The "Take A Pic Of Your Wineador" Thread

[falconman515]

I know there are a few "take a picture" threads.... but nothing with just Wineadors!!!

A lot of us guys are going the Wine Cooler route and I know I would love to see a thread of nothing but Wine Cooler Builds.

Seeing pictures of builds helps us members get an idea on how we want to move forward on our wineador builds and gives us a lot of ideas as well.

I think having a thread with nothing but pics of wine coolers be it big or small units would be awesome!

Forrest is making some sweet drawers and shelves now for wine coolers (WaxingMoon & Chasidor as well) , and who doesn't want to see some of the finished product as far as what people went with, the look of drawers and shelf combinations, and the style and finish.

I look forward to everyone posting their Wineador pics and please feel free to write a few details about your actual wine cooler unit, what you did during your build and the materials you used to complete it with (KL, Beads, Hygros, drawers, fans etc.).

Thanks so much guys, and get to putting up some of those pictures!!! :)


Here is mine:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1656/dsc03407y.jpg

[Adriftpanda]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=799

[Mattso3000]

Huy, I think he was looking to start one for wineadors only, no humidors allowed. Love the humidor thread tho. Good idea Chris, I was looking to set one of these up and would love to see more.

[Adriftpanda]

:tu proceed.

[boom]

:tu proceed.


Chris don't mind Huy..... Just don't piss him off!!!:D

ok... my little set up Vino 12ct with Cheap Hummi trays... rocks solid at 66* / 65rh

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/baseworks/Cigars%20and%20Pipes/DSCN0935.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/baseworks/Cigars%20and%20Pipes/DSCN0936.jpg

[thebayratt]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs266.snc6/179402_185492931475902_100000455893150_568182_1155 643_n.jpg

[kelmac07]

My Haier
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_2941.jpg

My Edgestar 28
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_2942.jpg

My Frigidaire
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_2948.jpg

[Drez]

I'll play. Old pictures but I'll post new ones /better ones later

Both of mine side by side.
http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt7/fmejido/13a5cefb.jpg

[Aporschaguy]

This is the ticket. I'm getting one of these...

[tenbaseg]

Mac - What do you have on the bottom of your Edgestar? Is that something to absorb condensation?

[kelmac07]

Mac - What do you have on the bottom of your Edgestar? Is that something to absorb condensation?

Garrett...that is a special three pound bag of Shilala's beads that Scott included with the sale of the vino. Also have the same thing on top of the first drawer.

[688sonarmen]

Newair 28- Nothing special other than 2 fans from the Hydra active humidifier (Not using the Hydra just the adapter to power the fans) that I bought for my cabinet and 3lbs of Heartfelt beads.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l617/jakestich1/DSCN2706.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l617/jakestich1/DSCN2707.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l617/jakestich1/DSCN2708.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l617/jakestich1/DSCN2709.jpg

[falconman515]

Nice to see some new Wine Coolers!

A lot of us are going the wine cooler route so having a thread for us new guys to get some ideas from is awesome.

Keep the Pix coming guys!!!

I've got many pics from forums that I have saved to my photobucket that I will post in here as well.

[irratebass]

Dayum Mac! Quite impressive, now I TOTALLY understand the "No Vacancy" issue lol...."Time to smoke up Johnny!"

[Aporschaguy]

I know there are a few "take a picture" threads.... but nothing with just Wineadors!!!

A lot of us guys are going the Wine Cooler route and I know I would love to see a thread of nothing but Wine Cooler Builds.

Seeing pictures of builds helps us members get an idea on how we want to move forward on our wineador builds and gives us a lot of ideas as well.

I think having a thread with nothing but pics of wine coolers be it big or small units would be awesome!

Forrest is making some sweet drawers and shelves now for wine coolers (WaxingMoon & Chasidor as well) , and who doesn't want to see some of the finished product as far as what people went with, the look of drawers and shelf combinations, and the style and finish.

I look forward to everyone posting their Wineador pics and please feel free to write a few details about your actual wine cooler unit, what you did during your build and the materials you used to complete it with (KL, Beads, Hygros, drawers, fans etc.).

Thanks so much guys, and get to putting up some of those pictures!!! :)


Here is mine:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1656/dsc03407y.jpg

Great looking wineador. Where did you get the shelves?

[Sherlockholms]

Very nice, all amazing setups you have guys!

[falconman515]

Great looking wineador. Where did you get the shelves?

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_TRAY.html

Found the handles at lowes on clearance for a dollar a piece (they were perfect cause i wanted something the same brushed nickel kinda color and style as the handle on the cooler door)

I like the look and with 7 trays I can hold a bunch of singles and it all cost me a little over 70 bucks it all.

Using Exquisicat KL (about 3lbs) in a few media bags, used electrical tape to seal off the drain plug, an Oust fan at the bottom for circulation and 2 Caliber III digital Hygrometers / temp gauges to monitor the levels at the top and bottom.

Stayed rock steady at perfect Rh and the temp is just right set at the highest level of 66... it stays around 78.

I still want to get some drawers from forrest but this will work for now and I actually REALLY like the looks of this though and how it turned out.

Thanks so much for the compliment on my cooler bro.

[Blak Smyth]

Very nice setups guys!
Someday I hope to join this group but for now it is the coolidor route!

[DPD6030]

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_TRAY.html

Found the handles at lowes on clearance for a dollar a piece (they were perfect cause i wanted something the same brushed nickel kinda color and style as the handle on the cooler door)

I like the look and with 7 trays I can hold a bunch of singles and it all cost me a little over 70 bucks it all.

Using Exquisicat KL (about 3lbs) in a few media bags, used electrical tape to seal off the drain plug, an Oust fan at the bottom for circulation and 2 Caliber III digital Hygrometers / temp gauges to monitor the levels at the top and bottom.

Stayed rock steady at perfect Rh and the temp is just right set at the highest level of 66... it stays around 78.

I still want to get some drawers from forrest but this will work for now and I actually REALLY like the looks of this though and how it turned out.

Thanks so much for the compliment on my cooler bro.

I'd be careful with the cat litter. I'm pretty sure it won't absorb and also release humidity if there is "extra" humidity in the air. Lots of threads here on humidity and proper care ie: beads, sheets, ect.

[DPD6030]

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/Snapbucket/FAD3FCAD-orig.jpg

The two Partagas boxes at the bottom are holding my Shilala beads.

[issues]

Couple of months old so the few spaces seen are now filled. :tu

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/IMG_4430-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4431-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4427-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4425-1.jpg

[pektel]

I'd love to take a pic of my edgestar, but I've been waiting to hear back from Ed on a door. So right now it just keeps beer cold. :(

[Blak Smyth]

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/Snapbucket/FAD3FCAD-orig.jpg

The two Partagas boxes at the bottom are holding my Shilala beads.

I am digging the indian style picture taking!:r

Very nice setup brother!!!


You to Tony, looks great!

[WittyUserName]

I am digging the indian style picture taking!:r

Very nice setup brother!!!


You to Tony, looks great!

Is that a Jersey I see you wearing?

[issues]

Is that a Jersey I see you wearing?

It almost looks like a Calgary Flames jersey.

