Waxing Moon Humidor Thread

03-01-2011, 10:36 PM

So my wife told me I am getting a Humidor from Ed. I had to send the money in, but I have no idea what the humidor will look like or what will be done for me.

I can not wait to get the shipment and open my custom humidor from WaxingMoon. I now have my first heirloom to pass down to my kids.

WaxingMoon · 03-04-2011, 03:49 PM

Not real sure yet what I'm going to marry this stuff up with, but I'm sure I'll be making humidors with it.... I got a treat from my wood vendor today... I just have to show ya'all....

All of the pieces are old growth.... Richard at Carlton McLendon's Rare Woods & Veneers told me that they have been in his inventory since Carlton was around.... in other words, at least 30 years.

First up.... Muvingui or African Satinwood... This is my personal favorite of the bunch... I can't wait to get this one shined up.... You don't see boards like this anymore.... they get turned in to veneer...

Next up.... Some Eucolyptus.... this board actually came from Austrailia.... and is at least 30 years old. Ought to make an interesting box!

Last but not least... A very nice piece of Macassar Ebony.... again, old growth and has been in his shop for at least 30 years....

I can't wait to start cutting on this stuff!

03-04-2011, 04:04 PM

Those are amazing pieces.

Can't wait to see the finsished products you come up with.

Volusianator · 03-08-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WaxingMoon

Humpdebump · 03-10-2011, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swif

So my wife told me I am getting a Humidor from Ed. I had to send the money in, but I have no idea what the humidor will look like or what will be done for me.

I can not wait to get the shipment and open my custom humidor from WaxingMoon. I now have my first heirloom to pass down to my kids.

No matter what you get I'm sure it will look incredible. Ed does fantastic work

WaxingMoon · 03-11-2011, 02:14 PM

I never liked the way dividers fit in humidors.... So, I never put one in mine... I had to do a humi with a couple of dividers today and thought to myself.... "self, there has got to be a better way"....

So... I was looking at the lattice crumb catcher and came up with a "Hey, this will work" moment.....

Crumb catcher is removable.... the slots on the side are tacked on.... and the dividers are easily adjustable within every slot - 1/4" apart.....

What do ya'all think?

longknocker · 03-11-2011, 02:22 PM

Excellent Idea, Ed!

N2 GOLD · 03-11-2011, 02:29 PM

Looks real nice....

WaxingMoon · 03-12-2011, 06:45 PM

Another humidor meets the world today......

Cherry & African Mahogany
19" x 12" x 8.5"
275 Count

WaxingMoon · 03-12-2011, 06:47 PM

And Another.....

Red Oak
16" x 12" x 7"
192 Count....

alexa071 · 03-14-2011, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaxingMoon

I never liked the way dividers fit in humidors.... So, I never put one in mine... I had to do a humi with a couple of dividers today and thought to myself.... "self, there has got to be a better way"....

So... I was looking at the lattice crumb catcher and came up with a "Hey, this will work" moment.....

Crumb catcher is removable.... the slots on the side are tacked on.... and the dividers are easily adjustable within every slot - 1/4" apart.....

What do ya'all think?

Ed,

I'm very interested in this idea. Are those lattice sections taking the place of a rail for a lower tray to sit on or are they in addition to the rail? I really like the idea of having an easy way to adjust the dividers and have them be solidly in place but I'm wondering how much storage space you lose. I'd guess that the crumb catcher lattice work is around .5 inches so it would be a total loss of around 1" of storage front to back in the bottom. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong... I suppose for the ease of use I'd be willing to give up a half-inch of storage or so. Could that lattice work be made so that it replaces the rail that the lower tray sits on and thus doesn't really take up any more storage space?

Randy

WaxingMoon · 03-15-2011, 03:44 PM

Couple of different things going on today.... I have two humidors drying in the finishing phase.... and started milling some more... and worked on my "prototype" (which is coming along nicely).....

But.... had a couple other things on the back burner...

