Weekend Humidor Project

groogs · 09-10-2009, 09:19 PM

Well I didn't have much going on last weekend so I figured another humidor wouldn't hurt. In all honesty another humidor was a necessity. I have filled all my current humidors and coolers to the brim. I used an oak ice box end table. I had to replace the back and bottom, because they were both very flimsy.

Here is a picture of it before I refinished it.

I had some cedar in the shop for the cabinet I just started building, so I just had to run it through the jointer and planer and I was good to go.

Her it is refinished and re assembled. It took me about 6 days to complete it and I am happy with how it turned out. I decided to go with a darker finish, becasue there was a dark stain on the top that I couldn't sand it out. The dark stain covered it perfectly and I really like the color.

09-10-2009, 09:24 PM

Great job! She's a beauty!

groogs · 09-10-2009, 09:25 PM

I decided to change out the original name plate with the Scorpion badge from my box of Camacho's. I was going to use the Camacho embelem also, but it didn't fit anywhere.

The inside is all Spanish cedar. I used the extra slats to cover the joints and I also figured they would help the air circulate better with all the boxes I am going to pack in there.

I was going to put a seal around the door, but it seals really well already, so it is seasoning right now and it will be full very soon.

Skywalker · 09-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Wow Grant!!! That looks fantastic!!!

BTW - Bruiser's tail made it into one of the photos!!!

groogs · 09-10-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Wow Grant!!! That looks fantastic!!!

BTW - Bruiser's tail made it into one of the photos!!!

What do you expect, that dog has to be in the middle of everything.

09-10-2009, 09:57 PM

Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

14holestogie · 09-10-2009, 10:00 PM

Looks very nice, Grant.

I'll also have to keep my eye open for some reclamation projects for the winter.

Poronico · 09-11-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyanide

Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

I would advise craigslist, i found a grandfather clock which was a kit set from '75 which retailed for about 1400 back then and picked it up for 30 bucks and a 6 pack of coors

theonlybear4CORT · 09-10-2009, 10:02 PM

Damn Grant that's a kick ass project.

weak_link · 09-10-2009, 10:02 PM

Nice work Grant, looking good.

poriggity · 09-10-2009, 10:05 PM

Thats awesome! My parents used to have an old icebox like that.. Wonder what happened to it... I need another humidor.
Scott

groogs · 09-10-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyanide

Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay.

At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

My mom said she has seen a few of these at yard sales, so that might be a good place to look as well. I told her to grab me a few more if she sees thed.

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Thats awesome! My parents used to have an old icebox like that.. Wonder what happened to it... I need another humidor.
Scott

I took this one from my parents. My mom had two more that she gave to my sister. I am going to have to see if she is using them.

09-10-2009, 10:06 PM

You did a really nice job, my friend. Really nice.

Scottw · 09-10-2009, 10:08 PM

Excellent work Grant, use it in good health.

09-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Looks good!

I really like that finish you put on it!

Adriftpanda · 09-10-2009, 10:15 PM

Dang that is freaking sweet! Good job grant!

Ratters · 09-10-2009, 10:18 PM

That looks awesome Grant. I have some Padilla Burberrey's for you to put in there.

groogs · 09-10-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

That looks awesome Grant. I have some Padilla Burberrey's for you to put in there.

Is there a secret herf this weekend?

Ratters · 09-11-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by groogs

Is there a secret herf this weekend?

bobarian · 09-11-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

09-10-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Weekend Humidor Project Well I didn't have much going on last weekend so I figured another humidor wouldn't hurt. In all honesty another humidor was a necessity. I have filled all my current humidors and coolers to the brim. I used an oak ice box end table. I had to replace the back and bottom, because they were both very flimsy. Here is a picture of it before I refinished it. I had some cedar in the shop for the cabinet I just started building, so I just had to run it through the jointer and planer and I was good to go. Her it is refinished and re assembled. It took me about 6 days to complete it and I am happy with how it turned out. I decided to go with a darker finish, becasue there was a dark stain on the top that I couldn't sand it out. The dark stain covered it perfectly and I really like the color. Last edited by groogs; 09-10-2009 at 09:28 PM.

09-10-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Great job! She's a beauty!

09-10-2009, 09:25 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project I decided to change out the original name plate with the Scorpion badge from my box of Camacho's. I was going to use the Camacho embelem also, but it didn't fit anywhere. The inside is all Spanish cedar. I used the extra slats to cover the joints and I also figured they would help the air circulate better with all the boxes I am going to pack in there. I was going to put a seal around the door, but it seals really well already, so it is seasoning right now and it will be full very soon.

09-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Wow Grant!!! That looks fantastic!!! BTW - Bruiser's tail made it into one of the photos!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
Cyanide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Man that kicks @ss. I am going to have to start looking for old oak ice boxes now as well on ebay. At that to the jewelry display cases, wine coolers and aquariums that I have been searching for, in the hopes of finding a cheap item I can convert to humi.

09-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#7
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Looks very nice, Grant. I'll also have to keep my eye open for some reclamation projects for the winter. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

09-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#9
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Damn Grant that's a kick ass project.

09-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#10
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Nice work Grant, looking good.

09-10-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Thats awesome! My parents used to have an old icebox like that.. Wonder what happened to it... I need another humidor. Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

09-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekend Humidor Project You did a really nice job, my friend. Really nice.

09-10-2009, 10:08 PM	#14
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Excellent work Grant, use it in good health.

09-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Looks good! I really like that finish you put on it!

09-10-2009, 10:15 PM	#16
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project Dang that is freaking sweet! Good job grant! __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

09-10-2009, 10:18 PM	#17
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Weekend Humidor Project That looks awesome Grant. I have some Padilla Burberrey's for you to put in there.