[macsauce13]

I'd be careful with the cat litter. I'm pretty sure it won't absorb and also release humidity if there is "extra" humidity in the air. Lots of threads here on humidity and proper care ie: beads, sheets, ect.

Nope, the Exquisicat litter he is referencing works just fine. Absorbs and releases moisture and maintains rock solid humidity.

[Skywalker]

Sweet Wineadors!!!:tu

[WittyUserName]

Foster that is way to empty, be careful now!!!

:r:r

[gbum]

this thread make me :dr:dr

[Delgado]

Hello folks. I just saw this thread the other day and have been looking at a lot of reviews for various wine coolers. This isn't a very expensive route (compared to regular coolers maybe but, compared to wooden boxes these aren't that much) BUT, the only problem that I'm having while reading these reviews is that a lot of people who have had these (the average seems to be about a year, some longer) is that they go bad, as in completely die out. So for those of you who've been using these for a while, what's your experience with this?

[kydsid]

Hello folks. I just saw this thread the other day and have been looking at a lot of reviews for various wine coolers. This isn't a very expensive route (compared to regular coolers maybe but, compared to wooden boxes these aren't that much) BUT, the only problem that I'm having while reading these reviews is that a lot of people who have had these (the average seems to be about a year, some longer) is that they go bad, as in completely die out. So for those of you who've been using these for a while, what's your experience with this?

3 yrs and counting on Edgestar 28 #1, 6months and counting on Edgestar 28 #2

[shilala]

Mine is a 38 bottle Frigadaire compressor-driven that I modded for cigars. It'll get down to around 40 degrees if I want, I keep it at 70.
The drawers are of oak and poplar and they run on standard drawer glides, just like kitchen drawers. The bottom is left open for my travel humidors and boxes. It's not as deep as the rest of the unit because that's where the compressor sits, so a drawer didn't make sense.
I sewed up special HCM bead bags that fit perfectly without interfering with the way I like to stack cigars in my drawers. The drawer liner shown is actually for the bottom of the unit. There's a couple pounds of beads in it, I suppose.
I made a few of these modded units along the way. I got rid of a couple because it was too much. I keep this one because it's my desktop. :D

Winador...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/301356a1.jpg

Glides...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/280b13f4.jpg

Fans...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/a892634f.jpg

Bead liner...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/6f8199e6.jpg

[Skywalker]

Sweet setup Scott!!!:tu:tu

[gbum]

scott,what are the mods than you have done?
here,the compressor chiller is much more cheaper than a thermoelectric...huge different...

[longknocker]

Sweet Set-Up, Scott! :banger :D :tu

[Drez]

love the drawer of beads scott :tu

[DPD6030]

It almost looks like a Calgary Flames jersey.

Sweet setup Tony and yes it's a Flames jersey. Next time I'll wear my Wings jersey and fight myself :D

[shilala]

scott,what are the mods than you have done?
here,the compressor chiller is much more cheaper than a thermoelectric...huge different...
You're lookin at it, brother. I powered an ac adapter off the mains to drive the fans, they run 24/7. They are angled in such a fashion to dry the back of the unit which acts as the evaporator.
When I built the drawers I kept them short enough to allow airspace all behind them, then beneath them, so the air flows all around the unit. The drawers are open gapped on the sides to allow airflow.
It's all real simple, no rocket surgery whatsoever.

[longknocker]

You're lookin at it, brother. I powered an ac adapter off the mains to drive the fans, they run 24/7. They are angled in such a fashion to dry the back of the unit which acts as the evaporator.
When I built the drawers I kept them short enough to allow airspace all behind them, then beneath them, so the air flows all around the unit. The drawers are open gapped on the sides to allow airflow.
It's all real simple, no rocket surgery whatsoever.

You Did It "Right", Brother!:D :tu

[irratebass]

Nice looking Wineadors everyone......one of these days.

[WittyUserName]

Damn Scott, that look awesome!!! I cannot wait to get back to America and get mine set up.

[MurphysLaw]

Here's a quick and dirty pic of my Edgestar, hoping to get some shelves and drawers next year
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/dba89fe2.jpg

[Mattso3000]

Nice Brian, looks good.

[NeuRon]

my old wineadors. they are gone now..i have an aristocrat and use just one wineador for long term storage

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/cigars/4th004.jpg

[Mattso3000]

Holy **** Ron, that setup looks sweet.

[Drez]

that was a nice looking set up ron :tu

[Bax]

Never mess with a brother whose collection touches the ceiling :D

[Angry_Pirate]

Wow Ron!!

[DPD6030]

Ron I think you're missing some cigars...you need more :r Sic dude....f'ing sic

[Lonely Raven]

LOL, I think that's a better stash than my local store!

[NeuRon]

thanks guys.. too bad i smoked through about 1/4 of that, and sold a few others..

im getting low right now, but still comfortable..

[Lonely Raven]

im getting low right now, but still comfortable..


As a beginner, I think I need to reevaluate what "comfortable" is! :r

[NeuRon]

^^ lol.. i used to be comfortable with a full 100 ct desktop... now i have about 35 boxes and im content

just for ideas for others, here is how it was when i had the trays, and a different bottom cooler (it broke)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/cigars/lasttray.jpg

[Lonely Raven]

That's beautiful in it's own right, and something I'd feel "comfortable" with. LOL

As an amateur wood worker, I could easily see me making shelves for a wineador...I just can't see me affording to fill it afterwards! At least not without the fiance dumping my ass. LOL

[DPD6030]

My update vino...

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/Snapbucket/69E2CDCC-orig.jpg

[AtlantaDave]

I have 2 Edgestars with Chasidor drawers and shelves

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/AtlantaDave/3d8fc4e2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/AtlantaDave/08e3429c.jpg


I know. I still have LOTS of room for more boxes!
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[falconman515]

There are some Damn Nice wine cooler so far!!!

Glad to see some BOTL showing us the goods.

Keep 'Em coming guys.

[falconman515]

I saw this picture in a old thread and this picture is what lead me to get the trays and find handles for them!

Thanks so much Ron.... even seeing the old pictures like this gets the wheels moving for us new guys and gives a lot of good ideas.

^^ lol.. i used to be comfortable with a full 100 ct desktop... now i have about 35 boxes and im content

just for ideas for others, here is how it was when i had the trays, and a different bottom cooler (it broke)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/cigars/lasttray.jpg

[CUTiger22]

Thinking about setting one of these up would this Wine Cooler be a good one to use? Not looking to store a ton of cigars but should be pleanty of space for me.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danby-12-Bottle-Thermoelectric-Wine-Cooler/10098031

[NeuRon]

I saw this picture in a old thread and this picture is what lead me to get the trays and find handles for them!

Thanks so much Ron.... even seeing the old pictures like this gets the wheels moving for us new guys and gives a lot of good ideas.

Chris, im very glad to hear this.. ! its always fun to see new things, and new ideas, and play around with this silly hobby of ours :D

good luck to all!

[falconman515]

It's a start but if your anything like me it will be full and you'll be wanting bigger in a month or two. It's a slippery slope this hobby.... So after I started with my small 8 bottle cooler once it filled up in 30 days I said.... Screw It.... I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the NewAir since it was only $180.

