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More pics... a few days sooner then I had expected... Darrel made some more saw dust today...
[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/8...45e05338_z.jpg Humidor 013 by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] Here we can see my second layer... The humidification beads will go in the bottom in the 1.5 inch pocket between the base and this layer... when completed this layer will have a Spanish Cedar slatted bottom... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/8...f0ff9720_z.jpg Humidor 012 by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] Darrel can sure make some good slots. you can barely make out the seams where these 2 parts will separate... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/8...ac325ff6_z.jpg Humidor 011 by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] On top of this section goes one more wall section attached to a lid... Darrel took this picture to show how my drawer will be flush with the front and side faces... We are going to get pop release tracks to run the drawer... so no need for a pull or other hardware... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8...913df512_z.jpg Humidor 010 by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] My baby as it stands now... Darrel will start on the next 8 inch tall wall that goes on top of it next, followed by the lid... Which means I am getting ever closer to having to find Spanish Cedar without it costing me an arm and a leg... Anyone have suggestions? / Comments? I'd love to hear them... |
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Looking good for sure there man
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glad to see some progress, its looking good :tu
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Looking nice, are you going to put any kind of finish on the wood
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I think it would look nice either way. Yall picked out a nice piece of wood that has alot of grain running through it.
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Yea... well my bar is really dark... and given the moolah I spent on the wood I do want it to show some grain pattern... so I guess I am going to go with the same tone... just a bit lighter...
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I like when things match, but aren't identical. I like the idea of same tone but lighter color. Can't wait to see it when its done.
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It's DEFINITELY going to have a lot of clear on it... the question is to stain or not to stain... Anyone that has experience with red oak or woodworking in general want to weigh in on this? Thanks guys, Rob |
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Got any new updates for us, Rob?
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Well I do and I don't... Darrel is still working on it and has made good headway he says but he won't let me see it... I think he is going for shock and awe and I am completely ok with it... So unfortunately no pictures but he did say he ordered the lid hardware as well as the slides for my accessory drawer... Other then that we are kind of at a stand still till I get my money together for the half inch chat inlay... My estimates are 150.00 worth of it from Rockler so it might take a minute as all good things do...
Thanks for the interest! :) Rob |
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Can't wait for some pics when they arrive. Looking forward to it, Rob.
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GOOD NEWS!!!!!
So after 1 CRAZY, and let me emphasize CRAZY Weekend of running drunks back and forth from the hotel to the casino I have enough money to make my Spanish Cedar order from Rockler... Placing the order Monday so Darrel will have all he needs to wrap up my box except for the finish and finishing touches... Meanwhile I am starting to consider humidification options... I feel that with the money I have spent... Kitty Litter is definitely out of the question... So that leaves 2 options as far as I can tell... HCM Beads or Heartfelt...? Feel free to give me your opinions... I'll be needing a whole pound either way... And I'll admit I am biased toward HCM beads because Shilala is a member here and I want to support a fellow Inmate... However, the pollster in me wanted to have some other opinions weigh in (forgive me Shilala)... So there you have it... HCM vs. Heartfelt... Discuss... |
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IT ARRIVED!!!
My Rockler order came in yesterday! $150.00 dollars later I have all the Spanish cedar needed for my humi's lining and trays... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8...8fb0e278_z.jpg Untitled by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] These 3 Pieces and 14 more... 17 total... of 5in wide, 24in long, 3/8's in thick Spanish Cedar... Between Mark's (Conch Republican) bomb and this I feel like its Christmas... :D |
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As for the Red Oak... you may want to try what is known as "fuming".... this will darken the oak significantly without using stains.... Pick up one of those totes with a lid that your box will fit in. Then, using cool whip containers or jar lids or whatever you can find.... pour some amonia in them.... put the humidor in the tote, seal the lid and leave it be for a couple days... The amonia reacts with the tanins in the oak.... and oak is heavy in tanins - and it will darken it up, naturally.... for a gorgeous look. The ammonia fumes will disapate.... and not present a problem. My example below is in White Oak.... but, I'm sure red oak would do the same.... Before: http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...0119121518.jpg After: http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...206121853a.jpg |
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I Just wanted to add... How awesome it is that Ed, (Waxing Moon) of Waxing Moon Humidors, stopped in on my thread to offer some advice... Thanks Ed... :tu
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So tonight I came into work and Darrel had a surprise for me... my first spanish cedar tray...
[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8...381cac02_z.jpg Untitled by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] I am so excited... :D I can't wait to see the rest... |
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So Darrel Gave me some more pictures tonight so I thought I'd share them with everyone...
