New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi

shilala · 10-24-2011, 01:44 PM

I finally started reworking my big old display humi.
I got this thing a few years ago from Quaker Steak and Lube in Cranberry, PA. That's a Pittsburgh suburb. I brought it home, added fans, four of those little oasis humidifiers, and tons of cold cathode light tubes. Everything was controlled by an awesome control center that looked like a stack of cigar boxes. Lift the lid and there were all the control switches for everything.
The cold cathodes sucked. They were flaky and didn't like to work, or half the tube lit, or they didn't work at all. The humidifiers needed filling constantly cause it leaked like a sieve.
So I picked up an Avallo Accumonitor system and a big bunch of t5 flourescents, a plug bar and tons of silicone. So far I just tore her apart and sealed her up. Today I'm going to stain the fan bar so it matches the humi and mount the plug bar and try to figure out where I'll hide the computer power supply that powers the fans.

Here's a pic of the old girl before the tear down...

and here's a pic as she sits now...

I'll post updates as she goes. If you guys want detailed pics on the fans and lights and stuff, I'll show you how I did that stuff, too.

deadrise · 10-24-2011, 01:53 PM

very cool good luck with the leaks

irratebass · 10-24-2011, 02:12 PM

This looks nice Scott, looking forward to the updates.

Remo · 10-24-2011, 02:13 PM

Very cool Scott, good luck.

shilala · 10-24-2011, 02:19 PM

I'm excited about seeing her all slap full up of cigars. I'm going to try to do some sort of inventory when I fill her up, just so I can guage how insane I am.

Blak Smyth · 10-24-2011, 02:20 PM

That will be one badass cabinet!
Good luck, keep us posted with pics!

kelmac07 · 10-24-2011, 02:58 PM

Here we go.

Apoco · 10-24-2011, 03:58 PM

Gonna go ahead and subscribe to this one. Best of luck!

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N2 GOLD · 10-24-2011, 04:16 PM

& It begins...

Lanks85 · 10-24-2011, 04:30 PM

Stoked to see how this project comes along. She's a beaut!

Boz · 10-24-2011, 05:17 PM

Wow very cool Scott. I cant wait to see it all filled up.

MrClean · 10-24-2011, 08:06 PM

Nice project Scott, can't wait to see the progress!

SteelCityBoy · 10-25-2011, 06:40 AM

Scott, I had no idea you could pick up a humi from a Quaker Steak and Lube! First of all, I love that place and there are none out here neary Philly, second of all I didn't think they even sold cigars! Either way that is a awesome pick up and I would love to see how it progresses! I am in the market for a nice sized humi myself so PLEASE keep me posted if you see anything more out that way.

Even though you are having to put some work into that thing it should be well worth it in the end!

longknocker · 10-25-2011, 06:46 AM

Looking Good, Brother!

Thanks For The Pics!

shilala · 10-25-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

Scott, I had no idea you could pick up a humi from a Quaker Steak and Lube! First of all, I love that place and there are none out here neary Philly, second of all I didn't think they even sold cigars! Either way that is a awesome pick up and I would love to see how it progresses! I am in the market for a nice sized humi myself so PLEASE keep me posted if you see anything more out that way.

Even though you are having to put some work into that thing it should be well worth it in the end!

I found this thing on Craigslist a few years ago, Ken. It had been in the Quaker Steak and Lube when they opened, along with a great big cigar locker. They moved away from that idea and had the humi and locker in storage. I went and took a look and dragged the humi home. I lived about an hour and a half northeast of Pittsburgh at that time.
You should keep an eye on Craigslist. Stuff like this shows up on there a lot.

irratebass · 10-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

You should keep an eye on Craigslist. Stuff like this shows up on there a lot.

Not in my area

rizzle · 10-25-2011, 03:26 PM

Cool. Haven't seen a shilala project in a while.