I have had the 28 bottle NewAir for about 2 or 3 months and its nearing full with my trays.... time to order some drawers from Forrest.

Whatever you decide brother will be a great start.

Let us know if we can help.

Thinking about setting one of these up would this Wine Cooler be a good one to use? Not looking to store a ton of cigars but should be pleanty of space for me.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danby-12-Bottle-Thermoelectric-Wine-Cooler/10098031

[Col. Kurtz]

my old wineadors. they are gone now..i have an aristocrat and use just one wineador for long term storage

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/cigars/4th004.jpg

Good gracious that's a lot of smokes! :tu

[NeuRon]

Good gracious that's a lot of smokes! :tu

just trying to be like you man ! :banger

[falconman515]

Thinking about setting one of these up would this Wine Cooler be a good one to use? Not looking to store a ton of cigars but should be pleanty of space for me.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danby-12-Bottle-Thermoelectric-Wine-Cooler/10098031

Should be a good start bro! It Thermoelectric so that good. With it only being 3 bottles wide though it wont be wide enough to fit say the cheaphumidor trays in but if your just using it for some boxes or some bags of singles it would work great.

Just make sure you get some beads. kitty litter in there for humidity and a digital hygrometer and you'll be set. You can get some cheap esquisicat kitty litter litter and 99 cent bags at petsmart and a cheap $7 walmart digital hygrometer to start off.

If you move forward on this and have any questions on how to build I would be happy to help. See my wine cooler build for some good details that may help you out a lot and answer some questions up front.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50189

Good luck brother!

[Crownedone]

I was at my local ABC liquor store and saw this... seemed to be a good deal. Any one know if they are worth the money to convert to a winador?

http://http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/crownedone55/IMAG0563.jpg

http://http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/crownedone55/IMAG0564.jpg

[WittyUserName]

If not for the cigars, it is a great deal for a wine fridge.

[nofeardiver]

wow that is sweet would be freaking huge wineador...

[chaase321]

You guys all have awesome looking wineadors...bad part is, I can already see, hear, and feel my wife being pissed as I ask her if I can make one! lol

Keep it up though, so when I finally am "allowed" I can find great resourses

[shilala]

Hells yeah!!! That is an incredible price on a gorgeous unit. It's a $625 machine. I'd steal it right out from under you if I was in Florida right now.
It's compressor driven, but it can be modded to work like a charm by adding a couple computer fans powered by an AC adapter. The cost to convert it would be under 20 bucks. Free if you're resourceful.
You can leave everything else as is, you'd just need a bunch of beads or a hydra or both. (I'd use both, active and passive humidification combos always works best in big units.)
If you don't want it, buy it and send it to me!!! :D

Seriously, it's a steal. If you have use for something that big, grab it. If you don't, grab it anyways. One of the Florida crew is bound to take it off your hands. :tu

[shilala]

I'd probably use it for Lisa's wine, myself. I got her a Frigidaire wine cooler for her wine that's the same as I use for my drinks and winador. I modded the ones for my drinks and cigars. They work great and hold up great. There's no reason they won't last forever.
Same goes for the Danby. Thermoelectrics are generally very cheaply made, replaceable units. They aren't intended to last long and usually don't. They don't work in hot rooms, either. This Danby would work anywhere. :tu

[Crownedone]

Hummm...I will go by and check it out again tommorow. Unfortunately, I would have to buy 2, The wife would insist that she gets one for her wine, then I could have mine for my cigars.

[Bax]

Will you ship????:D

[Crownedone]

If someone is truely interested in this unit and are not to far away...I could be game for a short road trip for delivery.

[shilala]

Hummm...I will go by and check it out again tommorow. Unfortunately, I would have to buy 2, The wife would insist that she gets one for her wine, then I could have mine for my cigars.
If there were 2, I'd drag 2 home. If there were 10 at that price, I'd take my trailer. :tu

[Crownedone]

If there were 2, I'd drag 2 home. If there were 10 at that price, I'd take my trailer. :tu

OHHHH.... crap I have several traliers.

[IndyRob]

When I first got into cigars a friend at work gave me this humidor. I didn't know anything about seasoning them and by the time I figured it out, I had stashed this thing away.

I'd like to use it to store the stuff I burn through on a regular basis. So I dug it out of the garage last night and started to season it. I kind of played around with this before... but I didn't give it much time back then, but it never really sealed that well. My goal is to try seasoning this for the duration of November.

Any tips tricks I can consider to help there? I was thinking about maybe some kind of weather stripping or something?

[IndyRob]

... yeah, and apparently I posted this in the wrong thread. Sorry about that.

[MurphysLaw]

... yeah, and apparently I posted this in the wrong thread. Sorry about that.

No worries, give the sticky on humidor seasoning a good read, lots of good info in there :tu

[Bax]

If someone is truely interested in this unit and are not to far away...I could be game for a short road trip for delivery.

I already ran the numbers and if it were possible, I'd be at your house tomorrow:D Awesome gesture none the less:tu

I've already called the local ABC in Chattanooga. No dice.

[Drez]

the fridge would work great!!! one of my vinos is compressor and i just dont plug it in. works like a charm!!! its a steal at that price!!!

[falconman515]

STEPHEN ..... Jump On That Bad Boy!!!

Would make a killer wineador if set up right.... if you have a cool area to keep it like a basement etc. then you can just use it like a regular air tight seal humidor and not turn it on.

That unit is absolutely beautiful for that price.

[NeuRon]

buy it! i would

[mase]

We have that Danby model at home. It's great for storing wine. I am always amazed at the creativity of the folks here trying to store their stogies.

[w squared]

Mine - it doesn't keep anything cool, but that's not an issue for me as my basement stays pretty chilly year-round...and I can't complain for $30 off Kijiji. I've "hotwired" the fan that circulates air between the top and bottom compartments to cycle with the Hydra and the two small fans that I've got plugged into it.

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb465/wsquared13/Calgary-20111104-00133.jpg

[falconman515]

looks very nice brother! Wish I had a basement to keep my smokes cool year round..... living in the valley of California makes it hard to keep my stash cool during 115 degree weather outside.

[Stephen]

While the camera is still out...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6313908820_61ffca8786_z.jpg

[w squared]

While the camera is still out...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6313908820_61ffca8786_z.jpg

Very slick. I wonder if drawers like that are available for an "off-brand" wine fridge like the Danby that I have...

[LigaPrivadaT84]

Very slick. I wonder if drawers like that are available for an "off-brand" wine fridge like the Danby that I have...

Anything is possible.. :tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41485

[w squared]

Anything is possible.. :tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41485

Overnight response....love it! Thank you.

[Stephen]

Very slick. I wonder if drawers like that are available for an "off-brand" wine fridge like the Danby that I have...
Anything is possible.. :tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41485
This. Got mine from Forrest back in April I believe. Couldn't be happier with every aspect; customer service, quality of product, price point and turnaround (I want to say I had them in my hands within two weeks of placing my order) are all top notch.

[jerseyjay]

Sick setup ! Talking about space utilization ...

Where are your cabinet photographs ?

my old wineadors. they are gone now..i have an aristocrat and use just one wineador for long term storage

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/cigars/4th004.jpg

[falconman515]

Nobody has anything new ???

