Project of the Day : Desktop Humi

[shilala]

This desktop is made of Zebrawood, Ebony, and Spanish Cedar.
I have been working on it forever, and most of the time has been spent just getting "okay" with it.
I can't count how many disasters it's been through.
I still have to extract and replace a screw, and make beads for inside the lid.
It's roughly 16"x10"x6" and will hold about 700 cigars if you run them through a blender first. I have no idea how many will fit if you just put them in there. Plenty, I'm sure. :)
Pics are on the way...

[blooz4u]

LOL... That would be a disgusting tasting shake, unless it was made with flavored cigars (maybe)! Anyhow, looking forward to pics!!

[av8tor152d]

This should be interesting to see.

[shilala]

Full shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb1.jpg

[shilala]

Grain Shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb2.jpg

[blooz4u]

That's GREAT work man!! I really like the grain in there!

[WildBlueSooner]

That is amazing! Very nice!

[shilala]

Ebony shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb3.jpg

[av8tor152d]

Very nice work Scott, always impressed with the stuff you build.

[shilala]

Interior shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb4.jpg

[shilala]

Another interior shot.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb5.jpg

[blooz4u]

The divider doesn't look like it's removable ? It looks like it would be a 50 ct. max.

What do you think?

[shilala]

See, the whole bottom and center divider lifts out. I did that so that a person can experience the unfinished grain of the zebrawood. It's gorgeous.
It's kind of a goofy way to do it, but it just made sense.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb6.jpg

[ahc4353]

I remember you were going to build some special humidors when we were on the old place. Expensive wood if I remember correctly.

Is this one of those?

Nice! :tu

[Scottw]

It's a beaut Clark!

[shilala]

The divider doesn't look like it's removable ? It looks like it would be a 50 ct. max.

What do you think?
Easily a 100ct. Torps.

[Col. Kurtz]

Very nice work :tu

I'm always amazed at people with woodworking skills. If I tried, it would look like a soggy Puma shoe box.

Props!

[blooz4u]

Well, regardless of the count man, that's some absolutely beautiful work!!

[shilala]

I remember you were going to build some special humidors when we were on the old place. Expensive wood if I remember correctly.

Is this one of those?

Nice! :tu
Yup.
Just the wood and hardware was over 700 bucks. I bet I have another 3k in machines and tools and benches and stuff, and that's very conservative, cause if I kept track, I'd throw up. :)

[ahc4353]

Yup.
Just the wood and hardware was over 700 bucks. I bet I have another 3k in machines and tools and benches and stuff, and that's very conservative, cause if I kept track, I'd throw up. :)

Who were the guys that you were gonna build them for? Was it two or three?

[akakirby]

Wow, very nice! :tu

[shilala]

The beads go behind the unscewable doohickey you see here.
It's vented beneath, and the cover is made so you can't see it.
The beads will keep it rock solid, along with the closed cell gasket and latch.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb7.jpg

[av8tor152d]

The beads go behind the unscewable doohickey you see here.
It's vented beneath, and the cover is made so you can't see it.
The beads will keep it rock solid, along with the closed cell gasket and latch.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb7.jpg

Very crafty idea indeed. I like it!

[shilala]

Brass feet on four corners.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb8.jpg

[shilala]

Who were the guys that you were gonna build them for? Was it two or three?
Two guys. I probably shouldn't say who.

[shilala]

Dual brass barrel hinges, they only open so far, by design.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb9.jpg

[av8tor152d]

Just curious but how long does it take to put together something like that Scott ?

[ahc4353]

What's the green stuff?

