types of wood that can be used in a humidor?

CRIMPS · 08-10-2012, 09:11 AM

Are you looking to line a humidor? If so, plywood seems overkill. The lining of a humidor doesn't actually need to be very thick. I actually brought this subject up a few months ago. 1/4 inch is common, but 1/8 inch in thickness is sufficient.

You may want to research hardwoods retailers in your area instead of going through Home Depot. You can buy online as well. Spanish Cedar is definitely the most common solution. I think you can use Teak as well, but have no first hand knowledge or experience with using teak in a humidor.

bobarian · 08-10-2012, 09:20 AM

Both solid planks and spanish cedar veneer plywood are available at most specialty wood retailers like Rockler and Woodcraft. There should be one within reasonable driving distance.

jluck · 08-10-2012, 09:24 AM

Isn't Spanish cedar sought after for its natural passive humidification (with low aromatics) properties? As in thicker is better to a reasonable point?

08-10-2012, 09:11 AM	#1
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: types of wood that can be used in a humidor? Are you looking to line a humidor? If so, plywood seems overkill. The lining of a humidor doesn't actually need to be very thick. I actually brought this subject up a few months ago. 1/4 inch is common, but 1/8 inch in thickness is sufficient. You may want to research hardwoods retailers in your area instead of going through Home Depot. You can buy online as well. Spanish Cedar is definitely the most common solution. I think you can use Teak as well, but have no first hand knowledge or experience with using teak in a humidor. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

08-10-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: types of wood that can be used in a humidor? Both solid planks and spanish cedar veneer plywood are available at most specialty wood retailers like Rockler and Woodcraft. There should be one within reasonable driving distance.

08-10-2012, 09:24 AM	#3
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: types of wood that can be used in a humidor? Isn't Spanish cedar sought after for its natural passive humidification (with low aromatics) properties? As in thicker is better to a reasonable point?