New Humidor Build

0002S · 09-06-2011, 10:02 PM

The build concept:

10 box, 300-400 loose humidor with plug-n-play cooling and humidification system

Size of a end table

No more than $400 total build

I took a donor wine chiller, used Cigar Chest Co. humidor from a closed bar. I added a thermostat temp controller and a Hydra humidification system w/3 additional fans.

I insulated the glass, bottom and back of the humidor. I sealed all the seams and lined the two sides and door with cedar.

I added lights and cigar labels pressed in the glass door for looks.

It will hold 68/68 without any issue and has great air circulation.

I'm going to add a wireless temp/humidity monitoring system and a brass plate with my name covering the cigar chest co logo.

Time to season it and fill it up.

It was an interesting build and I may try something larger.

Concept test:

Finished Product

0002S · 09-06-2011, 10:03 PM

Remo · 09-06-2011, 10:06 PM

Looks great

Ogre · 09-06-2011, 10:09 PM

Thats one hell of a project!!! Looking good.

CigarNut · 09-06-2011, 10:11 PM

Very cool -- I am sure that you will get many years of enjoyment from it!

maverickdrinker · 09-06-2011, 10:41 PM

cool!!!

Aporschaguy · 09-06-2011, 10:44 PM

Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything.

0002S · 09-07-2011, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything.

The main shelf came with the unit. Cigar Chest Co. Built the shell I started with. I built the other two shelves.

0002S · 09-07-2011, 03:29 AM

Thanks everyone

longknocker · 09-07-2011, 03:37 AM

Very Nice, Shawn!

irratebass · 09-07-2011, 03:42 AM

Looks great!

kelmac07 · 09-07-2011, 05:35 AM

Awesome home built system brother.

WittyUserName · 09-07-2011, 05:49 AM

That is awesome brother!!! I want one.

Blak Smyth · 09-07-2011, 05:54 AM

Nice build!!! Looks like you put alot of planning into it!

DBall · 09-07-2011, 08:55 AM

Damn... I like it... especially with the glass fronts and sides.

TBone · 09-07-2011, 09:35 AM

Looks awesome...

0002S · 09-07-2011, 07:19 PM

Thanks everyone.

If anybodies interested I'll list the steps, parts, tools and costs.

It really not a hard build. The design was the hardest part (and the most fun part) I built this in my gun room with limited battery powered tools.

Tbagley · 09-08-2011, 12:26 PM

Great concept and good job bring it to completion.

BTcigars · 09-09-2011, 09:00 AM

Very nice! Would love to read about the electronics you used. A tutorial about your process would be greatly appreciated!

CRIMPS · 09-09-2011, 11:35 AM

Very cool. I have been throwing around this idea for a while as well.

09-06-2011, 10:02 PM	#1
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	New Humidor Build The build concept: 10 box, 300-400 loose humidor with plug-n-play cooling and humidification system Size of a end table No more than $400 total build I took a donor wine chiller, used Cigar Chest Co. humidor from a closed bar. I added a thermostat temp controller and a Hydra humidification system w/3 additional fans. I insulated the glass, bottom and back of the humidor. I sealed all the seams and lined the two sides and door with cedar. I added lights and cigar labels pressed in the glass door for looks. It will hold 68/68 without any issue and has great air circulation. I'm going to add a wireless temp/humidity monitoring system and a brass plate with my name covering the cigar chest co logo. Time to season it and fill it up. It was an interesting build and I may try something larger. Concept test: Finished Product

09-06-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: New Humidor Build

09-06-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: New Humidor Build Looks great __________________

09-06-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: New Humidor Build Thats one hell of a project!!! Looking good. __________________

09-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: New Humidor Build Very cool -- I am sure that you will get many years of enjoyment from it! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-06-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: New Humidor Build cool!!!

09-06-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: New Humidor Build Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

09-07-2011, 03:29 AM	#9
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: New Humidor Build Thanks everyone

09-07-2011, 03:37 AM	#10
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,259 Trading: (82)	Re: New Humidor Build Very Nice, Shawn!

09-07-2011, 03:42 AM	#11
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: New Humidor Build Looks great! __________________

09-07-2011, 05:35 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New Humidor Build Awesome home built system brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-07-2011, 05:49 AM	#13
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: New Humidor Build That is awesome brother!!! I want one.

09-07-2011, 05:54 AM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: New Humidor Build Nice build!!! Looks like you put alot of planning into it! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-07-2011, 08:55 AM	#15
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,783 Trading: (46)	Re: New Humidor Build Damn... I like it... especially with the glass fronts and sides. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-07-2011, 09:35 AM	#16
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: New Humidor Build Looks awesome...

09-07-2011, 07:19 PM	#17
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: New Humidor Build Thanks everyone. If anybodies interested I'll list the steps, parts, tools and costs. It really not a hard build. The design was the hardest part (and the most fun part) I built this in my gun room with limited battery powered tools.

09-08-2011, 12:26 PM	#18
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: New Humidor Build Great concept and good job bring it to completion.

09-09-2011, 09:00 AM	#19
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: New Humidor Build Very nice! Would love to read about the electronics you used. A tutorial about your process would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

09-09-2011, 11:35 AM	#20
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: New Humidor Build Very cool. I have been throwing around this idea for a while as well. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.