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DPD6030
09-10-2011, 02:31 AM
So after Mike (Remo5_0) got a sweet ass humidor made I thought, why not me. I contacted his guy and he has officially started on my project. I'll update this thread with photos as I get them.

Here's the beginning....

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/cocobolo.jpg

longknocker
09-10-2011, 03:10 AM
:banger What's The Size & Capacity, Brother?

DPD6030
09-10-2011, 03:57 AM
It's going to be about 18x12x8 and hold about 300 smokes.

Mattso3000
09-10-2011, 04:23 AM
Nice wood.:r

Tbagley
09-10-2011, 05:39 AM
Nice character in those planks, do you have enough?

DPD6030
09-10-2011, 05:42 AM
Nice character in those planks, do you have enough?

I'm not the one building it Tom, but the builder assures me there is enough wood.

bwhite220
09-10-2011, 06:42 AM
Nice!! This should be interesting. Subscribed.

irratebass
09-10-2011, 06:51 AM
Nice review :lr

Remo
09-10-2011, 09:10 AM
This is gonna be sweet :tu Frank's is coming along great also!!

WittyUserName
09-10-2011, 09:28 AM
Cannot wait to see the progress!!

kelmac07
09-10-2011, 09:48 AM
Watching...

gbum
09-10-2011, 10:04 AM
beauty plank of wood...

Steve
09-10-2011, 10:24 AM
Looks empty to me...:noon

shilala
09-10-2011, 11:35 AM
Is that black walnut, Andrew? It's got lots of character. I like that a lot more than really clear stuff, you can tell it's really wood.

DPD6030
09-10-2011, 05:18 PM
Is that black walnut, Andrew? It's got lots of character. I like that a lot more than really clear stuff, you can tell it's really wood.

Hey Scott...not black walnut it's Cocobolo.

Fordman4ever
09-10-2011, 05:34 PM
Looks empty to me...:noon

Thats the way it looks to me too.:r:r:r

Mattso3000
09-10-2011, 05:53 PM
Hey Scott...not black walnut it's Cocobolo.

I have a couple of pieces of cocobolo lying around from a woodworking auction, that stuff is heavy and will make one heck of a humidor. What design are you going for Andrew?

Drez
09-10-2011, 05:53 PM
I have seen the plans for the humi and it will be very very nice!!!

I need to make a build thread for mine :tu

Ogre
09-10-2011, 05:56 PM
Looks empty to me...:noon

:tpd: I dont see a single cigar in that pic!!!!

DPD6030
09-10-2011, 06:00 PM
I have a couple of pieces of cocobolo lying around from a woodworking auction, that stuff is heavy and will make one heck of a humidor. What design are you going for Andrew?

It's a surprise Matt. I won't reveal it until it's in my hands. Only Frank knows...he can be bribed with donuts.

Drez
09-10-2011, 06:09 PM
It's a surprise Matt. I won't reveal it until it's in my hands. Only Frank knows...he can be bribed with donuts.

yes i can....................:D

maconusmile
09-11-2011, 03:52 AM
Drez... how did you get that police banner. I am in law enforcement also. I would like to have that same banner.

Lonely Raven
10-06-2011, 07:30 AM
Any updates on this? I'm looking for ideas for my own humidor.

Steve
10-06-2011, 07:31 AM
I bet it still looks empty...:noon

DPD6030
10-06-2011, 07:47 AM
I bet it still looks empty...:noon

I haven't got it yet :D

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/IMAG0371.jpg

ktblunden
10-06-2011, 07:51 AM
The figuring on that cocobolo looks fantastic. That's a pretty box...and I don't just say that to all the girls.

irratebass
10-06-2011, 07:52 AM
Looks mighty empty to me :hm

Steve
10-06-2011, 08:05 AM
I haven't got it yet :D

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/IMAG0371.jpg

Looks mighty empty to me :hm

Empty is empty!

:noon

DPD6030
10-06-2011, 08:48 AM
Go ahead and try and fill it...they will just fall out of the bottom...or lack there of.