I love seeing the wineador builds

[NeuRon]

here is all thats left from my humidor stack.. lol.. the rest are in the aristocrat.... BTW, i still cant figure out how to take a good iPhone picture :(

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool.png

[falconman515]

here is all thats left from my humidor stack.. lol.. the rest are in the aristocrat.... BTW, i still cant figure out how to take a good iPhone picture :(


You went from 4 of those cooler 2 one?

[kickerb]

.... BTW, i still cant figure out how to take a good iPhone picture :(I can tell you how. Ditch the iPhone for an Android phone :r:r:r

I kid, I kid. Nice little unit. I'm very close to getting a Edgestar.

[NeuRon]

You went from 4 of those coolers to 1?


yeah, believe it or not, i wanted to downsize.. Got rid of a few things i didnt "love".

and also, i have another arisocrat cabinet and most of my stuff fits into there. These wine coolers arent very deep, so i can only get one box deep, where the aristocrat i can fit two deep..

so i have the one wine cooler left for odds and ends..


I can tell you how. Ditch the iPhone for an Android phone .

lol, i just got rid of my droidX to get an iphone.. the pictures on my droid sucked!

[pektel]

Here's my Edgstar 28 with custom cherry door:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/Cigars/IMG_2477.jpg

[irratebass]

*wolf whistle* That sure is pretty Peter

[pektel]

Thanks, brother. :tu

[backwoods357]

I love that door Peter!

It seems I stumbled and slid further down the slope today. The wife and I were out wandering through a few stores and I came across a used 8 bottle wine cooler for $14 (Haier HVUE08ABS, thermo electric). I turned it on and it blew cold air and was in good condition, so I figured WTH. The wife passed on it for wine, so I get to keep it! Either I'll seal up the drain in the bottom, toss in a pound of beads and use it as a humi or use it to keep the temps perfectly balanced for my desktop humi that I keep all my best smokes in. Either way here it is:
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/backwoods357/PhotoDec17103017PM.jpg
I removed the Haier logo from the front for aesthetic reasons. Anyone have any experiences with this model?

[celtic250]

I love that door Peter!

It seems I stumbled and slid further down the slope today. The wife and I were out wandering through a few stores and I came across a used 8 bottle wine cooler for $14 (Haier HVUE08ABS, thermo electric). I turned it on and it blew cold air and was in good condition, so I figured WTH. The wife passed on it for wine, so I get to keep it! Either I'll seal up the drain in the bottom, toss in a pound of beads and use it as a humi or use it to keep the temps perfectly balanced for my desktop humi that I keep all my best smokes in. Either way here it is:
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/backwoods357/PhotoDec17103017PM.jpg
I removed the Haier logo from the front for aesthetic reasons. Anyone have any experiences with this model?

I dont think you can beat $14. Nice score!

[Ncpsycho]

Any thoughts on A wine enthuSiast 28 bottle ...used for like $50?

[falconman515]

Any thoughts on A wine enthuSiast 28 bottle ...used for like $50?

If it works and holds the correct temp and it's thermo-electric then 50 bUcks for any 28 bottle wine cooler is a deal!

[PuffPuffGive1]

Any techniques on how to get the plastic smell out from a newly acquired wine cooler?

[NeuRon]

Baking Soda

[aaron72]

And then crumpled up newspaper

[pektel]

I just left the door off for 2 weeks.

[SpruceBruce]

Any techniques on how to get the plastic smell out from a newly acquired wine cooler?

I wiped down everything with some extremely diluted dishsoap, the put. A couple of bowls of baking soda in there and ran it for a few days. I then filled it with newspaper an left it off for a few days, and that seemed to take most of the smell out. Once I put some cedar in there, I couldn't notice the smell anymore.

[PuffPuffGive1]

Thanks for the responses guys. I just got a small Haier 6 bottle and will post pictures when I get situated.

[falconman515]

Thanks for the responses guys. I just got a small Haier 6 bottle and will post pictures when I get situated.

All perfect suggestion on removing plastic smell .... after you throw in the Cedar you will never smell anything but that again!

Can't wait to see the pics.

[PuffPuffGive1]

Hey guys...is spanish cedar absolutely necessary for the drawers? Or can I use any wood that isn't too aromatic?

[falconman515]

Hey guys...is spanish cedar absolutely necessary for the drawers? Or can I use any wood that isn't too aromatic?

I believe that Spanish cedar is recommended for storage of your cigars. It retains a lot of humidity and is good when storing your smokes.

There are other reason but I will let another brother chime in on what they know.

I have seen some others build drawers for there wine cooler with some different kind of wood but only a couple.

If you are still doing the small 6 bottle unit have you looked at cheaphumidors.com spanish cedar trays? Thats what I have in my cooler and they are only $10 shipped.

[PuffPuffGive1]

I believe that Spanish cedar is recommended for storage of your cigars. It retains a lot of humidity and is good when storing your smokes.

There are other reason but I will let another brother chime in on what they know.

I have seen some others build drawers for there wine cooler with some different kind of wood but only a couple.

If you are still doing the small 6 bottle unit have you looked at cheaphumidors.com spanish cedar trays? Thats what I have in my cooler and they are only $10 shipped.

Yeah I had already looked around but the wine cooler I have, I can only fit a tray that's about 7 inches wide with about 15 inches deep. My fiance got it for me after I told her of my intentions of getting one...but didn't have it in me to ask her to return it :D

[falconman515]

Yeah I had already looked around but the wine cooler I have, I can only fit a tray that's about 7 inches wide with about 15 inches deep. My fiance got it for me after I told her of my intentions of getting one...but didn't have it in me to ask her to return it :D

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_TRAY.html

There are 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" ...... so you can turn them sideways and your depth of 15 inches is good .... but you only have EXACTLY 7" wide? .... I just measured mine to make sure their measurements were exact and they are.

Well .... if you need something and dont mind spending at best only a couple bucks more try hitting up Forrest (GolfNut) about making you some trays that will fit perfect in cooler .... or maybe a couple drawers if you want to spend a little more!

He will make Anything as long as you provide the dimensions

Here is his thread with all his work and drawers etc.:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41485&highlight=wineador

Also this is his website:
http://wineadors.com/

Here are the trays he makes:
http://wineadors.com/accessories.html

He can make you some trays that are 7x13 I'm sure for the price he charges for the 8x13 ... and they are still only $10 .... just like the cheaphumidor ones (I think shipping is a flat 15$).

Hope this helps point you in the right direction for getting your cooler set up with some new spanish cedar brother.

Let me know if you have any questions ... I am always here to help. :tu

[irratebass]

here are the trays he makes:
http://wineadors.com/accessories.html

He can make you some trays that are 7x13 I'm sure for the price he charges for the 8x13 ... and they are still only $10 .... just like the cheaphumidor ones (I think shipping is a flat 15$).

Hope this helps point you in the right direction for getting your cooler set up with some new spanish cedar brother.

Let me know if you have any questions ... I am always here to help. :tu

I just ordered 3 of these shelves for my Trunkador, will post pics when I get them.

[GolfNut]

....(I think shipping is a flat 15$).