Started this door for an Edgestar 28.... a BOTL had damage to his when he received it from wherever he bought it.... and I told him... "let's build a new door"... and the idea went from there... Still have to glue it up... but, the seal fits great and the glass is tight.... This one is cherry.

Had another idea... so I threw this together this morning out of Mahogany... Gonna get some brass handles & stuff... not sure what I'll do with it... but, the little lady sort of likes it... it may or may not become a humidor... but... it's a good idea for one...

And then.... finished out this Vino Temp 28 that a BOTL drop shipped to me... I think this is going to be my preferred way to do these... as there are a lot of weird nuances involved with all the different wine coolers...

WaxingMoon · 03-15-2011, 05:31 PM

Brought this one off the bench this evening....

Cherry & Walnut
20" x 12" x 8"
275 Count....
4 half trays & crumb catcher....

03-01-2011, 10:36 PM	#1
Swif Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread So my wife told me I am getting a Humidor from Ed. I had to send the money in, but I have no idea what the humidor will look like or what will be done for me. I can not wait to get the shipment and open my custom humidor from WaxingMoon. I now have my first heirloom to pass down to my kids.

03-04-2011, 03:49 PM	#2
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Not real sure yet what I'm going to marry this stuff up with, but I'm sure I'll be making humidors with it.... I got a treat from my wood vendor today... I just have to show ya'all.... All of the pieces are old growth.... Richard at Carlton McLendon's Rare Woods & Veneers told me that they have been in his inventory since Carlton was around.... in other words, at least 30 years. First up.... Muvingui or African Satinwood... This is my personal favorite of the bunch... I can't wait to get this one shined up.... You don't see boards like this anymore.... they get turned in to veneer... Next up.... Some Eucolyptus.... this board actually came from Austrailia.... and is at least 30 years old. Ought to make an interesting box! Last but not least... A very nice piece of Macassar Ebony.... again, old growth and has been in his shop for at least 30 years.... I can't wait to start cutting on this stuff! __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

03-04-2011, 04:04 PM	#3
Swif Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Those are amazing pieces. Can't wait to see the finsished products you come up with.

03-11-2011, 02:14 PM	#6
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread I never liked the way dividers fit in humidors.... So, I never put one in mine... I had to do a humi with a couple of dividers today and thought to myself.... "self, there has got to be a better way".... So... I was looking at the lattice crumb catcher and came up with a "Hey, this will work" moment..... Crumb catcher is removable.... the slots on the side are tacked on.... and the dividers are easily adjustable within every slot - 1/4" apart..... What do ya'all think? __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

03-11-2011, 02:22 PM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,233 Trading: (82)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Excellent Idea, Ed!

03-11-2011, 02:29 PM	#8
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Looks real nice.... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-12-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Another humidor meets the world today...... Cherry & African Mahogany 19" x 12" x 8.5" 275 Count __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

03-12-2011, 06:47 PM	#10
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread And Another..... Red Oak 16" x 12" x 7" 192 Count.... __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

03-15-2011, 03:44 PM	#12
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Couple of different things going on today.... I have two humidors drying in the finishing phase.... and started milling some more... and worked on my "prototype" (which is coming along nicely)..... But.... had a couple other things on the back burner... Started this door for an Edgestar 28.... a BOTL had damage to his when he received it from wherever he bought it.... and I told him... "let's build a new door"... and the idea went from there... Still have to glue it up... but, the seal fits great and the glass is tight.... This one is cherry. Had another idea... so I threw this together this morning out of Mahogany... Gonna get some brass handles & stuff... not sure what I'll do with it... but, the little lady sort of likes it... it may or may not become a humidor... but... it's a good idea for one... And then.... finished out this Vino Temp 28 that a BOTL drop shipped to me... I think this is going to be my preferred way to do these... as there are a lot of weird nuances involved with all the different wine coolers... __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

03-15-2011, 05:31 PM	#13
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Re: Waxing Moon Humidor Thread Brought this one off the bench this evening.... Cherry & Walnut 20" x 12" x 8" 275 Count.... 4 half trays & crumb catcher.... __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!