fave Aristocrat wood selection

markem · 10-24-2009, 03:10 PM

I keep vacillating between building a walk-in and going the Aristocrat route. I love natural hardwood furniture (ask anyone who have been over to the house

), so I tend to head over to Bob's site to drool over woods on occasion.

All our hardwood furniture (with the exception of the cabinets in the kitchen) are cherry. I love the way it get darker and more 3-dimensional with time. As result, most of the I would like to own from Bob is, of course, in cherry.

What are your fave woods if you ordered from Aristocrat?

Here are my current top faves. 1st is cherry with quilted maple inlay and the second is all mahogany.

Not interested in glass doors as it would wind up in the living room, most likely.

Anthem · 10-24-2009, 03:22 PM

I went with the Mahogany.

md4958 · 10-24-2009, 03:36 PM

the one on the right is gorgeous!

markem · 10-24-2009, 03:40 PM

just so people know, I'm NOT looking for a vote on the two listed.

10-24-2009, 03:45 PM

The Quilted maple is georgous and is the wood I'm using on my latest project, but the book match crotch would definitely be my choice in this case. Both are absolutely beautiful though.

St. Lou Stu · 10-24-2009, 03:48 PM

Mesquite is my fav:

montecristo#2 · 10-24-2009, 04:20 PM

Since my house has Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, I decided to go with Dark Red Mahogany. Bob sent me a couple of images he found to make sure we were talking about the same flooring.

Then out of the blue, he sent me an email telling me he was sending me two wood samples so I could compare two potential stains. He said the only way to know which would look the best was to compare them in the actual room where the humidor would be.

I told him I wanted it darker, but we ended up going with the ligher of the two stains. It looks great in the room.

I am extremely happy with my selection.

Mark - what size are you looking at? I definitely recommend measuring where you think it will go to see how much room it will take up. I didn't realize how deep 25 inches is until I was trying to find a good place for mine. Let's just say, it didn't look good where we thought it was going to go.

icehog3 · 10-24-2009, 04:29 PM

I went with the Mahogony, it is a claasic...but the Cherrywood is quite beautiful too.

Ashcan Bill · 10-24-2009, 04:42 PM

I went with a dark red mahogany. It blends in well with our mahogany flooring and my dark oak den furniture. It's been a very worthwhile investment.

WyGuy · 10-24-2009, 06:52 PM

My favorite would have to be the Black Walnut.

Bigwaved · 10-24-2009, 07:10 PM

You have seen my favorite in person.

mmblz · 10-24-2009, 08:09 PM

why, mine of course...

cherry with sapele inlays (quilted maple on the top)

huero71 · 10-24-2009, 08:41 PM

I went with the dark red mahogany too... I love it.

10-25-2009, 08:13 PM

I went natural Cherry and it is Beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful. Bob is da man!

mosesbotbol · 10-26-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cf2112

I went natural Cherry and it is Beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful.

That is what I have too. It's pretty. Really comes down to what furniture you want the humidor to match. I picked the nickel knobs too, not much for brass anything.

I would suggest getting the lock whether you need it or not. Once it's built, it's too late to get a lock easily.

10-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Every Aristocrat gives me wood.

What? What kind? Oh sorry.

Can't go wrong with cherry Mark it's gorgeous.

Keep us posted.

s15driftking · 10-25-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Every Aristocrat gives me wood.

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ditto!! I'll never spend the money on one, but they sure are nice!

ucla695 · 10-25-2009, 08:45 PM

I'm a fan of figured wood...walnut burl, crotch mahogany, birds eye maple, you name it.

MNSmoker · 10-25-2009, 10:16 PM

This is my dream humidor. Waaaay out of my league, but I absolutely love it.

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marge796 · 10-26-2009, 08:25 AM

I had Bob build me a cherry and quilted maple extended mini. He did a great job looks wonderful. Can't go wrong with Aristocrat humidors.

Chris.....

10-24-2009, 03:10 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	fave Aristocrat wood selection I keep vacillating between building a walk-in and going the Aristocrat route. I love natural hardwood furniture (ask anyone who have been over to the house ), so I tend to head over to Bob's site to drool over woods on occasion. All our hardwood furniture (with the exception of the cabinets in the kitchen) are cherry. I love the way it get darker and more 3-dimensional with time. As result, most of the I would like to own from Bob is, of course, in cherry. What are your fave woods if you ordered from Aristocrat? Here are my current top faves. 1st is cherry with quilted maple inlay and the second is all mahogany. Not interested in glass doors as it would wind up in the living room, most likely. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-24-2009, 03:36 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection the one on the right is gorgeous! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

10-24-2009, 03:40 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection just so people know, I'm NOT looking for a vote on the two listed. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-24-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
Humidor Minister Guest Posts: n/a	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection The Quilted maple is georgous and is the wood I'm using on my latest project, but the book match crotch would definitely be my choice in this case. Both are absolutely beautiful though.

10-24-2009, 03:48 PM	#6
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection Mesquite is my fav: __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

10-24-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
Anthem Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 619 Trading: (18)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I went with the Mahogany. __________________ "Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma."

10-24-2009, 04:20 PM	#7
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection Since my house has Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, I decided to go with Dark Red Mahogany. Bob sent me a couple of images he found to make sure we were talking about the same flooring. Then out of the blue, he sent me an email telling me he was sending me two wood samples so I could compare two potential stains. He said the only way to know which would look the best was to compare them in the actual room where the humidor would be. I told him I wanted it darker, but we ended up going with the ligher of the two stains. It looks great in the room. I am extremely happy with my selection. Mark - what size are you looking at? I definitely recommend measuring where you think it will go to see how much room it will take up. I didn't realize how deep 25 inches is until I was trying to find a good place for mine. Let's just say, it didn't look good where we thought it was going to go.

10-24-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I went with the Mahogony, it is a claasic...but the Cherrywood is quite beautiful too. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#9
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I went with a dark red mahogany. It blends in well with our mahogany flooring and my dark oak den furniture. It's been a very worthwhile investment.

10-24-2009, 06:52 PM	#10
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection My favorite would have to be the Black Walnut.

10-24-2009, 07:10 PM	#11
Bigwaved 99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lilliput Posts: 812 Trading: (3)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection You have seen my favorite in person.

10-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#12
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection why, mine of course... cherry with sapele inlays (quilted maple on the top) __________________ herf wear

10-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
huero71 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 297 Trading: (2)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I went with the dark red mahogany too... I love it. __________________ I.B.E.W. Local 47

10-25-2009, 08:13 PM	#14
cf2112 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I went natural Cherry and it is Beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful. Bob is da man!

10-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#16
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection Every Aristocrat gives me wood. What? What kind? Oh sorry. Can't go wrong with cherry Mark it's gorgeous. Keep us posted.

10-25-2009, 08:45 PM	#18
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I'm a fan of figured wood...walnut burl, crotch mahogany, birds eye maple, you name it.

10-25-2009, 10:16 PM	#19
MNSmoker Well Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: Twin Cities Posts: 398 Trading: (13)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection This is my dream humidor. Waaaay out of my league, but I absolutely love it. __________________

10-26-2009, 08:25 AM	#20
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: fave Aristocrat wood selection I had Bob build me a cherry and quilted maple extended mini. He did a great job looks wonderful. Can't go wrong with Aristocrat humidors. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill