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Building a humidor

Well, i didn't get the chance to learn it from my grandfather before he passed. Military brat and all. So, i asked my father-in-law to teach me somethings.

Well, for my first project we decided to make me a new humidor for my cigars (as the one i have is completely full now).

started out as rough wood

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...roughboard.jpg

it is now in the mockup stage with a few more pieces that need to be cut

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0625.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0627.jpg

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Man that is looking great! i love the trays!!

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That looks great. I have one question for you as I am thinking about a winter project as well. When you made your corner joints did you use a tablesaw or a router. I only have a tablesaw and was wondering how easy it would be to cut thouse squares with the board on end way up in the air.

Thanks

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i used a table saw with a rabbit joiner blade

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I also like that tray - Nice.

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That's coming a long nicely. Can't wait to see more pics when it's finished.

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Lookin good, brother!!! :tu
Can't wait to see it finished. :)

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Man, that thing is awesome. Nice work, I have been thinking about building one as well, it is hard to find spanish cedar up here in Winnipeg. What do you think the count will be?

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around 200 i would say

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This looks great and I love watching the progression. You're going to have a real nice piece of work when finished with some good memories. Keep the pics coming.

~Vitis

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Very interesting set up. I like the use of the cigar boxes. Nice job:ss

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Just a guess....you like RP:D

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My guess is no he only likes the logo and wood ;)

Rob

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That looks great! Nice job.

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Yah, I am thinking of building a couple of these things as well. Not as big though. Any idea what woods can be used?

I know spanish cedar, but just like the sentiment in Winnipeg....its pretty impossible to get it here. Is mahogany OK? How about oak?

What are the consequences of using different woods? Would an oak humidor start smelling like s**t at some point? Would my cigars start becoming unpleasant? I assume cedar is used because of how well it handles humidity without rotting. Any other woods (or cedars) that would work with humidity? How about western cedars, or will my humi/cigars get ruined?

Lots of question, fairly little clue...

Thanks all

Cheers

Cyanide

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I've heard mahogany and spanish cedar are in the same family, I'd start there.

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Mahogany or SPANISH cedar can be used (its not actually from a cedar tree). You can generally get good deals on it from ebay. Be careful cutting it, the dust can be very irritating.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by mooremedic (Post 83220)

Just a guess....you like RP:D

RP is my go to maker. I did get an Oliva box to make my third tray out of. I am working on that right now.

i will repost the pics. i did some moving around in my photobucket.

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Here's what we got done tonight.

last of the trays made from cigar boxes:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0680.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0679.jpg

foot molding glued on. yes, the humidor is upside down.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0681.jpg[

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I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom

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Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 125417)

I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom

I thought it was just me!!!

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Originally Posted by Cigarcop (Post 125518)

I thought it was just me!!!

It is just you Santa:ss

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Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 125417)

I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom

sorry about that. i did some changes in my photoshop account and it changed the redirects to the pics. i will post them here in a bit.

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Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

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Thats mooocho better, great job:D

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Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 126156)

Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

thanks. Did a little more work on it tonight. all that is left to do is the final sanding and the poly'ing it.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0684.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/HPIM0683.jpg

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Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 126156)

Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

yeah, two accessory drawers. it gives a little more support to the box over one large one.

below the bottom try is just a large area to for storage as well.

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO (Post 75564)

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started out as rough wood

Wish I would have seen this thread earlier... can you re post the photos?

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Originally Posted by RichardW (Post 127434)

Wish I would have seen this thread earlier... can you re post the photos?

bottom half of page two.

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well. IT's done and seasoning up right now. Should be able to put my cigars in it in about 5 days. Man I can't wait.

Drum roll please...........................

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what an awesome job!

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Originally Posted by Dooge (Post 134221)

what an awesome job!

thanks.

3 months in the making but it was worth it

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WOW!!!
exceeds what I imagined!!!
I love the trays from the old boxes..how classic
Tom