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Jefft72 · 07-09-2012, 10:41 AM

I haven't taken the journey myself yet, but I have done some reading on the subject. From what I have been able to gather if you want to build a simple humidor then you need to be able to build a nice solid box. Sounds easy, but it will really depend on the tools that you have and the attention to detail that you pay on the project.

Being able to cut accurate and repeatable 90 and 45 degree angles will cut down on the frustration level. You can do with only a solid table saw, but if you have also have a compound miter saw then that might be a benefit. A router/router table will help in finishing the box with nice clean edges. Cheap? Woodworking is a hobby that most certainly isn't cheap, but so long as you buy good quality tools and learn how to use them then you will be off to a good start.

The wood choices to use for the outside of the box really depend on your budget and personal preference. However, Spanish cedar will be the choice for the inside. I believe there are some other options to use inside, but spanish ceder is the most prevalent.

Good luck and let us know how your project goes. Once I get my garage in order I plan on giving it a go as well.

07-09-2012, 10:41 AM	#9
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Building a humidor I haven't taken the journey myself yet, but I have done some reading on the subject. From what I have been able to gather if you want to build a simple humidor then you need to be able to build a nice solid box. Sounds easy, but it will really depend on the tools that you have and the attention to detail that you pay on the project. Being able to cut accurate and repeatable 90 and 45 degree angles will cut down on the frustration level. You can do with only a solid table saw, but if you have also have a compound miter saw then that might be a benefit. A router/router table will help in finishing the box with nice clean edges. Cheap? Woodworking is a hobby that most certainly isn't cheap, but so long as you buy good quality tools and learn how to use them then you will be off to a good start. The wood choices to use for the outside of the box really depend on your budget and personal preference. However, Spanish cedar will be the choice for the inside. I believe there are some other options to use inside, but spanish ceder is the most prevalent. Good luck and let us know how your project goes. Once I get my garage in order I plan on giving it a go as well.