:

Just an FYI here, but shipping on an 8x13 tray is just $5 -(P

[crazyirishman]

As a beginner, I think I need to reevaluate what "comfortable" is! :r

100% agreed! :ss

[falconman515]

Just an FYI here, but shipping on an 8x13 tray is just $5 -(P

Awesome! I thought it may be cheaper for the trays but wasn't sure.

Damn good price for some quality made Spanish cedar trays and with only 5 bucks shipping this is a done deal for anyone looking for a custom tray!

Thanks again for such awesome work and such great prices for us BOTL,

[SpruceBruce]

Woo! Just got a note from chasden that my edgestar drawers are almost done! Can't wait!

Unfortunately, my wineador is now full :D Do you guys worry about seasoning them before putting them in the cooler, or just slap them in there and put some extra bowls of distilled water about?

[aaron72]

Woo! Just got a note from chasden that my edgestar drawers are almost done! Can't wait!

Unfortunately, my wineador is now full :D Do you guys worry about seasoning them before putting them in the cooler, or just slap them in there and put some extra bowls of distilled water about?

I would recommend treating them just as if you were seasoning a new humidor.

[SpruceBruce]

I would recommend treating them just as if you were seasoning a new humidor.

I guess that's where I'm confused - in what? Or do I just find temporary storage for my wineador-amount-of-cigars?

[jluck]

You could just season the trays in a cooler or other sealed device with a bowl of distilled water then transfer them to the wineador in a few days.

[falconman515]

When I get my drawers I plan on taking my 7 trays and placing all of them with a couple ziplock bags full of my overstock and throwing it all in a Coleman cooler with my bags of KL and a hygro to just make sure they are stable for a couple of days while the new drawers are in the wine cooler getting seasoned with a couple of soaked DW sponges in each drawers with a bag under it .... Just like they say to season a regular humidor.

Then of course taking them out of the Coleman once the Rh is a bit high and stables and throwing them all in their new home.

[PuffPuffGive1]

A big THANK YOU to Forrest for building me a magnificant tray!! I will post pictures when I get home.

[PuffPuffGive1]

Hi guys....here are some pics of the small custom tray I had asked Forrest (GolfNut) to make me:
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/lienalan527/tray4.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/lienalan527/tray3.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/lienalan527/tray2.jpg

Absolute world class construction. I was impressed beyond belief...until this happened:
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/lienalan527/tray.jpg

Apparently, for this particular Haier model, the space inside actually GETS SMALLER going towards the back! So what you see in the picture is the farthest it'll go in without having to really push to get it in(that's what she said). Biggest WTF moment when it happened...but totally my fault for not measuring everything =T

[falconman515]

Apparently, for this particular Haier model, the space inside actually GETS SMALLER going towards the back! So what you see in the picture is the farthest it'll go in without having to really push to get it in(that's what she said). Biggest WTF moment when it happened...but totally my fault for not measuring everything =T

That Sucks brother!

Just a thought ... that cedar os pretty thick ... if you have a pad sander you may be able to sand down that end real good to more of a point with some low grit paper, then once it fits (as well as it can) use some fine high grit paper to finish it off.

You said you can push it in so you may not have to sand down to much.

Just the first thought that came to my mind.

Great looking tray though Forrest ... as always from what I have seen ... Amazing Craftsmanship!

[PuffPuffGive1]

That Sucks brother!

Just a thought ... that cedar os pretty thick ... if you have a pad sander you may be able to sand down that end real good to more of a point with some low grit paper, then once it fits (as well as it can) use some fine high grit paper to finish it off.

You said you can push it in so you may not have to sand down to much.

Just the first thought that came to my mind.

Great looking tray though Forrest ... as always from what I have seen ... Amazing Craftsmanship!

I actually was thinking about sanding the sides down a little, as well. Because this thing is just too damn nice to not use!

[shilala]

Apparently, for this particular Haier model, the space inside actually GETS SMALLER going towards the back! So what you see in the picture is the farthest it'll go in without having to really push to get it in(that's what she said). Biggest WTF moment when it happened...but totally my fault for not measuring everything =T

It's not just your Haier, brother. Every single winador I've ever modified tapers toward the back. They taper in on both sides, not just one. You have to get slot measurements from close to the back of the units.
Sometimes they are so far off that the trays/drawers have to be double tapered.
Some units don't taper a lot, so it's no big. The grooves in the sides are deep enough to make up for the difference. In others, like yours, you have to make adjustments.

[PuffPuffGive1]

It's not just your Haier, brother. Every single winador I've ever modified tapers toward the back. They taper in on both sides, not just one. You have to get slot measurements from close to the back of the units.
Sometimes they are so far off that the trays/drawers have to be double tapered.
Some units don't taper a lot, so it's no big. The grooves in the sides are deep enough to make up for the difference. In others, like yours, you have to make adjustments.

Thanks for the info, my man. Useful if I ever decide to go bigger; which will most likely happen. :)

[kickerb]

I recently got some trays for my Edgestar. its a full set. about how long should I season them? today makes 1 week. and the RH is at 90% rh right now...

[falconman515]

I recently got some trays for my Edgestar. its a full set. about how long should I season them? today makes 1 week. and the RH is at 90% rh right now...

Ohh your way good to go brother! I only seasoned mine a couple days till it was 80 something % then by the time I put in the KL and the sticks it dropped down to high 60's and within a couple days came down into the 63-65% range and has sat there since!

Many people season way to long ... a few days is good really. Get that bad boy up and stocked and post some pics brother. -(P

[irratebass]

Yeah I just seasoned my 3 trays for 3 days and they were ready

[kickerb]

i was just following the sticky on the site, its says 7-14 days.

[falconman515]

i was just following the sticky on the site, its says 7-14 days.

No ... way to long, 3 to maybe 5 days is normally well enough to have your SC fully seasoned .... as long as your Rh is kinda high so when you load up the cooler it is able to come down a bit and stable out. Make sure you have a good digital hygrometer to keep track of it and start off with dry beads/KL till the Rh comes down then spritz em as needed to get it where want it (best is around 92-95%).

But you are good to go to load it up brother! :banger

[kickerb]

yeah, that is a project in itself. i have just been throwing everything in a cooler and its super unorganized. me being so anal i wanna get this organized by brand. should be fun.

[kelmac07]

More pics...wana see more of those set-ups. :D

[EricF]

yeah, that is a project in itself. i have just been throwing everything in a cooler and its super unorganized. me being so anal i wanna get this organized by brand. should be fun.

Let's see some pics Bryan!!!! :tu

[kickerb]

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/2576/41988110101507943036913.jpg

Here is a crappy pic while the trays are seasoning. Ill post more when I get a better camera.

[falconman515]

I'M LOVIN' IT BROTHER!!!

Very Nice.

[kickerb]

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9458/20120222175012.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9476/20120222175045.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/849/20120222175123.jpg

[kickerb]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6571/20120222175152.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5830/20120222175213.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7251/20120222175240.jpg

[falconman515]

HOLY CRAP BRYAN !!!

Can I come smoking at your house ?????

Amazing wineador and lot of sticks!

[kickerb]

thanks, this is a years worth of falling off the cliff :D

[falconman515]

thanks, this is a years worth of falling off the cliff :D

Dumb question to ask you obviously but are the Tat Anarchys good? Just bought a 5'er and I haven't had one yet.