[shilala]

Poly-brass handles.
You can see the gloss here pretty good. There's four undercoatings of sandable lacquer and no less than 10 layers of Poly on this thing. The finish was the killer because the wood is so grainy and uneven and full of natural imperfections.
I didn't want to fill the imperfections because it's what gives the zebrawood it's special look and feel and warmth.
That's why I also made the divider removable and non-adjustable, so that a person can appreciate the grain and look of the zebrawood.
It's totally awesome, but sheer hell to work with. Hard as nails, wrecks tools, and likes to explode.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb10.jpg

[shilala]

What's the green stuff?
The reflection of the grass in my yard, dipwad. :)

[shilala]

The last shot is the interior.
The Spanish Cedar was the absolute best I have ever worked with. The smell when I opened this for the pics was incredible.
All I need to do is season it, make beads, and fix a screw, and I can ship it out this week.
It'll make an awesome desktop, or even better drybox.
I'd keep it for my own bad self, but it's been bought, paid for, and waited on for months.

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb11.jpg

[shilala]

Because of the botl's that were willing to sponsor my dumb ass, in the last six months my woodworking skills have come along by leaps and bounds.
The wood makes a guy learn his tools, and I've learned my way around them very well. I only sawed the pads off my fingers once, and it was only three of them, so that wasn't too bad.
I've completely stopped hurting myself with the table saw now.
I can crank out boxes pretty fast, and have bought the stuff I need to do what I want to do "the right way".
I'm just finishing up a desktop thermoelctric that is the coolest thing on earth, and it's turning out very well. The reason it's turning out so well is because of these couple half-assed boxes the brothers were willing to sponsor.
I've built a lot of other things by improving on techniques I learned making these boxes, and the quality, fit and finish gets better every time.
The point is...
Were it not for the brothers that sponsored this effort, I'd not have learned what I've learned. You can't price the gift of knowledge, and there aren't words to describe the thanks.
Best I can say is that there's an incredible amount of love involved in these boxes from many different angles. It's great testimony to goodness of our brotherhood.
Peace out. :tu

[ahc4353]

The reflection of the grass in my yard, dipwad. :)


Looks like stain, numnuts. :)

[Boss Hogg]

Full shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb1.jpg

That is awesome man. Great Job :tu

[sikk50]

Incredible Scott!

[marge796]

Looks great Scott.


:tu


Chris.....

[Old Sailor]

Awesome job Scott, well done!

[kelmac07]

Beautiful looking humi Scott...great work!!

[SilverFox]

Full shot...

http://home.comcast.net/~shilala/zeb1.jpg

Because of the botl's that were willing to sponsor my dumb ass, in the last six months my woodworking skills have come along by leaps and bounds.
The wood makes a guy learn his tools, and I've learned my way around them very well. I only sawed the pads off my fingers once, and it was only three of them, so that wasn't too bad.
I've completely stopped hurting myself with the table saw now.
I can crank out boxes pretty fast, and have bought the stuff I need to do what I want to do "the right way".
I'm just finishing up a desktop thermoelctric that is the coolest thing on earth, and it's turning out very well. The reason it's turning out so well is because of these couple half-assed boxes the brothers were willing to sponsor.
I've built a lot of other things by improving on techniques I learned making these boxes, and the quality, fit and finish gets better every time.
The point is...
Were it not for the brothers that sponsored this effort, I'd not have learned what I've learned. You can't price the gift of knowledge, and there aren't words to describe the thanks.
Best I can say is that there's an incredible amount of love involved in these boxes from many different angles. It's great testimony to goodness of our brotherhood.
Peace out. :tu


Sometimes stuff happens, and patience is an easy gift to grant.

In the end things are usually worth the wait. :tu

That is a beautiful piece of work Scott.

[dubnick]

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship!!!!

