Humidor Build Questions

ksknnr · 01-09-2013, 12:32 PM

So I have decided to take on a winter project, and I just had a few questions for the experts. I picked up a good size cabinet at a local estate sale. Its pretty cool, it looks like a grandfather Clock, but the whole thing besides the clock on top is a cabinet with 4 shelves. I think it may be oak, but it is painted black, so I may strip it down to bare wood. It is a pretty solid piece.
I was planning on buying or having made some cedar drawers. Is it absolutely neccesary to line the inside with cedar before I install the drawers?
Also, any suggestions on what type of humidty device would work better? beads or a humidifer?
The inside dimensions are roughly 48" High x 12" wide x 12" deep

Any help would be great, I will start posting pics when the project gets started.

Chainsaw13 · 01-09-2013, 12:37 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56327

Bondo 287 · 01-09-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56327

Awesome link. Enjoyed

Before you line, talk to your tray manufacturer. Likely he will have some input.

Chainsaw13 · 01-09-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bondo 287

Awesome link. Enjoyed

Figured its basically the same thing he's looking to do.

shilala · 01-09-2013, 01:33 PM

I'd like to build a grandfather clock. Scratch that. I WILL build a grandfather clock one of these days.

Threadjack off.

01-09-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ksknnr

So I have decided to take on a winter project, and I just had a few questions for the experts. I picked up a good size cabinet at a local estate sale. Its pretty cool, it looks like a grandfather Clock, but the whole thing besides the clock on top is a cabinet with 4 shelves. I think it may be oak, but it is painted black, so I may strip it down to bare wood. It is a pretty solid piece.
I was planning on buying or having made some cedar drawers. Is it absolutely neccesary to line the inside with cedar before I install the drawers?
Also, any suggestions on what type of humidty device would work better? beads or a humidifer?
The inside dimensions are roughly 48" High x 12" wide x 12" deep

Any help would be great, I will start posting pics when the project gets started.

I know as soon as I say this someone will disagree with me... but I would say for the purposes of making sure everything is sealed up tight and making sure when you do order your drawers it would probably be best to start by lining the cabinet first, IMHO...

Wharf Rat · 01-09-2013, 07:12 PM

Each wood has a different smell. For example, I have a solid oak bureau that makes my clothes smell like, well, oak. So, after you strip it, I'd give it a sniff and see if that's how you want your cigars to smell. If not, line.

01-09-2013, 07:22 PM

Yea Bob... awesome link... thanks

ksknnr · 01-09-2013, 07:30 PM

That was a helpful link, that's actually where I got the inspiration to take this on. I only hope mine comes out half as good as that one.

the nub · 01-09-2013, 08:38 PM

if it's tall and narrower like typical grandfather clocks then you will be faced with humidity stratification. Even with fans, it would be difficult to force humidity throughout this shape of cabinet with only one humidifying device. IMO best to go with a humidifying device in each area that is restricted by airflow. Beads would be your best option.

01-09-2013, 12:32 PM	#1
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Humidor Build Questions So I have decided to take on a winter project, and I just had a few questions for the experts. I picked up a good size cabinet at a local estate sale. Its pretty cool, it looks like a grandfather Clock, but the whole thing besides the clock on top is a cabinet with 4 shelves. I think it may be oak, but it is painted black, so I may strip it down to bare wood. It is a pretty solid piece. I was planning on buying or having made some cedar drawers. Is it absolutely neccesary to line the inside with cedar before I install the drawers? Also, any suggestions on what type of humidty device would work better? beads or a humidifer? The inside dimensions are roughly 48" High x 12" wide x 12" deep Any help would be great, I will start posting pics when the project gets started.

01-09-2013, 12:37 PM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Humidor Build Questions http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56327 __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-09-2013, 01:33 PM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Humidor Build Questions I'd like to build a grandfather clock. Scratch that. I WILL build a grandfather clock one of these days. Threadjack off. __________________

01-09-2013, 07:12 PM	#7
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Humidor Build Questions Each wood has a different smell. For example, I have a solid oak bureau that makes my clothes smell like, well, oak. So, after you strip it, I'd give it a sniff and see if that's how you want your cigars to smell. If not, line.

01-09-2013, 07:22 PM	#8
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Humidor Build Questions Yea Bob... awesome link... thanks

01-09-2013, 07:30 PM	#9
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Re: Humidor Build Questions That was a helpful link, that's actually where I got the inspiration to take this on. I only hope mine comes out half as good as that one.

01-09-2013, 08:38 PM	#10
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: Humidor Build Questions if it's tall and narrower like typical grandfather clocks then you will be faced with humidity stratification. Even with fans, it would be difficult to force humidity throughout this shape of cabinet with only one humidifying device. IMO best to go with a humidifying device in each area that is restricted by airflow. Beads would be your best option.