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groogs
09-10-2009, 08:19 PM
Well I didn't have much going on last weekend so I figured another humidor wouldn't hurt. In all honesty another humidor was a necessity. I have filled all my current humidors and coolers to the brim. I used an oak ice box end table. I had to replace the back and bottom, because they were both very flimsy.

Here is a picture of it before I refinished it.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2664.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2665.jpg

I had some cedar in the shop for the cabinet I just started building, so I just had to run it through the jointer and planer and I was good to go.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2666.jpg

Her it is refinished and re assembled. It took me about 6 days to complete it and I am happy with how it turned out. I decided to go with a darker finish, becasue there was a dark stain on the top that I couldn't sand it out. The dark stain covered it perfectly and I really like the color.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2668.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2682.jpg
ahc4353
09-10-2009, 08:24 PM
Great job! She's a beauty!
groogs
09-10-2009, 08:25 PM
I decided to change out the original name plate with the Scorpion badge from my box of Camacho's. I was going to use the Camacho embelem also, but it didn't fit anywhere.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2672.jpg

The inside is all Spanish cedar. I used the extra slats to cover the joints and I also figured they would help the air circulate better with all the boxes I am going to pack in there.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2673.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2674.jpg

I was going to put a seal around the door, but it seals really well already, so it is seasoning right now and it will be full very soon.:tu
Skywalker
09-10-2009, 08:51 PM
Wow Grant!!! That looks fantastic!!!

BTW - Bruiser's tail made it into one of the photos!!!:r
groogs
09-10-2009, 08:53 PM
Wow Grant!!! That looks fantastic!!!

BTW - Bruiser's tail made it into one of the photos!!!:r

What do you expect, that dog has to be in the middle of everything.:)
Cyanide
09-10-2009, 08:57 PM
Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.
14holestogie
09-10-2009, 09:00 PM
Looks very nice, Grant. :tu

I'll also have to keep my eye open for some reclamation projects for the winter.
theonlybear4CORT
09-10-2009, 09:02 PM
Damn Grant that's a kick ass project.
weak_link
09-10-2009, 09:02 PM
Nice work Grant, looking good.:banger
poriggity
09-10-2009, 09:05 PM
Thats awesome! My parents used to have an old icebox like that.. Wonder what happened to it... I need another humidor.
Scott
Darrell
09-10-2009, 09:06 PM
You did a really nice job, my friend. Really nice. :tu
Scottw
09-10-2009, 09:08 PM
Excellent work Grant, use it in good health.
Chompers
09-10-2009, 09:12 PM
Looks good!

I really like that finish you put on it!
Adriftpanda
09-10-2009, 09:15 PM
Dang that is freaking sweet! Good job grant!
Ratters
09-10-2009, 09:18 PM
That looks awesome Grant. I have some Padilla Burberrey's for you to put in there. :ss
groogs
09-10-2009, 09:25 PM
That looks awesome Grant. I have some Padilla Burberrey's for you to put in there. :ss

Is there a secret herf this weekend?:D
groogs
09-10-2009, 09:30 PM
Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

My mom said she has seen a few of these at yard sales, so that might be a good place to look as well. I told her to grab me a few more if she sees thed.

Thats awesome! My parents used to have an old icebox like that.. Wonder what happened to it... I need another humidor.
Scott

I took this one from my parents. My mom had two more that she gave to my sister. I am going to have to see if she is using them.
theonlybear4CORT
09-10-2009, 09:32 PM
BABOTL auction?
Sailchaser
09-10-2009, 09:37 PM
Very Nicely Done!!!
bobarian
09-10-2009, 09:38 PM
That is a beauty Grant, well done.

BABOTL auction?

Fortunately, I have a good supply of what Grant likes! If that ever comes to be!:banger
MedicCook
09-10-2009, 09:50 PM
Great job Grant. :tu
T.G
09-10-2009, 09:54 PM
Nice work Grant.
marge796
09-10-2009, 10:14 PM
I really like the finish.


:tu


Chris.....
groogs
09-10-2009, 11:14 PM
BABOTL auction?

That is a beauty Grant, well done.



Fortunately, I have a good supply of what Grant likes! If that ever comes to be!:banger

I have this one that I am thinking about dooing as well. it is a hamper, so it is taller and more narrow, but I think it will work well.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2684.jpg

It has the flip top lid, so I think I am going to make a tray in the top for singles, and then box storage underneath.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2686.jpg

Let the bidding begin.:r:r
Poronico
09-10-2009, 11:20 PM
Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

I would advise craigslist, i found a grandfather clock which was a kit set from '75 which retailed for about 1400 back then and picked it up for 30 bucks and a 6 pack of coors
Ratters
09-10-2009, 11:31 PM
Is there a secret herf this weekend?:D

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/m.gif
white_s2k
09-10-2009, 11:36 PM
Looking awesome! I wish I had the skills to do that!
boom
09-11-2009, 12:11 AM
nice job, I have been looking for a piece to do a similar conversion
BFallehy
09-11-2009, 09:55 AM
:tu Awesome work. That looks great.

The new one looks like it could make a great one aswell. Something good for both boxes and singles with that lid on top. :ss
bobarian
09-11-2009, 10:01 AM
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/m.gif

:eek::wo
BORIStheBLADE
09-11-2009, 10:04 AM
That came out pretty nice Grant.:tu
BlackDog
09-11-2009, 11:59 AM
Grant that is totally awesome. Now you've got me thinking.........

Enjoy your new humi! :tu
NickyTeen
09-11-2009, 04:16 PM
Very nicely done Grant.:tu :tu Are you gonna put a shelf in?
troutbreath
09-11-2009, 04:59 PM
That is great looking work, Grant. Really beautiful.
groogs
09-17-2009, 09:25 PM
Here is a littel update on the humi. I decided to use it for my long term storage, so I loaded it with smokes that I want to lay down for a few years. I have 19 boxes and some 3 packs of tubos in it, and there is still space for a few more boxes.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/groogs731/IMG_2689.jpg
Darrell
09-17-2009, 09:27 PM
Are those Sir Winnies that I spy? :D
bigheadmark
09-23-2009, 08:45 AM
WOW...that's awesome!

I'm curious...where did u buy the spanish cedar??
Also, how did u secure the spanish cedar on the interior