A Humidor Build Idea.

[Silound]

I think it's the right idea, just the wrong application. The whole point of the design is not to store a large number of sticks, but to store fewer sticks in a more classy presentation. While the clear tubes are nice, I think they subtract from the elegance of the humidor, and continue to limit the overall functionality.

For a desktop version, I suspect individually compartmentalized trays would work better than tubes. Think of something a little bit closer to a plain plastic tackle box with the flip open lid and expanding trays, only done a little more stylishly.


For a travel version, a little shaped foam that gently sandwiches the cigars from two sides when the case closes (think like a Cigar Caddy) prevents any movement, including small vibrations that can cause chips and cracks in wrappers. It only needs to squeeze gently on about two areas, each with an inch of contact on the cigar, then a soft piece at the top and bottom so that serious trauma can't overcome the foam's friction ability and let the cigar's foot/cap bang into anything.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by Silound

I think it's the right idea, just the wrong application. The whole point of the design is not to store a large number of sticks, but to store fewer sticks in a more classy presentation. While the clear tubes are nice, I think they subtract from the elegance of the humidor, and continue to limit the overall functionality.

For a desktop version, I suspect individually compartmentalized trays would work better than tubes. Think of something a little bit closer to a plain plastic tackle box with the flip open lid and expanding trays, only done a little more stylishly.


For a travel version, a little shaped foam that gently sandwiches the cigars from two sides when the case closes (think like a Cigar Caddy) prevents any movement, including small vibrations that can cause chips and cracks in wrappers. It only needs to squeeze gently on about two areas, each with an inch of contact on the cigar, then a soft piece at the top and bottom so that serious trauma can't overcome the foam's friction ability and let the cigar's foot/cap bang into anything.

The plastic tubes wouldn't be used in the desktop application, just maybe the travel humi. We're talking two completely separate beasts here, two different designs of roughly the same mechanism.
The idea of trays rather than the rack/hole/slat mechanism, I can see that. I'd leave the tray front open or make it easy to flip the fronts down. That'd solve the different length of cigars issue.

I'm not following you on the second part at all. I won't be layering any foam, I'd only consider it at the foot of the assembly to cut down on rattling. I think you're considering foam trays that fan out. I can see that. I wouldn't do it because I hate that gray foam (I throw it away immediately). I suppose it's silly for me to dismiss a foam tray idea off-hand, but if I don't like the stuff and I won't enjoy working with it, there's really no sense in me considering doing this in the first place, ya know?
I'll be spending hours on it. If there's gray foam in the same room, I'd rather take a sharp stick in the eye.

[Silound]

Ahh, yeah I got confused there, had to go back and re-read.


Foam is...meh? It's cheap and functional, but nothing about it screams class and elegance. Agree with you about the stick!

I've been sitting here for the last 30 minutes staring at that picture trying to see how one could prevent any movement by the cigars if the case got shaken or banged around, and I'm not having any moving thoughts.

Still, this is something to do while my software compiles

Originally Posted by shilala

The plastic tubes wouldn't be used in the desktop application, just maybe the travel humi. We're talking two completely separate beasts here, two different designs of roughly the same mechanism.
The idea of trays rather than the rack/hole/slat mechanism, I can see that. I'd leave the tray front open or make it easy to flip the fronts down. That'd solve the different length of cigars issue.

I'm not following you on the second part at all. I won't be layering any foam, I'd only consider it at the foot of the assembly to cut down on rattling. I think you're considering foam trays that fan out. I can see that. I wouldn't do it because I hate that gray foam (I throw it away immediately). I suppose it's silly for me to dismiss a foam tray idea off-hand, but if I don't like the stuff and I won't enjoy working with it, there's really no sense in me considering doing this in the first place, ya know?
I'll be spending hours on it. If there's gray foam in the same room, I'd rather take a sharp stick in the eye.

[jjirons69]

It's a most unique piece - I think it's a desk top design 100%. It also looks the the capped end goes in first and butts up against the tapered hole end with the foot greeting the opener. It's funny that only the first and last rack has the half moon extension piece near the end of the stick for maximum support. From it's size, it looks like it's designed for one type of cigar (or two), mainly a churchill or double corona - suggested by the longer extension of the half moon supports. As far as connectors, small chain would 'fall' better when closed, but I can see it getting caught between the tray pieces, unless if it's on the inside or outside of each tray. The design looks like cloth, but I can see if bundling up and possibly causing the lid not to close, especially mounted where pictured, on the front of the tray. Maybe some way to incorporate an accordion type hinge or concertina hinge, either on the inside or outside of each tray. This style would also give rigidity. I would also opt for the half moon outer supports for all of the trays instead of the outermost two.

I guess you took the photo, Scott - or was it an Internet picture? I'm curious the price on your pictured model.

I also found this Partagas model:



Also, check out this RyJ one. Another skill tester for you. Looks like it wouldn't seal very well.



I bet none of them are cheap.