SteelCityBoy · 10-25-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I found this thing on Craigslist a few years ago, Ken. It had been in the Quaker Steak and Lube when they opened, along with a great big cigar locker. They moved away from that idea and had the humi and locker in storage. I went and took a look and dragged the humi home. I lived about an hour and a half northeast of Pittsburgh at that time.
You should keep an eye on Craigslist. Stuff like this shows up on there a lot.

I will definately check it out. For some reason I didn't even think of craigslist. I am really just now starting to really need something bigger. I don't exactly need a humi that large but my 150 count desktop is busting at the gills right now and I want something a bit nicer to properly display my cigars. Thanks for the info and looking forward to seeing how the project turns out.

10-25-2011, 09:01 AM

Very cool project! I'm looking forward to what you do with it!

Smokin Gator · 10-25-2011, 09:07 AM

I loved her before and look forward to the updates on the update!

10-24-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi I finally started reworking my big old display humi. I got this thing a few years ago from Quaker Steak and Lube in Cranberry, PA. That's a Pittsburgh suburb. I brought it home, added fans, four of those little oasis humidifiers, and tons of cold cathode light tubes. Everything was controlled by an awesome control center that looked like a stack of cigar boxes. Lift the lid and there were all the control switches for everything. The cold cathodes sucked. They were flaky and didn't like to work, or half the tube lit, or they didn't work at all. The humidifiers needed filling constantly cause it leaked like a sieve. So I picked up an Avallo Accumonitor system and a big bunch of t5 flourescents, a plug bar and tons of silicone. So far I just tore her apart and sealed her up. Today I'm going to stain the fan bar so it matches the humi and mount the plug bar and try to figure out where I'll hide the computer power supply that powers the fans. Here's a pic of the old girl before the tear down... and here's a pic as she sits now... I'll post updates as she goes. If you guys want detailed pics on the fans and lights and stuff, I'll show you how I did that stuff, too. __________________

10-24-2011, 01:53 PM	#2
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi very cool good luck with the leaks __________________

10-24-2011, 02:12 PM	#3
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi This looks nice Scott, looking forward to the updates. __________________

10-24-2011, 02:13 PM	#4
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Very cool Scott, good luck. __________________

10-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi I'm excited about seeing her all slap full up of cigars. I'm going to try to do some sort of inventory when I fill her up, just so I can guage how insane I am. __________________

10-24-2011, 02:20 PM	#6
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi That will be one badass cabinet! Good luck, keep us posted with pics! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-24-2011, 02:58 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Here we go. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-24-2011, 03:58 PM	#8
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Gonna go ahead and subscribe to this one. Best of luck! Posted via Mobile Device

10-24-2011, 04:16 PM	#9
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi & It begins... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

10-24-2011, 04:30 PM	#10
Lanks85 That's a paddlin' Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Steve Location: British Coumbia, Canada Posts: 110 Trading: (0)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Stoked to see how this project comes along. She's a beaut!

10-24-2011, 05:17 PM	#11
Boz In Vino Veritas Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: William Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 1,544 Trading: (18)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Wow very cool Scott. I cant wait to see it all filled up. __________________ The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.

10-24-2011, 08:06 PM	#12
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Nice project Scott, can't wait to see the progress! __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-25-2011, 06:40 AM	#13
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Scott, I had no idea you could pick up a humi from a Quaker Steak and Lube! First of all, I love that place and there are none out here neary Philly, second of all I didn't think they even sold cigars! Either way that is a awesome pick up and I would love to see how it progresses! I am in the market for a nice sized humi myself so PLEASE keep me posted if you see anything more out that way. Even though you are having to put some work into that thing it should be well worth it in the end! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-25-2011, 06:46 AM	#14
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Looking Good, Brother! Thanks For The Pics!

10-25-2011, 03:26 PM	#17
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Cool. Haven't seen a shilala project in a while.

10-25-2011, 09:01 AM	#19
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi Very cool project! I'm looking forward to what you do with it!

10-25-2011, 09:07 AM	#20
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: New Project : Resurrecting The Display Humi I loved her before and look forward to the updates on the update! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade