My New Humi

yachties23 · 06-02-2010, 02:30 PM

Six Months of utter chaos finally calmed down. Between two moves, a huge-life changing experience, and the ups and downs of work, things took shape about six weeks ago, so I finally got to finish up my humidor project.

Here are some pics I snapped this afternoon

I'll have to search around to see if I have any of the rough build pictures laying around.

Some details:

Outer box is crafted from pine, put together with biscuit joints. Inside is lined with spanish cedar, drawer area is sealed off. Lighting is LED touch lights, and right now just has some of my cutters/lighters/ and ashtray.

Some issues:

Right now in NY humidity is never an issue. My desktop humidor never would never spike too high nor fall too low during the Summer, however during the Winter, it would drop a few points. Currently I have about 1/2 of beads and a few xikar crystal setups mounted on the side. I'm pondering going with something electronic, unless somebody here points me in a better direction.

As always, any input on how to maintain it, would be much appreciated.

1badhog07 · 06-02-2010, 02:32 PM

nice chris...

Brutus2600 · 06-02-2010, 02:36 PM

It sounds awesome! I don't see any pictures though?

tomc3084 · 06-02-2010, 02:43 PM

yes what about pics, we all love pics

yachties23 · 06-02-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus2600

It sounds awesome! I don't see any pictures though?

Sorry for some reason they weren't linking....

Here you go.

also please disregard the dust, lol... was too impatient when moving the furniture around to clean it up before shooting.

VirtualSmitty · 06-02-2010, 03:05 PM

Very nice Chris

kelmac07 · 06-02-2010, 03:05 PM

Very nice indeed!!

Brutus2600 · 06-02-2010, 03:06 PM

Looks great! I love the end table look which people probably will do a double take to see it's a nice looking humidor

For something that size I wouldn't worry with an active humidification system (oasis, etc). Honestly, if you have enough beads in there, it should keep it stable enough despite the season. Your temperature might fluctuate, especially being near what looks to be a sliding glass door or full length window, but the RH should be pretty stable. Might want to go up from 1/2 lb of beads to 1 - 1 1/2 lbs of beads. The two vendors I know of both have calculators on their site on how much you need for your size humidor.

DropTheE · 06-02-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yachties23

Sorry for some reason they weren't linking....

Here you go.

also please disregard the dust, lol... was too impatient when moving the furniture around to clean it up before shooting.

Sweet!! There is nothing like a DIY humi. I wouldn't know anything about it because of my hands being all thumbs, but it sounds good. Great Job!!

68TriShield · 06-02-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus2600

It sounds awesome! I don't see any pictures though?

Well, I wasn't going to say anything but....

Great Job Chris!

jimmyk26 · 06-02-2010, 03:52 PM

Looks great. Also nice selection you got there

yachties23 · 06-02-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DropTheE

Sweet!! There is nothing like a DIY humi. I wouldn't know anything about it because of my hands being all thumbs, but it sounds good. Great Job!!

Can't take all the credit. The design was mine, and I did do all of the labor, but not without consulting with my dad. Dude has hands of gold, anything he touches turns out awesome.

CigarNut · 06-02-2010, 10:33 PM

Very cool humi! Looks like some nice sticks too!

Barcode · 06-02-2010, 10:58 PM

Very Nice, is the drawer a storage place for singles?

yachties23 · 06-03-2010, 01:02 PM

Nope, drawer is seperate from the cedar lined box itself. Just using it for storage of lighters, cutters, etc...

maninblack · 06-06-2010, 01:16 PM

Nice looking humi indeed! And damn nice selection also!

06-02-2010, 02:30 PM	#1
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	My New Humi Six Months of utter chaos finally calmed down. Between two moves, a huge-life changing experience, and the ups and downs of work, things took shape about six weeks ago, so I finally got to finish up my humidor project. Here are some pics I snapped this afternoon I'll have to search around to see if I have any of the rough build pictures laying around. Some details: Outer box is crafted from pine, put together with biscuit joints. Inside is lined with spanish cedar, drawer area is sealed off. Lighting is LED touch lights, and right now just has some of my cutters/lighters/ and ashtray. Some issues: Right now in NY humidity is never an issue. My desktop humidor never would never spike too high nor fall too low during the Summer, however during the Winter, it would drop a few points. Currently I have about 1/2 of beads and a few xikar crystal setups mounted on the side. I'm pondering going with something electronic, unless somebody here points me in a better direction. As always, any input on how to maintain it, would be much appreciated. __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

06-02-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
1badhog07 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: gustavo Location: laredo,tx Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: My New Humi nice chris... __________________ I WILL SMOKE NO CIGAR BEFORE ITS TIME

06-02-2010, 02:36 PM	#3
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: My New Humi It sounds awesome! I don't see any pictures though?

06-02-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: My New Humi yes what about pics, we all love pics __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-02-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: My New Humi Very nice Chris __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

06-02-2010, 03:05 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My New Humi Very nice indeed!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-02-2010, 03:06 PM	#8
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: My New Humi Looks great! I love the end table look which people probably will do a double take to see it's a nice looking humidor For something that size I wouldn't worry with an active humidification system (oasis, etc). Honestly, if you have enough beads in there, it should keep it stable enough despite the season. Your temperature might fluctuate, especially being near what looks to be a sliding glass door or full length window, but the RH should be pretty stable. Might want to go up from 1/2 lb of beads to 1 - 1 1/2 lbs of beads. The two vendors I know of both have calculators on their site on how much you need for your size humidor.

06-02-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
jimmyk26 Jimmy Jim Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Kings of Leon Location: buy the ocean Posts: 495 Trading: (32)	Re: My New Humi Looks great. Also nice selection you got there

06-02-2010, 10:33 PM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: My New Humi Very cool humi! Looks like some nice sticks too! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-02-2010, 10:58 PM	#14
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: My New Humi Very Nice, is the drawer a storage place for singles?

06-03-2010, 01:02 PM	#15
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: My New Humi Nope, drawer is seperate from the cedar lined box itself. Just using it for storage of lighters, cutters, etc... __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

06-06-2010, 01:16 PM	#16
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: My New Humi Nice looking humi indeed! And damn nice selection also! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA