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New Humidor Build

The build concept:

10 box, 300-400 loose humidor with plug-n-play cooling and humidification system

Size of a end table

No more than $400 total build

I took a donor wine chiller, used Cigar Chest Co. humidor from a closed bar. I added a thermostat temp controller and a Hydra humidification system w/3 additional fans.

I insulated the glass, bottom and back of the humidor. I sealed all the seams and lined the two sides and door with cedar.

I added lights and cigar labels pressed in the glass door for looks.

It will hold 68/68 without any issue and has great air circulation.

I'm going to add a wireless temp/humidity monitoring system and a brass plate with my name covering the cigar chest co logo.

Time to season it and fill it up.

It was an interesting build and I may try something larger.

Concept test:

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/3c2dfc24.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/fc121548.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/0e58ae28.jpg

Finished Product

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/0435ac21.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...r/288c7e2c.jpg

Re: New Humidor Build

Thats one hell of a project!!! Looking good.

Re: New Humidor Build

Very cool -- I am sure that you will get many years of enjoyment from it!

Re: New Humidor Build

Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything.

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Originally Posted by Aporschaguy (Post 1400103)

Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything.

The main shelf came with the unit. Cigar Chest Co. Built the shell I started with. I built the other two shelves.

Re: New Humidor Build

Very Nice, Shawn! :banger :tu

Re: New Humidor Build

Awesome home built system brother. :tu :tu

Re: New Humidor Build

That is awesome brother!!! I want one.

Re: New Humidor Build

Nice build!!! Looks like you put alot of planning into it!

Re: New Humidor Build

Damn... I like it... especially with the glass fronts and sides.

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Thanks everyone.

If anybodies interested I'll list the steps, parts, tools and costs.

It really not a hard build. The design was the hardest part (and the most fun part) I built this in my gun room with limited battery powered tools.

Re: New Humidor Build

Great concept and good job bring it to completion.

Re: New Humidor Build

Very nice! Would love to read about the electronics you used. A tutorial about your process would be greatly appreciated!

Re: New Humidor Build

Very cool. I have been throwing around this idea for a while as well.