travel humidor project?

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 10:26 AM

picked this up at a garage sale over the summer...

just ran across it again while cleaning. Im thinking this could turn into a rather awesome travel humidor. good idea or bad?

also, suggestions on how to do it right...

Ogre · 12-30-2010, 10:30 AM

is the case air tight??? I think it would work great.

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 10:32 AM

no but that can be very easily fixed with a flight case like this

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 11:36 AM

now i really need advice for properly removing glue from the wood or what to do about it?

babybob2k · 12-30-2010, 11:43 AM

Mineral spirits or denatured alcohol would be the best bet for getting it off without screwing with the wood.

Are you going to line it with something else, or just make it air tight and use it as is? If your going to re-line it, does the rest of the stuff really need to come off?

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 11:48 AM

idk about the rest of the stuff, As i haven't decided yet. As you could see from the first pics, the thick foam did need to go.

Ranger_B · 12-30-2010, 11:56 AM

Is there any odor to the case? Its hard to tell with the pic how thick the wood is thats left. If you could just lightly sand the inside and then find some thin cedar from boxes I would just line it and check for air tightness. If you are truly just talking using it as a temp travel case I would just find some tuperware that fits and get some beads and call it a day. Good luck looks like a good project

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 12:03 PM

pretty thin, but a case of this type is very strong. Also, no noticeable odors

guitar4001 · 12-30-2010, 12:12 PM

looks cool. i would just lay cedar in there and call it a day...but that may not be wise.

ATobin · 12-30-2010, 12:13 PM

"Goo Gone" might help with the glue but it could leave behind an odor. Sanding or even a steel wool could work as well, but covering it up might be your better option.

Chingas · 12-30-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ATobin

"Goo Gone" might help with the glue but it could leave behind an odor. Sanding or even a steel wool could work as well, but covering it up might be your better option.

Goo gone is BadAss. WD-40 works well. Wouldn't worry too much about an odor. Let it dry after your done. Then you can water wash with baking soda.

From there you could seal the interior if you're still worried.

Parshooter · 12-30-2010, 02:16 PM

How you finish the inside or make it air-tight depends on how you are going to use it. If just for weekend herfs, I wouldn't worry about it being air-tight, just put your perfectly stored cigars in ziplocks and they will stay good for days. If you plan on using it for longer than a week, I would try to get it air-tight and use beads or humi packs.

Bill86 · 12-30-2010, 02:20 PM

I agree goo gone works good but that odor is intense. I would just line it. Although even a good razor blade will take away the glue pretty quickly and easily. Stick a flash light in there (preferably an LED) and see how good/bad it seals.

jonumberone · 12-30-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

no but that can be very easily fixed with a flight case like this

I'm interested in knowing how this is accomplished!

Chingas · 12-30-2010, 02:29 PM

You can also try a blow dryer or a small iron. Both will loosen the glue with no stink!

I use a heat gun with good results.

Ranger_B · 12-30-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

I'm interested in knowing how this is accomplished!

A quick strip of weather stripping or cut and fit cedar to overlap just as in your humidor. A good silicon sealant would work too.

Just my

DropTheE · 12-30-2010, 02:42 PM

One of those shark steamer cleaner things might work to soften up the glue and then scrape it off with a razorblade.

Alot of travel humidors have foam insterts, perhaps if you were able to find a nice bed of solid foam and then use pick and pluck to make your cigar cradles. Sporting goods stores are pretty good about carrying pick and pluck in their gun departments.

If it is an anvil case, those are really good about keeping the water out anyway, I have had rain fall on my anvil cases and the inside stays dry. I don't see you leaving your cigars out in the rain very often. Great looking case, outside has some attitude. A great sign of any road case.

Devanmc · 12-30-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

A quick strip of weather stripping or cut and fit cedar to overlap just as in your humidor. A good silicon sealant would work too.

Just my

rubber was the plan if needed

thanks for the input guys. Im going to pull out my heat gun and razor tonight. see where that takes me.

CRIMPS · 12-31-2010, 08:14 AM

I like this. I have had a similar idea as well.

12-31-2010, 08:35 AM

be careful with the heat gun and the wood!!!

12-30-2010, 10:26 AM	#1
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	travel humidor project? picked this up at a garage sale over the summer... just ran across it again while cleaning. Im thinking this could turn into a rather awesome travel humidor. good idea or bad? also, suggestions on how to do it right... __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-30-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: travel humidor project? is the case air tight??? I think it would work great.

12-30-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: travel humidor project? no but that can be very easily fixed with a flight case like this __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-30-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: travel humidor project? now i really need advice for properly removing glue from the wood or what to do about it? __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-30-2010, 11:43 AM	#5
babybob2k Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Cory Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 43 Trading: (1)	Re: travel humidor project? Mineral spirits or denatured alcohol would be the best bet for getting it off without screwing with the wood. Are you going to line it with something else, or just make it air tight and use it as is? If your going to re-line it, does the rest of the stuff really need to come off?

12-30-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: travel humidor project? idk about the rest of the stuff, As i haven't decided yet. As you could see from the first pics, the thick foam did need to go. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-30-2010, 11:56 AM	#7
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: travel humidor project? Is there any odor to the case? Its hard to tell with the pic how thick the wood is thats left. If you could just lightly sand the inside and then find some thin cedar from boxes I would just line it and check for air tightness. If you are truly just talking using it as a temp travel case I would just find some tuperware that fits and get some beads and call it a day. Good luck looks like a good project

12-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#8
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: travel humidor project? pretty thin, but a case of this type is very strong. Also, no noticeable odors __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-30-2010, 12:12 PM	#9
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: travel humidor project? looks cool. i would just lay cedar in there and call it a day...but that may not be wise.

12-30-2010, 12:13 PM	#10
ATobin El Nino Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Theresa, NY Posts: 35 Trading: (0)	Re: travel humidor project? "Goo Gone" might help with the glue but it could leave behind an odor. Sanding or even a steel wool could work as well, but covering it up might be your better option.

12-30-2010, 02:16 PM	#12
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: travel humidor project? How you finish the inside or make it air-tight depends on how you are going to use it. If just for weekend herfs, I wouldn't worry about it being air-tight, just put your perfectly stored cigars in ziplocks and they will stay good for days. If you plan on using it for longer than a week, I would try to get it air-tight and use beads or humi packs. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

12-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: travel humidor project? I agree goo gone works good but that odor is intense. I would just line it. Although even a good razor blade will take away the glue pretty quickly and easily. Stick a flash light in there (preferably an LED) and see how good/bad it seals.

12-30-2010, 02:29 PM	#15
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: travel humidor project? You can also try a blow dryer or a small iron. Both will loosen the glue with no stink! I use a heat gun with good results. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

12-30-2010, 02:42 PM	#17
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: travel humidor project? One of those shark steamer cleaner things might work to soften up the glue and then scrape it off with a razorblade. Alot of travel humidors have foam insterts, perhaps if you were able to find a nice bed of solid foam and then use pick and pluck to make your cigar cradles. Sporting goods stores are pretty good about carrying pick and pluck in their gun departments. If it is an anvil case, those are really good about keeping the water out anyway, I have had rain fall on my anvil cases and the inside stays dry. I don't see you leaving your cigars out in the rain very often. Great looking case, outside has some attitude. A great sign of any road case. __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

12-31-2010, 08:14 AM	#19
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: travel humidor project? I like this. I have had a similar idea as well. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

12-31-2010, 08:35 AM	#20
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