[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8...ac78e094_z.jpg Acc. Drawer by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] This shows the front view of my box as well as my accessory draw to hold my cutters, lighters, finger bags, and Notebook... http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8...83de1f14_z.jpg Side View by Robulous78, on Flickr This shows the side of my humi, the recessed handles for the middle section and the buckles that latch the bottom and middle together... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8...39c70bac_z.jpg Inner View by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] This View shows the interior with my 3/8's Spanish Cedar lining, the lip that will overlap the section that goes ontop, the inner rest for the tray, and the groove that seats the outer hull of the humi... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8...91481202_z.jpg Inner View 2 by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] This shows pretty much the same as the previous but with my 3/8's thick tray in the bottom resting on the inner catch... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8...71e98d3a_z.jpg Bottom Tray by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] This shows the tray removed from the bottom... With 3/8's lining, and 3/8's thick trays, that means my sticks will be surrounded by 3/4's an inch of Spanish Cedar... I can't wait to see what that does for aging... I AM SOOOO EXCITED.... I can't wait to see what Darrel has in mind for the finish... !!! |
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So to give everyone an idea of where this is heading... on top of this goes another section the same height as the middle, which will have a catch and room for 3- 2 inch deep trays, then an inch thick 4 sided "breadboard" top with 3/4's inch recess and grate for upper humidification, and will have both a lock and a magnetic seal to be extra tight...
The bottom tray catch also leaves 3/4's an inch room for lower humidification as well... another buckle latch will join the middle section to the top and the next section will have recessed handles as well... |
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FYI -New pictures are 1 page back...
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2) You can substitute a little mohagany instead of cedar, but your cigars won't get that great cedar smell nor does it protect against worms. Regular cedar isn't very good, it doesn't absorb as well and has a strong woody odor. 3) I can't say for sure since I don't build humidors, but I don't think this would have too much of a problem. I wonder about how far moisture gets absorbed tho, you might have a little loss if it absorbs further than 1/4". PM Waxingmoon on these forums, Ed is pretty knowledgeable, he should know. 4) I'm not going to recommend one brand or another since this always leads to a fight on the forums. But both brands do their job very well. I will say tho that (Disclaimer: IN MY EXPERIENCE) recharging heartfelt beads is far easier than hcm beads, however hcm beads seem to last longer on a single charge, so take your pick. |
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How is this coming?
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So far it looks awesome... keep it up!!!
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Christmas has come and gone! Where is it!
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LoL Zane, yea I know... Darrel has had a few hurdles in his life lately that has slowed our progress... His wife underwent an operation that didn't go so well... then an emergency room trip... then a long recovery... He is hoping to make some progress soon... and so am I but as you know, life gets in the way from time to time... let me assure you and everyone else... this project is not forgotten, it will get finished... and there will be more pictures as soon as we get a few more things done...
Thanks for checking in on this, Zane... :tu |
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Can't wait to see the finished product. Looks like its going to be a HUGE humidor.
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How about an update Roberto?
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Yeah Rob! We all want to see it. I feel like its being made for me I am so excited!
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I got to this late but you can lay a coat of laquer between the spanish cedar and oak. this will seal the oak. You don't want to do this to your spanish cedar..it would be nasty.
Everything else has been answered really.. If you build one in the future, check your local lumber mills. They will have a larger variety and you won't have to pay department store prices. You can save money by using a cheaper wood for the outside box and lay veneer over it..still line with spanish cedar or another mahogany, though. You could buy some exotic wood, have your friend use a bandsaw to cut several thin planks and then joint/plane them..this will allow you to save money and use any wood you want for the exterior without breaking the bank. Looks like it's turning out well. Nice project. |
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Well... No new news yet... but Darrel did set some time aside for the following week... So hopefully there will be more progress to show soon... :tu
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Ok... Good news fella's... Darrel's wife is out of the hospital and things are looking up... :tu
Darrel says he is going to get back to work on it soon which should only put this a few weeks from being completed... :D I'm excited... :lr |
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Any update?
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Well... I spoke to Darrel and he says its all assembled and is now being lacquered... shouldn't be much longer I hope...
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So this is a week or 2 late but here is how it all ended up...
[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8...e9046bb0_c.jpg Untitled by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] The Finish is not what I had in mind, but I must say as the days pass it is growing on me... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8...7dbcb23c_c.jpg Untitled by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] The Seasoning process... Lined with 1/4 inch Spanish Cedar... I gave it 1 good wipe with a fresh sponge and distilled water, then left the tupper wear of distilled inside with trays for 3 hours... then gave it one more through rubdown and again left the tupper wear of distilled inside... Notice the magnetic sealer strip Darrell channeled into the top... closes tight like a glove... The following day I gave the 3 trays 2 separate rubdowns and then removed the tupper wear of distilled and placed the radio controlled weather sensor, verified to be accurate by another hygrometer, inside, allowing me to keep temp and RH tabs wire free and without opening the lid... [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8536/8...6abb2f29_c.jpg Untitled by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG] Did I mention it has an accessory drawer? :D The RH went high but after 3 days settled to a comfortable 65% and held it for 24+ hours... Before you guys get all crazy... http://dyom.gtagames.nl/5790/tobecontinued.jpg |
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