And Ohh my lord those Flying Pigs boxes look like a dream a box! I am slowly turning into to a Liga Whore.

[irratebass]

Very nice Bryan :tu

[kickerb]

Dumb question to ask you obviously but are the Tat Anarchys good? Just bought a 5'er and I haven't had one yet.

And Ohh my lord those Flying Pigs boxes look like a dream a box! I am slowly turning into to a Liga Whore.anarchys are my favorite, i buy them every chance i get

[Malazan]

Man, now you guys have me wanting a Wineador. STOP IT:D

[falconman515]

Well I started this thread many months ago and there have some Killer wineadors posted here ... thanks so much guys.
Well I only posted one basic pic of my cooler when I started this so thought it was time to post the final pics

Here are a few updated pics with my new Liga Privada Vinyl on the front and with the door open and all drawers pulled out and a sneak peek at all my trays inside.

Here's a look at my wineador goodness ............

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5907/dsc03924i.jpg

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4411/48421184.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7104/62914559.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9240/56410096.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7022/27898394.jpg

[falconman515]

Continued ...............................

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7264/93834230.jpg

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2846/12506205.jpg

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1537/71526145.jpg

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4043/44717638.jpg

[Hem]

:O

[Gooner]

Really nice stash there Chris! :tu

[boom]

Chris you went from mediocre to that stash in a short amount of time... no wonder your waiting on drawers.....

[falconman515]

Chris you went from mediocre to that stash in a short amount of time... no wonder your waiting on drawers.....

Ya after spending a STUPID amount of money lately on that stash I can't afford em! -(P

Now I just gotta start smoking em to make it all worth it!

[falconman515]

I've seen a lot of new wineadors here lately but none have been posted!

Let's see em guys! ;)

[SpruceBruce]

I've been a giant slacker on this, need to get my pics up. SOON!

[boom]

You'll just have to wait..... My drawers aren't ready yet....

[smitty81]

Lots of nice collections here guys, thanks for making me drool.

[Eros]

Rather than posting a new thread like the noob I am, I figured I'd ask here! I searched for a a thread on how to set up a wineador, but didn't find anything concrete. Is there one and if so, could you please post the link for me? Thanks in advance!

[gbum]

Rather than posting a new thread like the noob I am, I figured I'd ask here! I searched for a a thread on how to set up a wineador, but didn't find anything concrete. Is there one and if so, could you please post the link for me? Thanks in advance!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50189

[falconman515]

Rather than posting a new thread like the noob I am, I figured I'd ask here! I searched for a a thread on how to set up a wineador, but didn't find anything concrete. Is there one and if so, could you please post the link for me? Thanks in advance!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50189

Thanks for posting my build Asyraf!

If you need any help Cody let me know, I am more than happy to help.

[gbum]

Thanks for posting my build Asyraf!

If you need any help Cody let me know, I am more than happy to help.

thank to you too...
base on your info i manage to reduce my humidor rh that spike freaking high due to rainy season(78-80) to current rh(63-65)
kitty litter..the fastest(damn it works) solution i can find in my area...:banger

[big pete]

Was finally able to partially fill my 28-bottle Edgestar. It was looking pretty sad for a while

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/secretaznman58/a5a1be07.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/secretaznman58/6ea9b4ce.jpg

The trays are the large cedar trays from Forrest and I just added some handles to them. They fit pretty darn good for the price. I couldn't justify the drawers (almost bought them) since I only paid $30 for the fridge

[Hitagain]

Ok I cant take it any more. Ordered my Newair Aw-280E. And now to order my drawers.

[falconman515]

Ok I cant take it any more. Ordered my Newair Aw-280E. And now to order my drawers.

Always here to help brother! -(P ..........................

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=50189

[boom]

Just watin on Forrest to finish my drawers

[falconman515]

Just watin on Forrest to finish my drawers

I want some new drawers :sh

[abanytime]

Waiting on my drawers from Forrest as well. I'm also waiting for the plastic smell to dissipate from the 280E....

[Hitagain]

280E is here and I ordered my drawers from Forrest. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning....

[NeuRon]

i figured with all the new coolers on here, why not fire my old cooler up, and add some trays again, like old times.. my aristocrat was getting too jammed up, so i figured why not use this for now...

but this time, i added a shelf on the bottom to space it out better and to have a drain galley for any moisture to collect. i used 3 7/8th thick powdercoated L-brackets, and a piece of plexi. and then i had a piece of plexi cut 7/8th thick to cover the front, so it looks stealth.. in the pics, you cannot even tell that its there

and then i filled it with cigars..

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool2-1.png

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool1.png

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool3.png

[PuffPuffGive1]

i figured with all the new coolers on here, why not fire my old cooler up, and add some trays again, like old times.. my aristocrat was getting too jammed up, so i figured why not use this for now...

but this time, i added a shelf on the bottom to space it out better and to have a drain galley for any moisture to collect. i used 3 7/8th thick powdercoated L-brackets, and a piece of plexi. and then i had a piece of plexi cut 7/8th thick to cover the front, so it looks stealth.. in the pics, you cannot even tell that its there

and then i filled it with cigars..

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool2-1.png

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool1.png

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/newcool3.png

Very nice, Ron. Your post on here and on H-T always brings a :) to my face

[NeuRon]

thank you Alan! good ol HT!

[Partially Deaf]

So is there a preferred brand of wine cooler? I was thinking of getting a vino temp off Craigslist. Their factory store is local to me and they sell their display models seriously discounted

[MurphysLaw]

So is there a preferred brand of wine cooler? I was thinking of getting a vino temp off Craigslist. Their factory store is local to me and they sell their display models seriously discounted

Edgestar and vinotemp are probably the most commonly used, although any thermoelectric wineador will get the job done.

[falconman515]

So is there a preferred brand of wine cooler? I was thinking of getting a vino temp off Craigslist. Their factory store is local to me and they sell their display models seriously discounted

Vino's are the cream of the crop ... but way to expensive (but some say and it could be true they last longer then cheaper units)

the most common as of late actually are NewAir and Edgestar ... they can be had for anywhere from $100 - 200 bucks (the lower end is refurbished and dent and scratch edgestar models from Compact Appliance).

You can find New Air from Air and Water Inc and the Edgestar at Compact Appliance for the best prices online.

If buying always look for coupon codes for discounts and % off.

[aaron72]

In my opinion, finding used Vino's on Craigslist is the way to go. You can typically find VT-28's for $100.

[Big Bert]

A pic of mine
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/aayala1/wineadorsetup.jpg

Closed
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/aayala1/Lpcooler.jpg

its an avanti 16 bottle pretty empty right now but im working on that :D

Excuse the mess and huge pic :sl

[boom]

Pics soon to follow... drawers are seasoning :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

A pic of mine


Closed


its an avanti 16 bottle pretty empty right now but im working on that :D

Excuse the mess and huge pic :sl

Did you buy that Avanti online?

[363]

just got my 18 bottle Newair up, waiting a bit on for trays
http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s376/brendon363/photo.jpg
got some empty boxes from a coworker that I'm using for trays at the moment

[Big Bert]

Did you buy that Avanti online?

