Dream humidor construction in progress- help?!

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

The Humidor internal dimensions are Height:17in Width:18in Depth: 8in

Originally Posted by md4958

If youre going to have a custom humidor built, GO BIGGER.

You'll thank me later.

Moe is wise.

Originally Posted by Robulous78

QUESTIONS: (HELP!)

1) Anyone know of a good place to get wood? (ha)
2) Does the inside HAVE to be lined with Spanish Cedar? or will just Cedar work? How thick of a lining?
3) Darrell thinks a 1/4 inch wall, and tongue and groove seals separating the compartments will hold humidity, anyone know/have anything to say about this?
4) What beads should I use? everyone on here seems viciously loyal to their bead brands.

ANY AND ALL CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS WELCOMED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

Thanks Guys,

Rob

1) www.woodfinder.com
2) Spanish Cedar and Cedar are two totally different animals. Spanish Cedar is actually a hardwood in the mahogany family, cedar is a softwood in the cypress family. Spanish cedar gets it's name from the aroma of it's wood when cut, and that's where the similarities end. Cedar is so pungent that it will likely overpower the natural flavors/aromas your cigars within less than a year, possibly as quickly as within a few months. It's also debatable how well cedar holds a humidity range that is ideal for cigars. There can also be issues with the soft wood leaking sap. Best bet, just get Spanish cedar or mahogany to line the humidor.
3) I've seen it accomplished with a thinner piece, so 1/4" is probably fine.
4) Either hcmbeads.com or Heartfelt.com They work a bit differently but produce similar results. Each has some unique characteristics, either will serve you well.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by T.G

2) Spanish Cedar and Cedar are two totally different animals. Spanish Cedar is actually a hardwood in the mahogany family, cedar is a softwood in the cypress family. Spanish cedar gets it's name from the aroma of it's wood when cut, and that's where the similarities end. Cedar is so pungent that it will likely overpower the natural flavors/aromas your cigars within less than a year, possibly as quickly as within a few months. It's also debatable how well cedar holds a humidity range that is ideal for cigars. There can also be issues with the soft wood leaking sap. Best bet, just get Spanish cedar or mahogany to line the humidor.

Do NOT use regular cedar for a humidor. Spanish cedar (mahogany) is the way to go.

[cmitch]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Do NOT use regular cedar for a humidor. Spanish cedar (mahogany) is the way to go.

Let's put a huge ditto on that. A store in Mt. Juliet, TN lined their walk in humidor in American Red Cedar. I really feel sorry for the loss of product when that aroma kills them.

Originally Posted by cmitch

Let's put a huge ditto on that. A store in Mt. Juliet, TN lined their walk in humidor in American Red Cedar. I really feel sorry for the loss of product when that aroma kills them.

I appreciate and will heed this warning, no way I am going to spend my hard earned moolah to ruin my sticks, that is why I am asking for everyone's input, and I appreciate yours....

Thanks,

Rob

[Boz]

Originally Posted by cmitch

Let's put a huge ditto on that. A store in Mt. Juliet, TN lined their walk in humidor in American Red Cedar. I really feel sorry for the loss of product when that aroma kills them.

Originally Posted by pnoon

Do NOT use regular cedar for a humidor. Spanish cedar (mahogany) is the way to go.

I know that you posted this a few days ago, and I appreciate the input, Definitely won't use regular cedar... but that's not why I reposted/quoted this,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading and your input pnoon, from what I can tell your a very active member on here, and one of the Eleven (which I take to mean your one of the creators) and I appreciate your time in my newb endeavors...

Any more helpful hints or words of advice are greatly appreciated, and check back often as I will be loading pictures as the actual construction begins... Darrel and I are going shopping for supplies tomorrow so construction will begin soon!!!

Thanks again pnoon / Everyone,

Rob

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

I know that you posted this a few days ago, and I appreciate the input, Definitely won't use regular cedar... but that's not why I reposted/quoted this,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading and your input pnoon, from what I can tell your a very active member on here, and one of the Eleven (which I take to mean your one of the creators) and I appreciate your time in my newb endeavors...

Any more helpful hints or words of advice are greatly appreciated, and check back often as I will be loading pictures as the actual construction begins... Darrel and I are going shopping for supplies tomorrow so construction will begin soon!!!

Thanks again pnoon / Everyone,

Rob

My pleasure, Rob.
While I am one of the owners and admins of Cigar Asylum, that does not make me any more of an expert than anyone else. There are others more knowledgable and competent in the construction arts. I just happen to know that regular cedar is bad for humidors.

I do look forward to the pictures.

[jluck]

In the last pic....I would not do the 45 degree "tray supports" personally, I think it would add unnecessary awkwardness to putting in and removing cigars,boxed or unboxed. I would just use a small (1/2") square stock type runners to support tray on.