Coolidor project

CigarNut · 08-30-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Question for coolidor owners:

Should I drill holes in the sides of my empty cigar boxes to let the air flow better?
I am using these as shelves in my coolidor with singles in them.
When I stack the cigar boxes there is not much room for air to get in.

That's really up to you. A lot of people think that limiting airflow promotes aging.

Me, I am a big fan of airflow...

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

That's really up to you. A lot of people think that limiting airflow promotes aging.

Me, I am a big fan of airflow...

I know it is true, but being a newb is soo frustrating when you hear the answers "it's up to you" or "whatever you like", haha. I know it's the truth with about everything with cigars, it is just hard to get used to hearing I guess. With time I will learn to just do whatever I think might work. Thanks for your opinion about airflow, not sure why but I think a little airflow could be nice to keep the RH consistent, I dont really want my NCs to age much anyways. Maybe I will do a box for CCs that has no air holes and the rest with holes for the NCs. I think I just figured it out, maybe.

CigarNut · 08-30-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I know it is true, but being a newb is soo frustrating when you hear the answers "it's up to you" or "whatever you like", haha. I know it's the truth with about everything with cigars, it is just hard to get used to hearing I guess. With time I will learn to just do whatever I think might work. Thanks for your opinion about airflow, not sure why but I think a little airflow could be nice to keep the RH consistent, I dont really want my NCs to age much anyways. Maybe I will do a box for CCs that has no air holes and the rest with holes for the NCs. I think I just figured it out, maybe.

More advice: get a second cooler -- one for NCs and one for CCs

, that way you can store them at different RH's.

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

More advice: get a second cooler -- one for NCs and one for CCs

, that way you can store them at different RH's.

Oh crap, I never thought about that. I do remember reading that though about different RH.
Well it would be cheaper to just smoke all my CCs and then I am golden

CigarNut · 08-30-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Oh crap, I never thought about that. I do remember reading that though about different RH.
Well it would be cheaper to just smoke all my CCs and then I am golden

Don't worry -- I was responding to to your earlier comments about the "it's up to you" or "whatever you like" advice, by giving you pointed (and unneeded) advice

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Don't worry -- I was responding to to your earlier comments about the "it's up to you" or "whatever you like" advice, by giving you pointed (and unneeded) advice

I wasn't trying to be a jerk, was just expressing some of my frustration as a newb. I am sure you Vets get tired of answering some newb questions as well.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Got a quick and easy solution for ya Shane...just send me your cigars and I will smoke them and you won't have to worry about what the RH level is.

Couldn't resist brother.

Whats your addy so I can send em,
It is so nice of you to offer to store them for me since you have available room!

(You would be pretty familiar with most of them anyway

since they were once in your humidor)

kelmac07 · 08-30-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Whats your addy so I can send em,
It is so nice of you to offer to store them for me since you have available room!

(You would be pretty familiar with most of them anyway

since they were once in your humidor)

Like I have room.

My vinos have a sign on all of them...

NO VACANCY!!

shilala · 08-30-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I know it is true, but being a newb is soo frustrating when you hear the answers "it's up to you" or "whatever you like", haha. I know it's the truth with about everything with cigars, it is just hard to get used to hearing I guess. With time I will learn to just do whatever I think might work. Thanks for your opinion about airflow, not sure why but I think a little airflow could be nice to keep the RH consistent, I dont really want my NCs to age much anyways. Maybe I will do a box for CCs that has no air holes and the rest with holes for the NCs. I think I just figured it out, maybe.

You'll find that lots of guys like to obsess about every little thing at first. After time they realize that none of it is necessary and abandon all the "over-thinking". It's just a pathway for us, and it's good. Ultimately it makes us understand what's going on, and that allows us to take good care of cigars.
At some points, you're just gonna have to roll the dice. Try one thing, then some months later, try another. You'll probably notice that neither approach made a difference, but it may make a difference to YOU. In the end, that's the guy you have to please.
That's what "it's up to you" means. It means "give it a shot and see what you see". In the end you'll adopt sound methods that you enjoy and aren't too much work.
When someone says "it's up to you", he's not saying "take a chance" because no one here is going to let you do anything that's harmful to your stash. (Unless, of course you insist on doing something harmful after you've been told not to, then they'll let you do what you want because it's your right, misguided or not.)