Steve
10-06-2011, 09:13 AM
:r

DPD6030
10-10-2011, 04:06 AM
And the top...not polished yet and not laquered yet. The top is walnut and has been ebonized.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidortop.jpg

emopunker2004
10-10-2011, 04:20 AM
looking good there tiny hands

DPD6030
10-10-2011, 04:31 AM
looking good there tiny hands

Yes sir! I can't wait to see the finished product with it all polished and assembled. The Spanish cedar gets installed this week or next...or so my builder says. :D

emopunker2004
10-10-2011, 04:38 AM
is it miniature sized to be more propotionate to you? :r

longknocker
10-10-2011, 04:55 AM
Yes sir! I can't wait to see the finished product with it all polished and assembled. The Spanish cedar gets installed this week or next...or so my builder says. :D

:banger

kelmac07
10-10-2011, 05:57 AM
Still looks empty to me too...just sayin'. :D

Don Fernando
10-10-2011, 09:37 AM
let's fill that puppy up

DPD6030
10-10-2011, 02:11 PM
is it miniature sized to be more propotionate to you? :r

Don't make me :gary you in person come Epic ;)

Steve
10-10-2011, 02:38 PM
is it miniature sized to be more propotionate to you? :r

Don't make me :gary you in person come Epic ;)

Ya know, I (and probably many other EPIC goers) would probably pay extra to see you two TAZ-it out...


Just sayin...:D

DPD6030
10-10-2011, 02:41 PM
Ya know, I (and probably many other EPIC goers) would probably pay extra to see you two TAZ-it out...


Just sayin...:D

I'd rather :gary him. The pain will last longer than 5 seconds.

emopunker2004
10-10-2011, 02:41 PM
Ya know, I (and probably many other EPIC goers) would probably pay extra to see you two TAZ-it out...


Just sayin...:D

Nah. My department can check usage. Pepper spray fight instead? :D

Steve
10-10-2011, 02:50 PM
http://www.pineywoodsmarines.org/pics/usmc/dennis/Pugil%20Sticks-Kill-300.jpg

Pugil Sticks then maybe...

DPD6030
10-11-2011, 02:28 PM
Got this today in an email. I love progress :tu

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor.jpg

mkarnold1
10-11-2011, 02:40 PM
Wow, that's sweet.

Remo
10-11-2011, 02:43 PM
Looking good Drew, Aaron does some good work :tu

irratebass
10-11-2011, 02:48 PM
Looking good :tu

Mattso3000
10-11-2011, 02:51 PM
Nice Andrew.

Ahbroody
10-11-2011, 02:55 PM
that's hott

jakesmokes
10-11-2011, 05:39 PM
Go ahead and try and fill it...they will just fall out of the bottom...or lack there of.

It would be nice to have a truly bottomless humidor that also kept RH. One can fantasize..

DPD6030
10-11-2011, 05:45 PM
Well obvious my design is no secret now. I wanted a custom humidor with the thin blue line. I'm going to fill it with smokes and every time I open it I'm going to smoke a cigar for a fellow LEO Brother/Sister that has made the ultimate sacrifice. I figured it's a good way to honor the men and women. That and it has a special place in my heart. :tu

It isn't finished just yet. More things have to be added. I can't wait to get it, season it and display it proudly.

mase
10-11-2011, 06:47 PM
That's a great humidor and great idea!

Moose6026
10-11-2011, 06:53 PM
Lookin pretty sweet:tu

DPD6030
10-11-2011, 07:00 PM
Lookin pretty sweet:tu

Don't you wish you had a hot humidor like me...don't ya...don't ya...

:r

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll smoke something out of it when I get it.

Moose6026
10-11-2011, 07:06 PM
Don't you wish you had a hot humidor like me...don't ya...don't ya...

:r

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll smoke something out of it when I get it.

and drool all over it. :dr I got a bad case of humi envy.

76GTFan
10-11-2011, 07:08 PM
Nice character in those planks, do you have enough?

That's what she said.

