what can I use for shelves??

eber · 02-12-2009, 09:35 AM

I have a 28 bottle vino and my friend made me three shelves out of luan with a spanish cedar veneer, however after letting them sit for over a month the smell of the contact cement is still strong after having them in the vino, I am worried that the smell will affect the cigars. can I use just luan with slots or holes drilled for shelves? I know spanish cedar is important but I store only boxes and some singles in a tray in there so there is plenty of cedar in there already. If not luan, what are some other suggestions, or if you have any experience with the contact cement smell please let me know as well

Thanks
eber

bobarian · 02-12-2009, 10:32 AM

I use 1/4 cedar cut to length. http://www.woodcraft.com/product.asp...4&FamilyID=680

I use 1 long piece per shelf, leaving space between the pieces for air curculation. You can fit 3 but then you need to cut holes and buy extra cedar.

Otherwise, nothing wrong with the wire shelves.

poker · 02-12-2009, 10:35 AM

or...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=shelves

gettysburgfreak · 02-12-2009, 10:52 AM

using the wood from woodcrafters I made my own. Cost me 60 bucks and about 10 minutes worth of cutting. I cut two boards to size and glued to smaller pieces to each end making a rectangle which allowed them to slip in the slots easy and it has a large center hole for air flow.

02-12-2009, 12:14 PM

I've gotten it from internetlumber.com as well. This comes in 5/16" thick planks. Its very aromatic.

Spanish Cedar

02-12-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

or...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=shelves

Thanks for the plug

Next round begins in a few weeks.

Chas

Mtmouse · 02-12-2009, 09:25 PM

You can try some of these places in your area.

http://www.boehm-madisen.com/
Woodcraft
Rockler

Or me.

eber · 02-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtmouse

You can try some of these places in your area.

http://www.boehm-madisen.com/
Woodcraft
Rockler

Or me.

yeah I tried those places minus the madison one and all they had was extremely warped, check your PM

Mtmouse · 02-13-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

yeah I tried those places minus the madison one and all they had was extremely warped, check your PM

Responded.

lightning9191 · 02-13-2009, 04:50 PM

I just went to Lowe's and bought some oak planks. I cut them to size and slid them in. They work fine as long as you don't have a strong desire for cedar.

eber · 02-13-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning9191

I just went to Lowe's and bought some oak planks. I cut them to size and slid them in. They work fine as long as you don't have a strong desire for cedar.

that might be my best bet, like I said I really don't need the cedar because I have all boxes in there already, so oak is okay to use?

lightning9191 · 02-13-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

that might be my best bet, like I said I really don't need the cedar because I have all boxes in there already, so oak is okay to use?

All of your cigars will be in boxes right? I don't see a problem as long as they don't contact it. The oak shelves have no to little smell to them. I picked up the 1/4" thick by 6" wide planks and cut two for every slot that way I could leave a gap for air circulation.

eber · 02-13-2009, 09:16 PM

Yeah they will all be in boxes or cedar trays none of them will come in direct contact with the oak

MNSmoker · 02-13-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtmouse

Or me.

Tim's shelves rock! I just placed my second order with him for my second Vino.

Here's an old picture, but it shows the profile of the full height shelves and the trays. If you would like additional pictures, let me know.

Bruzee · 02-13-2009, 09:49 PM

I too have Mtmouse's shelves, and love them. They are worth the extra chedder IMHO.

acarr · 02-13-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

I too have Mtmouse's shelves, and love them. They are worth the extra chedder IMHO.

Me three! The unfinished cedar gives a lot of surface area to help regulate humidity quickly. Especially after opening the door.

TXRebel · 02-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eber

I know spanish cedar is important but I store only boxes and some singles in a tray in there so there is plenty of cedar in there already.

Just use the wire shelves that came with the vino.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruzee

I too have Mtmouse's shelves, and love them. They are worth the extra chedder IMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarr

Me three! The unfinished cedar gives a lot of surface area to help regulate humidity quickly.

+4 for Mtmouse shelves

eber · 02-13-2009, 10:38 PM

thanks for all the input guys, I will probably be getting some nice shelves and drawers like mtmouse's or chasden's later on when I have some extra money, maybe sooner if I get some $$ for the birthday next month

lostark374 · 02-13-2009, 10:55 PM

why not use black or clear Acrylic its easy to work with and pretty sturdy. and wont screw with your RH.and doesnt absorb anything.

02-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#1
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	what can I use for shelves?? I have a 28 bottle vino and my friend made me three shelves out of luan with a spanish cedar veneer, however after letting them sit for over a month the smell of the contact cement is still strong after having them in the vino, I am worried that the smell will affect the cigars. can I use just luan with slots or holes drilled for shelves? I know spanish cedar is important but I store only boxes and some singles in a tray in there so there is plenty of cedar in there already. If not luan, what are some other suggestions, or if you have any experience with the contact cement smell please let me know as well Thanks eber

02-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? I use 1/4 cedar cut to length. http://www.woodcraft.com/product.asp...4&FamilyID=680 I use 1 long piece per shelf, leaving space between the pieces for air curculation. You can fit 3 but then you need to cut holes and buy extra cedar. Otherwise, nothing wrong with the wire shelves.

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poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? or... http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=shelves __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? using the wood from woodcrafters I made my own. Cost me 60 bucks and about 10 minutes worth of cutting. I cut two boards to size and glued to smaller pieces to each end making a rectangle which allowed them to slip in the slots easy and it has a large center hole for air flow. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

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pmp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what can I use for shelves?? I've gotten it from internetlumber.com as well. This comes in 5/16" thick planks. Its very aromatic. Spanish Cedar

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Mtmouse Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 46 Trading: (10)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? You can try some of these places in your area. http://www.boehm-madisen.com/ Woodcraft Rockler Or me.

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lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? I just went to Lowe's and bought some oak planks. I cut them to size and slid them in. They work fine as long as you don't have a strong desire for cedar. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

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eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? Yeah they will all be in boxes or cedar trays none of them will come in direct contact with the oak

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Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? I too have Mtmouse's shelves, and love them. They are worth the extra chedder IMHO. __________________

02-13-2009, 10:38 PM	#18
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? thanks for all the input guys, I will probably be getting some nice shelves and drawers like mtmouse's or chasden's later on when I have some extra money, maybe sooner if I get some $$ for the birthday next month

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lostark374 Framed Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Southern California Posts: 432 Trading: (5)	Re: what can I use for shelves?? why not use black or clear Acrylic its easy to work with and pretty sturdy. and wont screw with your RH.and doesnt absorb anything.