Drez · 08-30-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

You'll find that lots of guys like to obsess about every little thing at first. After time they realize that none of it is necessary and abandon all the "over-thinking". It's just a pathway for us, and it's good. Ultimately it makes us understand what's going on, and that allows us to take good care of cigars.
At some points, you're just gonna have to roll the dice. Try one thing, then some months later, try another. You'll probably notice that neither approach made a difference, but it may make a difference to YOU. In the end, that's the guy you have to please.
That's what "it's up to you" means. It means "give it a shot and see what you see". In the end you'll adopt sound methods that you enjoy and aren't too much work.
When someone says "it's up to you", he's not saying "take a chance" because no one here is going to let you do anything that's harmful to your stash. (Unless, of course you insist on doing something harmful after you've been told not to, then they'll let you do what you want because it's your right, misguided or not.)

what this clown said...............(sorry scott

)

kelmac07 · 08-30-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

You'll find that lots of guys like to obsess about every little thing at first. After time they realize that none of it is necessary and abandon all the "over-thinking". It's just a pathway for us, and it's good. Ultimately it makes us understand what's going on, and that allows us to take good care of cigars.
At some points, you're just gonna have to roll the dice. Try one thing, then some months later, try another. You'll probably notice that neither approach made a difference, but it may make a difference to YOU. In the end, that's the guy you have to please.
That's what "it's up to you" means. It means "give it a shot and see what you see". In the end you'll adopt sound methods that you enjoy and aren't too much work.
When someone says "it's up to you", he's not saying "take a chance" because no one here is going to let you do anything that's harmful to your stash. (Unless, of course you insist on doing something harmful after you've been told not to, then they'll let you do what you want because it's your right, misguided or not.)

AWESOME post Scott.

(and so very true)

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

You'll find that lots of guys like to obsess about every little thing at first. After time they realize that none of it is necessary and abandon all the "over-thinking". It's just a pathway for us, and it's good. Ultimately it makes us understand what's going on, and that allows us to take good care of cigars.
At some points, you're just gonna have to roll the dice. Try one thing, then some months later, try another. You'll probably notice that neither approach made a difference, but it may make a difference to YOU. In the end, that's the guy you have to please.
That's what "it's up to you" means. It means "give it a shot and see what you see". In the end you'll adopt sound methods that you enjoy and aren't too much work.
When someone says "it's up to you", he's not saying "take a chance" because no one here is going to let you do anything that's harmful to your stash. (Unless, of course you insist on doing something harmful after you've been told not to, then they'll let you do what you want because it's your right, misguided or not.)

Thanks Scott, very well stated!
I think I gonna try the drill method, it will be fun anyway!

Drez · 08-30-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Thanks Scott, very well stated!
I think I gonna try the drill method, it will be fun anyway!

keyword is fun....... thats all you gotta remember,

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drez

keyword is fun....... thats all you gotta remember,

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shilala · 08-30-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I think I gonna try the drill method, it will be fun anyway!

It ain't gonna hurt a thing, my friend.

Skywalker · 08-30-2011, 01:41 PM

Yesterday, when I was a young noob (now I'm an old noob), I followed the sage advice and left my boxes in tact!

The wisdom at the time was that the boxes breathe (slowly). Just like the age old cello on or off debate, the boxes protect the cigars from mold and bugs and such. Open boxes will spread problems more quickly.

Example: I had a box of cigars (CFOs thank goodness) that started to mold. Because they were in a closed box, they were the only cigar affected. I threw away the molded cigars and the box... no muss, no fuss! If those had been open boxes I would have had to wipe down my vino!

Drilling holes is fun, but I was mentored by a man who spends very little time fiddling with cigars (and accessories) and more time smoking them!

It's a hobby, have as much fun as possible!

08-30-2011, 01:41 PM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Coolidor project Yesterday, when I was a young noob (now I'm an old noob), I followed the sage advice and left my boxes in tact! The wisdom at the time was that the boxes breathe (slowly). Just like the age old cello on or off debate, the boxes protect the cigars from mold and bugs and such. Open boxes will spread problems more quickly. Example: I had a box of cigars (CFOs thank goodness) that started to mold. Because they were in a closed box, they were the only cigar affected. I threw away the molded cigars and the box... no muss, no fuss! If those had been open boxes I would have had to wipe down my vino! Drilling holes is fun, but I was mentored by a man who spends very little time fiddling with cigars (and accessories) and more time smoking them! It's a hobby, have as much fun as possible! __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 08-30-2011 at 01:49 PM.