DPD6030
10-11-2011, 07:25 PM
and drool all over it. :dr I got a bad case of humi envy.

You can visit my humi one day a week and every other weekend...but you'll have to pay support :lr

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 01:50 PM
Just got an email. This ships out Wednesday :noon

"I hope you like it and it meets your expectations. All that is missing is “6030” number plate that is being laser engraved. I also may have another little surprise for it, but still working on it. It is definitely one of a kind.

I’ll give you the low down on it. It’s solid Cocobolo, nothing is veneered. The black legs, handle and top panel are walnut that’s been ebonized by using a chemical reaction between tannic acid and a nasty rust mixture of vinegar and rusty nails. The bottom panel is Maple. The aluminum strips are solid ¾” x 1/8” and the blue line is blue epoxy. The legs were inspired by handgun or rifle magazines and have .40 caliber bullets in each of the holes. The finish is 4 coats of shellac and then a coat of paste wax. The inside is all Spanish cedar, with two trays and to movable dividers. I had a heck of a time trying to find hinges and something that would keep the lid up and open, but what I used worked well. It has a great seal on it. The movable dividers flex the cedar just a bit, making the seal even tighter. You’ll see what I mean when you get it".

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor4.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor3.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor2.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor-1.jpg

kelmac07
12-11-2011, 01:56 PM
She's a beauty Andrew!! :tu :tu

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 01:58 PM
She's a beauty Andrew!! :tu :tu

Very "work" related ;) I'm thinking of putting most of my top quality smokes in there after I season it. I love the look of the .40 shell casings and the .223 rounds :D

kelmac07
12-11-2011, 02:00 PM
Very "work" related ;) I'm thinking of putting most of my top quality smokes in there after I season it. I love the look of the .40 shell casings and the .223 rounds :D

Certainly "one of a kind". :D

MedicCook
12-11-2011, 02:02 PM
That looks great Andrew. :tu

Remo
12-11-2011, 02:03 PM
Man, that is awesome!!! Now Frank needs to get his posted. I may need Aaron to do me another one now :tu

Mattso3000
12-11-2011, 02:04 PM
That thing looks awesome, Andrew!

Taki
12-11-2011, 02:08 PM
Very nice...crafted with care right there. Looks awesome brother great job!! :tu

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 02:14 PM
Man, that is awesome!!! Now Frank needs to get his posted. I may need Aaron to do me another one now :tu

I've seen Frank's. His is gigantic and fooking badass as well. Aaron does great work.

Remo
12-11-2011, 02:16 PM
I've seen Frank's. His is gigantic and fooking badass as well. Aaron does great work.

Yeah, i've seen it :tu way cool

longknocker
12-11-2011, 02:16 PM
Beautiful, Andrew! :banger :tu

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 02:21 PM
Before any "empty humidor" comments are made...this is not in my hands yet and I have plenty of cigars to fill this thing. After seasoning I'll prove it. :r

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor7.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor6.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp65/DPD6030/humidor5.jpg

Remo
12-11-2011, 02:21 PM
Sick Bro :tu

Mattso3000
12-11-2011, 02:24 PM
That cocobolo is thick...this things going to be freakin heavy.

Salvelinus
12-11-2011, 02:33 PM
That thing is seriously awesome Andrew! You clearly picked the right guy to make it.

Boz
12-11-2011, 02:35 PM
F*cking gorgeous! I love it :tu

Remo
12-11-2011, 02:44 PM
I think my next one will be bigger and some sort of fishing theme :tu

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 02:53 PM
I think my next one will be bigger and some sort of fishing theme :tu

You might as well have him build you a wall or a walk in humi Mike!

Remo
12-11-2011, 02:59 PM
You might as well have him build you a wall or a walk in humi Mike!

Walk in, now your thinking :tu

Matt-N-Ga
12-11-2011, 03:24 PM
That is amazing. Awesome work.

Drez
12-11-2011, 03:31 PM
It came out amazing Andrew!!!! Can't wait to get mine!!!