Got it on CL brand new for $50 heck of a deal could not pass it up :tu

363 looks like you got more sticks than me :dr we are going to have a blast at filling this babies up :noon

[363]

363 looks like you got more sticks than me :dr we are going to have a blast at filling this babies up :noon


haha I might, agreed on having a blast:banger:banger

[RickH]

Hello everyone. This is my first post, but I have been reading a lot of threads. Thanks for all of the info, especially on wineadors.

History:
I used a desktop humidor.
The humidity was fine, but it stayed at over 80 degf for a large portion of the day where my cigars are located.
I saw the wineador threads and my journey began.

Being the thrifty person I am, I found a compressor version of a Vinotemp for $30 at a local second hand shop. It was okay, but condensation was hard to deal with.

I bought a Vinotemp 28 from Home Depot for $319.
Let it air out for a couple of week using baking soda and smell is gone.
I bought beads from Heartfelt.
I also bought a Hydra SM Humidifier and three fans from Heartfelt.
And, I ordered Shelfs from a member.
Being a few weeks out on shelf/drawer delivery, I needed temporary shelves.
I bought three plastic food cutting boards from a local overstock place.
Cut them down to size.
Then, I screwed a Hydra SM Humidifier fan into the back of each shelf.
I installed the shelves and hooked up the fans which only operate when the Hydra SM Humidifier comes on, and put the beads and cigars in.
I ran the power for the Hydra SM Humidifier through the Vinotemp drain by cutting the wire and reconnecting the cord outside the Vinotemp.
A little trick that I used the get the wire trough the existing drain: Cutting about 2 feet of nylon string, I stuffed about one inch of the string down the drain from the inside and blew compressed air through the drain, again, from the inside. The string came shooting out the back of the unit in less than a second. Used the string to pull the cord through from the inside out.
It should look nicer when I get the Spanish cedar shelves/drawers.
Here is the result.

Please tell me anything that looks wrong to you. I absolutely will NOT be offended by any criticism. I want to do it right.
And, feel free to ask any questions.

The shown inventory includes:
Partagas Spanish Rosado
Macanudo Cafe
Padilla Habano
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
Gurkha Grand Reverse (cognac infused)
Alex Bradley Tempest
Tampa Humidor Factory Throwouts (for golf course)

I WILL be adding more.

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w428/rahall2/2012-06-16_19-24-11_278.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w428/rahall2/2012-06-16_19-24-38_648.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w428/rahall2/2012-06-16_19-39-33_803.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w428/rahall2/2012-06-16_23-21-18_667.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w428/rahall2/2012-06-16_22-47-50_725.jpg

[hostile]

Might want to think about cutting slots in the cutting boards to help airflow

[RickH]

These are temporary for this wineador, but I will be moving them to the cheap compressor Vinotemp that I mentioned above. Good idea. Thanks.

[Bill86]

How many pounds of beads is that in there? Looks like 3-4 pounds?

[Big Bert]

looks neat. Great start, i'm sure you'll get plenty of advice but i'll leave it to the more experienced folk...

[RickH]

Two pounds of 65% beads plus an electronic humidifier set om 65%.

[TJarv]

My Newair should be here tomorrow

[Bleez]

Saved my change in a jar for a few months and Coinstar'ed it into an Amazon GC. My New Air AW280-E just arrived! I'm super pumped to get this thing seasoned and my few sticks in there. I can't wait! This thread is going to be very helpful.

Thanks for the inspiration and ideas. Pics to follow...eventually...

[RickH]

Just a quick update.
The RH has settled in at 65% - 67% per three different hydrometers and 65 degrees F.
I am happy with the results.
Can't wait for those Spanish Cedar shelves!

[Big Bert]

Nice, are you only getting the shelves or you gonna get the drawers as well?

[RickH]

Drawers AND shelves.

[KeithK]

You guys all suck, lmao!! I just joined yesterday and already ordered me a new air 280. Ha ha. Gonna be a slow process but no immediate gradification in cigars right. So question for falcon man. I think im gonna copy your set up sorry but its so badass i cant help my self. Are those trays you use the 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/4 trays from cheap humidor??? Is that the right size. And how much space is back there. Would it be worth it to go thrugolfnut and get his deeper trays??? Would i still have room for beads/kl in back with his or no???? Thanks though super pumped to give this a whirl

[gg48gg]

Hi, Can someone please tell me what trays these are? They are great looking! Nice stash too!

Couple of months old so the few spaces seen are now filled. :tu

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/IMG_4430-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4431-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4427-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/issues1975/Cigars/Img_4425-1.jpg

[Glgist]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=923&pictureid=7154



[IMG]http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=923&pictureid=7155

[KeithK]

Nice!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^ :)

[backwoods357]

Awesome setup! Is that in your kitchen or is that a wetbar? I would kill to get a setup like that put together in a mancave or home theater.

[MrWolf55]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=923&pictureid=7154

Love that set up! Whenever I get around to getting a wineador put together I want to put it in my kitchen. I think it looks really classy that way. Plus anytime you have company by you can show off your collection :cool2:

[Glgist]

It's installed in a wetbar in the basement/mancave. I even had a dedicated electric outlet installed in the space it was installed but have never plugged it in. Being in the basement, temps have always been just fine. It's been installed for almost 2 years. Temps are always perfectly stable, plus or minus 1 degree from 68 F.

[363]

Just had to play Tetris to get it all to fit. Most of the boxes are full of singles.
http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s376/brendon363/7A934F1C-C04D-4AE3-9541-EAD4EF5A5D97-2775-0000038F8E5CF61C.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7970407186_e93fc36ca0_n.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7970399180_d7463cd9cc.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7976029304_60ac1a83e7.jpg

[NeuRon]

that looks familiar Shane :)

looking good!

[Blak Smyth]

that looks familiar Shane :)

looking good!

:r:r

[TJarv]

She's ready to roll

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/007-1.jpg

[TJarv]

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/005-2.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/004-2.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/003-3.jpg

Drawer for the "good" ones
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/002-5.jpg

Drawer for gifted sticks
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/006-1.jpg

[Mattso3000]

Looks good Tony!

[Big Bert]

I see space tony :r .... Nice selection by the way!! :tu

[lilninjabuddy]

Tony, what model is that NewAir? It looks identical to the Vinotemp...

EDIT: Nevermind. Google is my friend. ;) NewAir AW-281E

[TJarv]

I see space tony :r .... Nice selection by the way!! :tu

I actually thought I was going to have much more room. I'm thinking I have around 350-375 sticks in there

[Big Bert]

:sad I'm such a noob i'll get there someday :D

[BLKSVT]

ooops wrong Humi....but there are some cigars in there to!

[falconman515]

Some awesome Wineadors ... let's see some more guys! :)

[falconman515]

:sad I'm such a noob i'll get there someday :D

It's the holidays ... looks like you need to ask Santa for a new toy! :banger

[Big Bert]

haha funny you mention that chris, I think santa can skip me me this year i been a naughty boy and to prove it here is the evidence...