[shilala]

Looks like stain, numnuts. :)
If you think the green looks better, I can change it. :tu

[shilala]

Just curious but how long does it take to put together something like that Scott ?
Now, not very long.
But when I concepted this thing, I had millions of problems.
The biggest thing is time. I had to let it rest in cold, dry, hot, wet, and it's been on top of my fridge for the last couple months just to make sure it didn't warp, bend, crack, or just go goofy.
Now that all that's done, I can bang out a box and know it'll be fine because the joinery techniques are proven.
It's a LOT easier making little boxes than big boxes because my machines are small.
I have lots of ideas for small boxes, and that's what I like to make, so it'll be a good while till I start messing with bigger boxes.
I also have lots of ideas for big cabinets for small boxes, and a bunch of other stuff.
I have too many projects on the bench right now, so it'll all just have to wait. :)

[The Poet]

Nice hummie, broh - now, if you only had some money left, you could afford to put some cigars in it. :ss

[Savor the Stick]

Really good work Scott...as always. You are truly gifted.

K:ss

[bowhnter]

That is awesome looking...nice job!

[TheTraveler]

Wow, that's really nice. Using beautiful wood definitely adds its part but the craftsmanship looks like quality too. :tu

[shilala]

Wow, that's really nice. Using beautiful wood definitely adds its part but the craftsmanship looks like quality too. :tu
I love the zebrawood, but finish really takes away from it.
I'd like to try minwax on some and see how it looks. :tu

[68TriShield]

The reflection of the grass in my yard, dipwad. :)

Looks like stain, numnuts. :)

:tt Don't make me stop this car you two!

That humidor is something else Scott...Wow!

I envy the owner,it's a heirloom piece.

[shilala]

:tt Don't make me stop this car you two!

That humidor is something else Scott...Wow!

I envy the owner,it's a heirloom piece.
Al started it. :D

Thanks, Dave. :)

[cbsmokin]

So do you have to remove the screws to add water to the beads? Can you show us a pic of the beads in place?

Awesome work Scott?

[ahc4353]

Al started it. :D

Thanks, Dave. :)

Did not. :fu

[MedicCook]

Great job Scott.

[LordOfWu]

That is a truly beautiful piece, Scott! You have a lot more raw skill and talent than you give yourself credit for!!

[shilala]

So do you have to remove the screws to add water to the beads? Can you show us a pic of the beads in place?

Awesome work Scott?
No, you never have to remove the beads.
Odds are, you'll never have to adjust the RH unless you leave it open or get incredibly wet cigars or something.
Yes, I'll take pics when I make the beads today. :tu

[trader1974]

Awesome, nice job!

[Agent11br]

SICK WORK SCOTT!


I'm just finishing up a desktop thermoelctric that is the coolest thing on earth, and it's turning out very well.

:dr PICS?

[shilala]

SICK WORK SCOTT!



:dr PICS?
Not done yet. It's SO close, but I've been too crippled up to work in the shop. It's driving me crazy.

[ahc4353]

Not done yet. It's SO close, but I've been too crippled up to work in the shop. It's driving me crazy.

Update please. :tu

[gettysburgfreak]

that wood would look awesome in a travel sized humi

[DonniePaul]

That is some Nice work Scott.

Great job:banger

[shilala]

Update please. :tu
That desktop thermoelectric is two pieces of wood and some cedar lining away from being finished.
I just can't get back to it. Hopefully I'll get it done in the coming weeks.
The worst part of it is that it's in my way. Constantly.

[DBall]

Hey Scott... any update on that? I'd be excited to see it... :D

[shilala]

Hey Scott... any update on that? I'd be excited to see it... :D
It's the same way it was back in June. Still not done, still two pieces away. Hopefully they'll get me straightened out enough that I can get back to doing what I like to do!!! :tu

[Dpricenator]

Looks great man, however I do not under stand how the bead holder works. In socal, with relative rh around 30% the beads would dry out and need to be sprayed with water every month or so. How would you recharge those with out unscrewing the cover? Just wondering.

[shilala]

Looks great man, however I do not under stand how the bead holder works. In socal, with relative rh around 30% the beads would dry out and need to be sprayed with water every month or so. How would you recharge those with out unscrewing the cover? Just wondering.
It's magic.
Humidor is sealed, my beads hold a huge volume of water, and my stuff just works.