Salvelinus
12-11-2011, 03:47 PM
Walk in, now your thinking :tu

You could hide your fan and humidification device in a fish mount :r

Lanks85
12-11-2011, 04:06 PM
Just curious, are you able to keep smokes on the top tray. It seems like the depth between the tray and the lid is shallow, but it could be the picture playing tricks on me.

Lanks85
12-11-2011, 04:08 PM
Oh and the humidor is gorgeous btw! :tu

Volusianator
12-11-2011, 04:40 PM
LOL, we used to "ebonize" wood at Palmer Johnson Yachts with jumbo black sharpies!

has been ebonized.

Fordman4ever
12-11-2011, 04:58 PM
Wow, that thing is amazing.

Zeuceone
12-11-2011, 05:06 PM
That's a great looking humi

Bill86
12-11-2011, 05:31 PM
Damn that looks awesome :tu

Love the rounds on the handle :banger

DPD6030
12-11-2011, 05:58 PM
Just curious, are you able to keep smokes on the top tray. It seems like the depth between the tray and the lid is shallow, but it could be the picture playing tricks on me.

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to. I smoke corona, pc and lanceros mostly.

Ncpsycho
12-11-2011, 07:33 PM
Sweet humi and as a fellow LEO sick idea with the top

MurphysLaw
12-11-2011, 08:00 PM
That came out awesome Drew :tu

Marlon K
12-11-2011, 08:32 PM
Very nice

chaase321
12-12-2011, 08:37 AM
Just saw this and DAUM that thing looks awesome! One of a kind and very cool. It should provide a very elegant place for your little guys to rest. Enjoy man.

Blak Smyth
12-12-2011, 08:37 AM
Awesome Andrew, that is very unique and cool!

Remo
12-12-2011, 10:47 AM
Few more pics of Drew's humi, just cuz I think it's bad@ss!!

10843

10844

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DPD6030
12-12-2011, 10:48 AM
Few more pics of Drew's humi, just cuz I think it's bad@ss!!

10843

10844

10845

Don't touch my humi, and don't even think about putting "extras" in it when Aaron ships it or I'll kick yer ass.

Remo
12-12-2011, 10:50 AM
Don't touch my humi, and don't even think about putting "extras" in it when Aaron ships it or I'll kick yer ass.

Maybe he'll let me "Season" it prior to shipping :r man I wish I was your Secret Santa!!!! :sl

DPD6030
12-14-2011, 02:39 AM
He's did a little tweaking to it and it sounds like it's good to go. I'm like a kid on Christmas. I can't sleep and I'm waiting for the mail lady even though I'm not home. :r

longknocker
12-14-2011, 03:32 AM
He's did a little tweaking to it and it sounds like it's good to go. I'm like a kid on Christmas. I can't sleep and I'm waiting for the mail lady even though I'm not home. :r

:D When Should You Get It, Andrew?

irratebass
12-14-2011, 03:57 AM
That things looks medieval as hell....love the bullets :banger

maninblack
12-14-2011, 07:16 AM
Awesome looking humi Andrew!

DPD6030
12-19-2011, 04:02 AM
:D When Should You Get It, Andrew?

Wednesday 12/21 according to UPS :noon

longknocker
12-19-2011, 04:02 AM
Wednesday 12/21 according to UPS :noon

:tu

mase
12-19-2011, 06:49 AM
That humidor looks awesome. Amazing work.

DPD6030
12-27-2011, 12:39 AM
Well I got this beast on the 21st and it's been "seasoning". It's quite large. The photos don't do it justice by size or quality. Still waiting for it to soak up the humidity. So far it's at 57%.

Shout out to Aaron for the time consuming process on this monster of a humidor. The thing weighs a ton.

Remo
12-27-2011, 07:55 AM
Well I got this beast on the 21st and it's been "seasoning". It's quite large. The photos don't do it justice by size or quality. Still waiting for it to soak up the humidity. So far it's at 57%.

Shout out to Aaron for the time consuming process on this monster of a humidor. The thing weighs a ton.

We need pics!!!