard commercial smoke. King-size tubes work fine but can lead to a looser fill at the tip if your tobacco is not cut consistently.

If you are filling 100mm tubes regularly, storing them correctly matters more than most people realize. A disorganized tube supply slows you down and leads to crushed or bent tubes that jam the nozzle. The FESSONLINE 100mm Cigarette Case 3-Pack holds 18 finished cigarettes per case with a flip-top lid, so you can fill a batch in one session and carry them without damage. Three cases give you a full rotation — one at home, one in your bag, one in the car — without any of them getting crushed.

How to Roll Cigarettes by Hand When You Do Not Have the Machine With You

A hand roller is the practical backup to the Powermatic 2 for anyone who travels or wants to roll away from home. The right hand roller produces a tight, even cigarette in about 15 seconds without any power source required. Still using a folded paper and your thumbs? A dedicated roller fixes the uneven burns and thin spots that cause a cigarette to run down one side.

The FESSONLINE 110mm Hand Cigarette Roller is built for the slightly longer 110mm format and produces a consistent diameter every time you use it. The steps are straightforward:

1. Open the roller and lay your tobacco evenly across the belt — do not pile it in the center
2. Close the roller and turn it toward you two or three times to shape the tobacco into a cylinder
3. Insert your rolling paper with the gum strip facing you and at the top
4. Roll forward slowly until only the gum strip is exposed
5. Lick the gum strip and complete the final roll to seal it

The key difference between a hand roller and doing it freehand is the belt — it compresses the tobacco evenly from all sides, which is why machine-rolled cigarettes burn more cleanly than hand-twisted ones.

Best Tobacco Storage Accessories for Powermatic 2 Users

Loose tobacco dries out faster than most people expect, and dry tobacco feeds poorly through the Powermatic 2's spoon mechanism — it crumbles instead of compressing, which means uneven fills and frequent jams. The right storage setup keeps your tobacco at the right moisture level and your pipes or accessories organized in one place.

According to a study published in the journal Tobacco Control, loose tobacco loses measurable moisture content within 48 hours of being exposed to open air at room temperature. That moisture loss directly affects how the tobacco burns and how well it feeds through any injection machine.

For pipe tobacco users, the FESSONLINE 12-Pipe Tobacco Stand is a two-level wood holder that keeps up to 12 pipes upright, bowls down, so they drain and dry properly between smokes. It doubles as a display piece on a desk or shelf and keeps everything in one spot instead of scattered across a drawer. If you use both a Powermatic 2 for cigarettes and a pipe on occasion, having a dedicated stand means neither gets lost or damaged.

Churchwarden Pipes vs Standard Pipes: What Is the Actual Difference?

A churchwarden pipe has a stem that runs 12 to 18 inches long, compared to the 3 to 5 inch stem on a standard briar or corn cob pipe. That extra length cools the smoke before it reaches your mouth, which means you taste more of the tobacco and less of the heat. If a standard pipe gives you a hot, harsh draw, a churchwarden is the most direct fix.

FESSONLINE carries several hand-carved churchwarden options in the 15-inch range, each with a different finish and bowl style:

• 15" Cherry Hand-Carved Churchwarden — a classic bowl shape with natural wood grain visible through the finish, suited to medium-bodied tobaccos
• 15" Dublin Rustic Hand-Carved Churchwarden — the Dublin bowl is narrower and deeper than a standard billiard, which concentrates the smoke draw and suits aromatic blends
• 15" Dublin Smooth Churchwarden in Black — same Dublin shape with a smooth lacquered finish for a cleaner look
• 15" Golden Churchwarden — a smooth finish with a gold-toned accent, wider bowl that holds more tobacco for a longer smoke
• 15" Sherlock Cherry Hand-Carved Churchwarden — the bent Sherlock-style stem sits more comfortably in the mouth during a long session
• 15" Sherlock Rainbow Churchwarden — same bent stem with a multicolor stained finish on the bowl

All of them work well with the same tobacco you would use in a standard pipe. The only adjustment is draw speed — longer stems reward a slower, more deliberate pull.

How to Use the FESSONLINE Jamaican Man Ashtray Correctly

The FESSONLINE Jamaican Man Ashtray line is made from handmade polyresin and comes in several formats — a standard bowl ashtray, a backpack-style ashtray, and a full statue version with a built-in storage box. Each one is a functional piece that also works as a conversation piece on a desk, shelf, or outdoor table. The bowl-style versions are the most practical for everyday ash use.

To keep the finish in good condition:

• Empty the ash bowl after each session — polyresin holds heat longer than ceramic, and ash left sitting can cause discoloration over time
• Wipe the interior with a dry cloth, not a wet one, to avoid moisture settling into the base seam
• Keep it out of direct sunlight for extended periods — the painted finish on handmade polyresin can fade with prolonged UV exposure
• For the backpack version, check the opening mechanism periodically to make sure no ash residue has built up around the hinge

The 18" size makes these substantial enough to anchor a corner of a desk or side table without being in the way, and the handmade construction means each one has minor variations in the finish — no two are exactly the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Powermatic 2 with pipe tobacco instead of cigarette tobacco?

Yes, but you need to break it down first. Pipe tobacco is typically cut into longer, thicker strands that do not feed smoothly through the Powermatic 2's spoon. Run it through your fingers to loosen the cut, or use scissors to shorten any long strands before loading the hopper. Aromatic pipe tobaccos with added moisture work better when slightly dried out before you inject them — about 10 to 15 minutes of open air is usually enough.

What is the difference between the 100mm and 110mm cigarette formats?

A 100mm cigarette is roughly 4 inches long and the most common commercial size. A 110mm cigarette is about 4.3 inches and sometimes called a "super king" size. The Powermatic 2 handles both with the appropriate nozzle. The FESSONLINE hand roller is specifically sized for 110mm tubes, and the FESSONLINE cigarette cases are designed for the 100mm format with an 18-cigarette capacity per case.

How do I clean the Powermatic 2 to keep it working properly?

Disassemble the machine after every 10 to 15 uses. Remove the spoon mechanism and clear any compacted tobacco from the feed chamber using the cleaning brush that comes with the machine. A cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol cleans the spoon without damaging the metal. Avoid water inside the mechanism. According to Powermatic's maintenance guidelines, most jams and misfires trace back to tobacco residue buildup around the spoon rather than mechanical failure.

Are churchwarden pipes harder to clean than standard pipes?

The stem is longer, which means the pipe cleaner needs to be long enough to reach the full length — standard 6-inch pipe cleaners do not reach. Use extended or folded cleaners, or run two through in sequence. The bowl itself cleans the same way as any other pipe: let it cool fully, then run a cleaner through the draft hole from the bowl side and wipe the interior of the bowl with a dry cloth to remove dottle before it hardens.