Lined coolidor?

backwoods357 · 03-28-2011, 01:37 AM

I've been thinking what would be the optimal storage solution for my needs/budget. I'm thinking I'll go with a large cooler (100+ qt) and find a Botl with a spanish cedar connection and line the interior. Not just small patches on the inside but fully covering the walls and floor with large single pieces (or several tiled pieces for shipping reasons). The insides of the cooler are rounded and slanted, so it would take a lot of careful measuring and cutting to get it right. I was thinking I would build a ~1" divider in the center (widthwise) to hold beads and have pegs or the like to support four trays near the top, two on each side, one above the other with box storage space available below. Then it would be really easy to for me to scale based on what I needed. If I had a ton of singles, put 2-3 of the trays in, more boxes just use one tray. What I'd like to know is: who has built a storage/organization system, what thickness of cedar to use, who here sells it, is it worth the effort, how would you build it to suit your needs, ect... I have a lot of time to figure this out as I have yet to fill my desktop humi.

CoreyD · 03-28-2011, 02:00 AM

This sounds great but if I did it I'd have to get another coolidor and beads and trays and then the cedar and craftsmanship costs pretty soon it costs more than just a cooler,beads and walla done put boxes in till full the end. I got 2 with beads and an Oust fan in both filled full with just boxes. Misc. singles are even in marked misc. boxes.

Zeuceone · 03-28-2011, 02:07 AM

Here you go, my friend, Ed will take care of you.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41418

03-28-2011, 05:24 AM

I just use cedar trays, and the smell is amazing! But cedar lined coolidor sounds interesting, a little overkill, but interesting nonetheless.

68TriShield · 03-28-2011, 05:53 AM

I have a pretty good supply of cedar sheets used in boxes.That's what I had in my coolers before I got a cabinet,they smelled wonderful.
LMK if you'd like some.

NCRadioMan · 03-28-2011, 07:21 AM

Why line the cooler with something not needed? Yeah, it smells ok but it smells the same when the cooler has a few boxes in it.

Bill86 · 03-28-2011, 03:28 PM

I'm not sure I wouldnt spend the coin to line a cooler, it's unnecessary unless you really like the smell of cedar.

bobarian · 03-28-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Why line the cooler with something not needed? Yeah, it smells ok but it smells the same when the cooler has a few boxes in it.

Not necessary but if you feel the need go for it. Spanish cedar is available from Rockler and Woodcraft at reasonable prices. But also remember that working with SC can be hazardous, especially when sanding.

markem · 03-28-2011, 03:45 PM

Sounds like a cool project. For my coolidors, I grabbed some spanish cedar 1x4s from the local craft store for spacers and kept a bunch of cedar sheets and separators out of various boxes. For my singles, I used deep cedar trays. Yours has a lot more cedar, but I preferred the flexibility of my approach.

Be sure to post pics!

GolfNut · 03-28-2011, 03:49 PM

Hey, I have a ton of scrap pieces of spanish cedar (little ones, odd sizes) if you're just after the "aroma" and a little bit of humidity recovery hold, I can send you a box full and you can dump them in the bottom of your cooler.

BlindedByScience · 03-28-2011, 04:09 PM

I may be with the minority here, but my thoughts are that lined coolers are a complete waste of valuable humidified space. Before I got my Staebell cabinet, I had five coolers up and running with nothing more than boxes and beads in them. I did use a little bubble wrap to fill air space when the coolers weren't full, but nothing more.

Store your cigars in the boxes they came in, and score some empty boxes from the local B&M for your singles. Simple as that.

JMHO - N.F.H.

pnoon · 03-28-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotFromHere

I may be with the minority here, but my thoughts are that lined coolers are a complete waste of valuable humidified space. Before I got my Staebell cabinet, I had five coolers up and running with nothing more than boxes and beads in them. I did use a little bubble wrap to fill air space when the coolers weren't full, but nothing more.

Store your cigars in the boxes they came in, and score some empty boxes from the local B&M for your singles. Simple as that.

JMHO - N.F.H.

I don't think you are in the minority at all.
And I happen to think you are spot on.

03-28-2011, 01:37 AM	#1
backwoods357 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Jorgen Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349 Trading: (14)	Lined coolidor? I've been thinking what would be the optimal storage solution for my needs/budget. I'm thinking I'll go with a large cooler (100+ qt) and find a Botl with a spanish cedar connection and line the interior. Not just small patches on the inside but fully covering the walls and floor with large single pieces (or several tiled pieces for shipping reasons). The insides of the cooler are rounded and slanted, so it would take a lot of careful measuring and cutting to get it right. I was thinking I would build a ~1" divider in the center (widthwise) to hold beads and have pegs or the like to support four trays near the top, two on each side, one above the other with box storage space available below. Then it would be really easy to for me to scale based on what I needed. If I had a ton of singles, put 2-3 of the trays in, more boxes just use one tray. What I'd like to know is: who has built a storage/organization system, what thickness of cedar to use, who here sells it, is it worth the effort, how would you build it to suit your needs, ect... I have a lot of time to figure this out as I have yet to fill my desktop humi.

03-28-2011, 02:00 AM	#2
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Lined coolidor? This sounds great but if I did it I'd have to get another coolidor and beads and trays and then the cedar and craftsmanship costs pretty soon it costs more than just a cooler,beads and walla done put boxes in till full the end. I got 2 with beads and an Oust fan in both filled full with just boxes. Misc. singles are even in marked misc. boxes. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

03-28-2011, 02:07 AM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Lined coolidor? Here you go, my friend, Ed will take care of you. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41418

03-28-2011, 05:24 AM	#4
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lined coolidor? I just use cedar trays, and the smell is amazing! But cedar lined coolidor sounds interesting, a little overkill, but interesting nonetheless.

03-28-2011, 05:53 AM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Lined coolidor? I have a pretty good supply of cedar sheets used in boxes.That's what I had in my coolers before I got a cabinet,they smelled wonderful. LMK if you'd like some.

03-28-2011, 07:21 AM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,275 Trading: (66)	Re: Lined coolidor? Why line the cooler with something not needed? Yeah, it smells ok but it smells the same when the cooler has a few boxes in it. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-28-2011, 03:28 PM	#7
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Lined coolidor? I'm not sure I wouldnt spend the coin to line a cooler, it's unnecessary unless you really like the smell of cedar.

03-28-2011, 03:45 PM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,507 Trading: (47)	Re: Lined coolidor? Sounds like a cool project. For my coolidors, I grabbed some spanish cedar 1x4s from the local craft store for spacers and kept a bunch of cedar sheets and separators out of various boxes. For my singles, I used deep cedar trays. Yours has a lot more cedar, but I preferred the flexibility of my approach. Be sure to post pics! __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-28-2011, 03:49 PM	#10
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Lined coolidor? Hey, I have a ton of scrap pieces of spanish cedar (little ones, odd sizes) if you're just after the "aroma" and a little bit of humidity recovery hold, I can send you a box full and you can dump them in the bottom of your cooler. __________________ www.wineadors.com

03-28-2011, 04:09 PM	#11
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Lined coolidor? I may be with the minority here, but my thoughts are that lined coolers are a complete waste of valuable humidified space. Before I got my Staebell cabinet, I had five coolers up and running with nothing more than boxes and beads in them. I did use a little bubble wrap to fill air space when the coolers weren't full, but nothing more. Store your cigars in the boxes they came in, and score some empty boxes from the local B&M for your singles. Simple as that. JMHO - N.F.H.