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/aayala1/wineador_zps80eb888b.jpg
excuse the mess i tried cropping it out but it did not let me :D haha

[big_jaygee]

sunpentown--SPT: WC-12
http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b492/big_jgarza/cigars/20130105_174848.jpg

i should be moving up to a 28 bottle within a month or so :tu
* the temp display is off according to the two hygro's it is 69 degress in there not 61*

[jaycarla]

Got rid of the safidor before the move, went with a winador this time. Not bad. Like the separate sides, nice to keep different humidity. Not thermoelectric but it isn't plugged in anyways. Basement stays cool. Multicolor led lights from Costco. Shelves are a perfect fit for the wire racks, got lucky there.



http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb72/jaycarla/image_zpsc2fc9a9d.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

Just got it delivered this morning. So freaking excited! Already washed it out, no real plastic smell but doing the baking soda till tomorrow, have a lot of cedar sheets to pop in it as well (ordered the shelves, HM beads, basically everything Chris listed in his thread).

Will post up when it's done!

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/AdamJoshua2011/winador_zpsce375f77.jpg

[363]

Just got it delivered this morning. So freaking excited! Already washed it out, no real plastic smell but doing the baking soda till tomorrow, have a lot of cedar sheets to pop in it as well (ordered the shelves, HM beads, basically everything Chris listed in his thread).

Will post up when it's done!

is that the 28btl or the 18btl? I have the 18btl NewAir

[AdamJoshua]

28btl I was going to go with the 18 but man the sticks add up too fast! HAHA

[363]

28btl I was going to go with the 18 but man the sticks add up too fast! HAHA

I agree 100% I have filled mine and a cooler and looking to upgrade again.

[Sadden]

Looking good Adam. I actually want to build a Wineador just for aging some premiums.

[AdamJoshua]

Well after days of washing and getting rid of the plastic smell, filling it with cedar sheets and empty boxes, I have moved a couple boxes into the winador. I have 3 of the cheap trays coming monday from cheaphumidors, and I have a set of trays and shelves coming from forrest in a few weeks.

The Oliva boxes have some various sticks in them right now, nothing 'too good', I'm still a bit nervous about moving more sticks in, I have another pound of HMBeads coming (1lb in and some packs for now), I have 2 good Hygrometer also arriving monday. Right now the single hygrometer is showing 69% HM and 65 degrees, so right around the "130 rule", I'm going to watch the humidity like a hawk before I actually put things in it that I like / have money invested in.

Oh well it's a start!

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/AdamJoshua2011/wina_zpsf508ab8d.jpg

[x man]

Good move

[AdamJoshua]

Nice my 2 new hygrometers were in the mail today, sadly the 3 boxes from CHumi are on a fedex truck being driven around san diego until monday when they get delivered =\

[AdamJoshua]

Updated pic, the HM is steady at 69%, which will drop a couple points when I put in the rest of the beads, I ordered a couple of the cheap cedar trays from cheaphumidors.com to hold me over until my drawers and shelves are done. Was able to empty my 2nd humi and make room. Whoot!

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/AdamJoshua2011/win23_zpsba262bb5.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

Updated and was able to totally empty out one of my large desktop humidors =D Now just waiting on my shelves from Forrest!

[jjefrey]

Looking good Adam:tu

[big_jaygee]

looking damn good Adam... just got my 28 bottle in on thursday and getting it ready for move in :tu


http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b492/big_jgarza/cigars/20130216_160247_zps2554be9a.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

nice jason, only 6 weeks in and i have a winador, 2 desktop boxes and I'm already thinking what my next piece will be, might be time to move up to the aristocrat or something similar (a mini or smaller model, i can't take away from my CC money:r )

[big_jaygee]

yeah i have hit every bump as well. started with the 20 then 100, 2 100's, then a 300 then a 6 bottle, 12 bottle, now this.... and every time i upgrade i say there is no way i will fill that up :lr :lr

[AdamJoshua]

did you order shelves for it or you going to stick with trays? i have those trays but they waste a lot of space, should get my shelves soon, might be time to mail forrest next week to get an estimate of when i can expect them, it's been 4 weeks.

[big_jaygee]

yea i have them on order... when i ordered them last week Forrest said its about a five week turn around for the set-up

[Sadden]

Aristocrats are awesome adam.

[AdamJoshua]

Oh I know Colin, but still building my collection too much room right now to justify it, could spend that money on many boxes and thus starts the self fulfilling prophecy! haha

[x man]

Oh I know Colin, but still building my collection too much room right now to justify it, could spend that money on many boxes and thus starts the self fulfilling prophecy! haha

You`re doomed dude.
Welcome to the slope.

[AdamJoshua]

Not doomed I have plenty of people pushing me down it ... I mean helping me. :D

[pnoon]

Not doomed I have plenty of people pushing me down it ... I mean helping me. :D

You rang. :banger

[AdamJoshua]

Speak of the Devil ... and he let's you try some other stick you've never heard of... like a :gary

[ArgusP2]

Not doomed I have plenty of people pushing me down it ... I mean helping me. :D

Huh?

[AdamJoshua]

Huh?

Dunno, but anyway I think I'll go have one of these Shorts... damn wish I could remember where I found out about these... oh well



:sl

[MurphysLaw]

Got my drawers in from Forrest last week, got walnut faces on them and opted for the removable tray. Still getting them seasoned up, can't wait to have everything organized in the drawers and a couple boxes on the shelf on top.

Here's the before:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/AB732A0F-A9ED-4DA0-8B0D-3E888C938E39-16015-000007837EBEF80D_zpseb69b932.jpg

And after:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/909DB5E0-6361-436F-8A4F-787D21A3E3A1-16015-000007837C3DB3AF_zpsfc3989de.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/F306EC5F-9C8E-4AB6-AD47-41779B1630F7-16015-0000078371A6714D_zpsf97c533c.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/D650E50D-E15A-4FDC-B165-3B51F0DD52C0-16015-0000078376448016_zpsc4a688d1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/A3F6E98F-5303-4EA1-A9AC-DBE9F7A4DCCF-6154-000002B607FC76A2_zps2df1b0f6.jpg

[AdamJoshua]

Those are gorgeous, get's me excited all over again waiting for mine!

[big_jaygee]

Looks damn good Brian :tu

[irratebass]

Sure is pretty Brain!

[EricF]

Posting pics of empty drawers in a wineador can & will get you into trouble!!!

Just sayin!

[Subvet642]

Posting pics of empty drawers in a wineador can & will get you into trouble!!!

Just sayin!

Ya know, I've always thought that these threads were nothing but bomb traps. :sl

[kelmac07]

Looks good Brian...and empty!! Just sayin'. :D

[MurphysLaw]

You bastages, refer to the first picture, once seasoned this will be full. I've acquired 40+ sticks at the Great Smoke last weekend, and they are still in the travel cooler they came in. The pics of the empty drawer were to show off the craftsmanship and the removable tray.

[Subvet642]

You bastages, refer to the first picture, once seasoned this will be full. I've acquired 40+ sticks at the Great Smoke last weekend, and they are still in the travel cooler they came in. The pics of the empty drawer were to show off the craftsmanship and the removable tray.

Ya know...I've examined every picture and there are no actual cigars to be seen. Oh, there are boxes that may, or may not, contain cigars, but who can say? :sh