Building a humidor

[GTsetGO]

Well, i didn't get the chance to learn it from my grandfather before he passed. Military brat and all. So, i asked my father-in-law to teach me somethings.

Well, for my first project we decided to make me a new humidor for my cigars (as the one i have is completely full now).

started out as rough wood

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/roughboard.jpg

it is now in the mockup stage with a few more pieces that need to be cut

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0625.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0627.jpg

[GTsetGO]

thsi is where it stands right now

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0655.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0657.jpg

[GTsetGO]

tray i made from an edge box

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0653.jpg

[Scottw]

Man that is looking great! i love the trays!!

[md4958]

nicely done!

[O-Danger]

That looks great. I have one question for you as I am thinking about a winter project as well. When you made your corner joints did you use a tablesaw or a router. I only have a tablesaw and was wondering how easy it would be to cut thouse squares with the board on end way up in the air.

Thanks

[GTsetGO]

i used a table saw with a rabbit joiner blade

[dunng]

Very nice work! :ss

[parafumar]

I also like that tray - Nice.

[ucla695]

That's coming a long nicely. Can't wait to see more pics when it's finished.

[Darrell]

So far so good! :tu

[dcamacho]

good job! :dance:

[shilala]

Lookin good, brother!!! :tu
Can't wait to see it finished. :)

[GTsetGO]

Latest pics:

newest tray
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0664.jpg


couple of pics with it put together (except for the feet)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0665.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0666.jpg

[icurrie]

Man, that thing is awesome. Nice work, I have been thinking about building one as well, it is hard to find spanish cedar up here in Winnipeg. What do you think the count will be?

[GTsetGO]

around 200 i would say

[Vitis]

This looks great and I love watching the progression. You're going to have a real nice piece of work when finished with some good memories. Keep the pics coming.

~Vitis

[GTsetGO]

Third tray will be made out of this box that i picked up on friday.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0668.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/cigars/humidor%20build/HPIM0667.jpg

[Clampdown]

Very interesting set up. I like the use of the cigar boxes. Nice job:ss

[mooremedic]

Just a guess....you like RP:D

[gorob23]

My guess is no he only likes the logo and wood ;)

Rob

[tenbaseg]

That looks great! Nice job.

[Cyanide]

Yah, I am thinking of building a couple of these things as well. Not as big though. Any idea what woods can be used?

I know spanish cedar, but just like the sentiment in Winnipeg....its pretty impossible to get it here. Is mahogany OK? How about oak?

What are the consequences of using different woods? Would an oak humidor start smelling like s**t at some point? Would my cigars start becoming unpleasant? I assume cedar is used because of how well it handles humidity without rotting. Any other woods (or cedars) that would work with humidity? How about western cedars, or will my humi/cigars get ruined?

Lots of question, fairly little clue...

Thanks all

Cheers

Cyanide

[Mark C]

I've heard mahogany and spanish cedar are in the same family, I'd start there.

[AAlmeter]

Mahogany or SPANISH cedar can be used (its not actually from a cedar tree). You can generally get good deals on it from ebay. Be careful cutting it, the dust can be very irritating.

Good luck.

[GTsetGO]

Just a guess....you like RP:D

RP is my go to maker. I did get an Oliva box to make my third tray out of. I am working on that right now.

i will repost the pics. i did some moving around in my photobucket.

[GTsetGO]

Here's what we got done tonight.

last of the trays made from cigar boxes:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0680.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0679.jpg


foot molding glued on. yes, the humidor is upside down.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0681.jpg[

[TOB9595]

I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom

[Cigarcop]

I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom


I thought it was just me!!!

[BroncoHorvath]

I thought it was just me!!!

It is just you Santa:ss

[GTsetGO]

I can see the last set of pics but the ones before the padron shelf are gone.
Can you fix them?

Nice project.
VERY interesting
Tom

sorry about that. i did some changes in my photoshop account and it changed the redirects to the pics. i will post them here in a bit.

[GTsetGO]

started as planks

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/roughboard.jpg

after the first cuts:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0622.jpg

[GTsetGO]

first mockup:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0625.jpg

Top:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG00002.jpg

Second Mock up:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0634.jpg

[GTsetGO]

Large bottom tray:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0653.jpg

The Two top trays:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0664.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0679.jpg

[GTsetGO]

about 90% done

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0666.jpg

[TOB9595]

Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

[Cigarcop]

Thats mooocho better, great job:D

[GTsetGO]

Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

thanks. Did a little more work on it tonight. all that is left to do is the final sanding and the poly'ing it.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0684.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0683.jpg

[BroncoHorvath]

looking great:ss

[GTsetGO]

Great pics, Man!

Two accessory drawers???

Anything below the large bottom tray?
Tom

yeah, two accessory drawers. it gives a little more support to the box over one large one.

below the bottom try is just a large area to for storage as well.

[Agent11br]

Sweet humi!

[RichardW]

[snip]
started out as rough wood



Wish I would have seen this thread earlier... can you re post the photos?

[GTsetGO]

Wish I would have seen this thread earlier... can you re post the photos?

bottom half of page two.

[GTsetGO]

first coat of poly

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0688.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0686.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/HPIM0689.jpg

[GTsetGO]

well. IT's done and seasoning up right now. Should be able to put my cigars in it in about 5 days. Man I can't wait.


Drum roll please...........................

[GTsetGO]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0467.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0468.jpg

[GTsetGO]

Middle Tray

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0469.jpg

with top two trays

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0470.jpg

[Dooge]

what an awesome job!

[GTsetGO]

what an awesome job!

thanks.

3 months in the making but it was worth it

[TOB9595]

WOW!!!
exceeds what I imagined!!!
I love the trays from the old boxes..how classic
Tom

[GTsetGO]

WOW!!!
exceeds what I imagined!!!
I love the trays from the old boxes..how classic
Tom

thanks brah. I am very pleased with it. now it's time to move on to my bar. and yes, that will include a small humidor in it as well.

[Don Fernando]

I love the trays from the old boxes..how classic

:tpd:

[GTsetGO]

more pics with the "goodies" in it.

Top trays:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0473.jpg

Middle Tray:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0474.jpg

Bottom:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/humidor/humidor%20build/IMG_0475.jpg

[TOB9595]

Wonderful pics.

The DECADE box in the bottom is throwing me off for size.

What is the dimensions of the interior?

Just a Q

You are an insoiration for a box
Tom

[GTsetGO]

Wonderful pics.

The DECADE box in the bottom is throwing me off for size.

What is the dimensions of the interior?

Just a Q

You are an insoiration for a box
Tom

outside dimensions are 17 1/8 X 12.5 X 12.5 inches

[Yazzie]

Man that is awesome. Very Nice

[GTsetGO]

thanks again all.

well, it is doing what it is supposed to. 2 days now and a steady 65%

[md4958]

WOW. That humi is beautiful!!! You really did a great job!