Antique made into humidor

CoreyD · 06-27-2012, 10:51 PM

In my bad luck june month I assisted a friend moving stuff from his storage unit. In return he gave me a antique trunk with cedar inside semi good seal. I have put my digi reader in there and it has maintained 60 humidity without any water in it what so ever or sticks for close to 11 hours, with it dropping to 59 a few minutes after opening it a lil bit ago twice. The Antique inside dimensions are 44 1/2 inches long, 16 1/2 inches wide and around 18 inches deep including the hollow lid. It also has a felted cedar tray in it almost as long as trunk for singles.

My idea is to graduate my coolidors to this Antique. My interesting thought is due to bad luck June, Funds are limited atm for more beads so was wondering the possibility that a dish of distilled water along with my shilala hcm beads from the coolidors would be able to regulate the trunk so the 2 -75 court coolidors can be emptied and placed in storage for camping or future use or PIF to a close brother just starting. I'm assuming I will have to just try it out by physical experiment but figured with enuff members that not only know of maintaining humidification but also have knowledge of said beads, someone might of as well tried and succeeded at something similar.

I would post pictures of trunk but Camera broke during other mishaps in bad luck June. I may have access to a camera when a buddy gets back from a work week.

My next question is in the age to better prove a seal in certain areas that is some possible future leak issues in certain areas inside what would be a good caulk for sealant that would not destroy the antique value of the item but ensure safety during winter and other months. And if value part can not be saved what would one use.

CRIMPS · 06-28-2012, 11:18 AM

Forgive me if my questions don't address your exact questions.

What type of cedar? I would guess it isn't Spanish Cedar. I would also expect this to complicate your humidification issues as well as the stability of the chest.

Regarding the leaks... if the chest was full and you had sufficient beads... I wouldn't expect small leaks to be too big of a deal. If you didn't want to seal the chest, maybe you can rebuild it to be a little tighter?

I would love to see pics

Remo · 06-28-2012, 12:01 PM

Sorry

CasaDooley · 06-28-2012, 06:44 PM

Corey, the short answer is that the trunk is most likely to be lined with aromatic cedar, good for clothes, bad for cigars (the smell will from the cedar will mess up yer smokes!).

ckay · 06-28-2012, 08:22 PM

You can use foam weatherstripping for a seal. My only concern is what the interior is lined with as posted above.

06-27-2012, 10:51 PM	#1
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Antique made into humidor In my bad luck june month I assisted a friend moving stuff from his storage unit. In return he gave me a antique trunk with cedar inside semi good seal. I have put my digi reader in there and it has maintained 60 humidity without any water in it what so ever or sticks for close to 11 hours, with it dropping to 59 a few minutes after opening it a lil bit ago twice. The Antique inside dimensions are 44 1/2 inches long, 16 1/2 inches wide and around 18 inches deep including the hollow lid. It also has a felted cedar tray in it almost as long as trunk for singles. My idea is to graduate my coolidors to this Antique. My interesting thought is due to bad luck June, Funds are limited atm for more beads so was wondering the possibility that a dish of distilled water along with my shilala hcm beads from the coolidors would be able to regulate the trunk so the 2 -75 court coolidors can be emptied and placed in storage for camping or future use or PIF to a close brother just starting. I'm assuming I will have to just try it out by physical experiment but figured with enuff members that not only know of maintaining humidification but also have knowledge of said beads, someone might of as well tried and succeeded at something similar. I would post pictures of trunk but Camera broke during other mishaps in bad luck June. I may have access to a camera when a buddy gets back from a work week. My next question is in the age to better prove a seal in certain areas that is some possible future leak issues in certain areas inside what would be a good caulk for sealant that would not destroy the antique value of the item but ensure safety during winter and other months. And if value part can not be saved what would one use. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety Last edited by CoreyD; 06-27-2012 at 11:00 PM.

06-28-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Antique made into humidor Forgive me if my questions don't address your exact questions. What type of cedar? I would guess it isn't Spanish Cedar. I would also expect this to complicate your humidification issues as well as the stability of the chest. Regarding the leaks... if the chest was full and you had sufficient beads... I wouldn't expect small leaks to be too big of a deal. If you didn't want to seal the chest, maybe you can rebuild it to be a little tighter? I would love to see pics __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

06-28-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Antique made into humidor Sorry __________________

06-28-2012, 06:44 PM	#4
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Antique made into humidor Corey, the short answer is that the trunk is most likely to be lined with aromatic cedar, good for clothes, bad for cigars (the smell will from the cedar will mess up yer smokes!). __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

06-28-2012, 08:22 PM	#5
ckay Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 71 Trading: (0)	Re: Antique made into humidor You can use foam weatherstripping for a seal. My only concern is what the interior is lined with as posted above.