A little help with new box.

joeobx · 10-21-2009, 07:00 PM

Looking for a litttle help. Just ordered a new cabinet humidor and looking for some advice on setting this one up since it's bigger than anything I've had before. I got the Montegue thats 24x26x30. Any help on what to what to use to season it and for how long would be great. Also what to use for humidification (electronic,beads,gel). I feel like a kid waiting for x-mas morning to get here.

Dux · 10-21-2009, 08:39 PM

I would go with beads, I have a very large cab and have no issues with using just beads.. Check with shilala

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23111

sjnovakovich · 10-22-2009, 03:41 PM

You are going to love that box man! I bought one about a year ago. Me, my recliner, my tv, my remote, and my Monte by my side.

joeobx · 10-22-2009, 04:35 PM

Hope it gets here soon, running out of space in 50qt cooler. Any suggestion on how I should season it. How many lbs of beads should I use, I've never used them before. I have about 250 to put in it.

md4958 · 10-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Scott will school you on what you need for beads.

As far as seasoning, i use a small bowl of distilled water with a crumpled up papertowel in it. Take care not to spill any water, and if you do, soak it up, too much water could cause the wood to swell and warp.

Seasoning could take a week or it could take a month... it depends on how dry the Spanish cedar inside is. When the hygro reads 65% or above for a few days in a row you should be good.

ps. you might consider getting some 65% humidity beads. I find that my cigars smoke better at 65, than at 70, but to each his own

DBall · 10-22-2009, 05:31 PM

Find a pic of it online and post it up here so we can see what it looks like!

I have a cabinet humi also and right now I have (probably not enough) beads and a moist'n'aire. Works pretty well for me.....

captain53 · 10-24-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Scott will school you on what you need for beads.

As far as seasoning, i use a small bowl of distilled water with a crumpled up papertowel in it. Take care not to spill any water, and if you do, soak it up, too much water could cause the wood to swell and warp.

Seasoning could take a week or it could take a month... it depends on how dry the Spanish cedar inside is. When the hygro reads 65% or above for a few days in a row you should be good.

ps. you might consider getting some 65% humidity beads. I find that my cigars smoke better at 65, than at 70, but to each his own

Only thing I do different is use a fresh new clean sponge rather than the papertowel. Shilala Beads

joeobx · 10-22-2009, 05:37 PM

Just like the one 4 posts up. Would also like to find an oust fan or two if anyone knows where I can find them.

DBall · 10-22-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

Just like the one 4 posts up.

I'm not seeing a picture... maybe it's on a hosting site I blocked. I'll check from a different browser.

DBall · 10-22-2009, 05:48 PM

Tried with a different browser and my palm pre... still not seeing a pic.

captain53 · 10-24-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

Just like the one 4 posts up. Would also like to find an oust fan or two if anyone knows where I can find them.

I bought some Oust Fans on Ebay pretty reasonable and also found some on Amazon. If you can't find any drop me a note as I have a couple of extras. But, I am not sure how much good they do as they move very very very little air.

md4958 · 10-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Dan, hes talking about the pic in sjnovakovich avatar

joeobx · 10-22-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Dan, hes talking about the pic in sjnovakovich avatar

Sorry should have pointed that out......still new to postin.....buy the way cigar monster has a decent deal right now if you like RP

DBall · 10-22-2009, 06:26 PM

Ahh... ok. That's a nice little cabinet!

10-22-2009, 07:56 PM

I think I remember seeing your shed...umm...hum(ungus)idor in the show us your big gigantic humidor thread!

I am looking at a Montie also, might have to step down a size though. But the deal I am able to get makes me want to sell something to get the bigger one. I have the feeling that a humidor is a lot like a gun safe. Get one bigger than you think you will ever need. That way it will last a couple of years longer, before you need to get a new one!

Tim L.

joeobx · 10-22-2009, 09:46 PM

cheaphumidors= 575 on my door step

DBall · 10-22-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fyrftr

I have the feeling that a humidor is a lot like a gun safe. Get one bigger than you think you will ever need. That way it will last a couple of years longer, before you need to get a new one!

You, sir, are a smart man!

10-22-2009, 11:34 PM

$375 with $7.00 shipping. If the deal still stands, will find out if still avalible in a couple of weeks when the distributer gets back in state. I'll have to fill it with empty boxes to help hold the rh and to keep it from echoing! Anyone want to buy some ammo?!?!

joeobx · 10-23-2009, 04:34 AM

Man thats a great deal, thought I looked at about every web site..... best I saw was 495 but had 100 shipping. I've been stocking up on empty box's too.

10-23-2009, 07:36 AM

Sorry Joe, It's not on a web site. I have a friend, who has a friend who's sister...

I believe it is a wholesale/distributer price (limited time offer!). I can't really afford it, but how can I afford not to!!

Ya know?

Tim L.

10-21-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	A little help with new box. Looking for a litttle help. Just ordered a new cabinet humidor and looking for some advice on setting this one up since it's bigger than anything I've had before. I got the Montegue thats 24x26x30. Any help on what to what to use to season it and for how long would be great. Also what to use for humidification (electronic,beads,gel). I feel like a kid waiting for x-mas morning to get here.

10-21-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
Dux Lebowski Urban Achiever! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,103 Trading: (24)	Re: A little help with new box. I would go with beads, I have a very large cab and have no issues with using just beads.. Check with shilala http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23111

10-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
sjnovakovich Stinky Old Stogie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 99 Trading: (2)	Re: A little help with new box. You are going to love that box man! I bought one about a year ago. Me, my recliner, my tv, my remote, and my Monte by my side.

10-22-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: A little help with new box. Hope it gets here soon, running out of space in 50qt cooler. Any suggestion on how I should season it. How many lbs of beads should I use, I've never used them before. I have about 250 to put in it.

10-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: A little help with new box. Scott will school you on what you need for beads. As far as seasoning, i use a small bowl of distilled water with a crumpled up papertowel in it. Take care not to spill any water, and if you do, soak it up, too much water could cause the wood to swell and warp. Seasoning could take a week or it could take a month... it depends on how dry the Spanish cedar inside is. When the hygro reads 65% or above for a few days in a row you should be good. ps. you might consider getting some 65% humidity beads. I find that my cigars smoke better at 65, than at 70, but to each his own __________________ "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.

10-22-2009, 05:31 PM	#6
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: A little help with new box. Find a pic of it online and post it up here so we can see what it looks like! I have a cabinet humi also and right now I have (probably not enough) beads and a moist'n'aire. Works pretty well for me..... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: A little help with new box. Just like the one 4 posts up. Would also like to find an oust fan or two if anyone knows where I can find them.

10-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: A little help with new box. Tried with a different browser and my palm pre... still not seeing a pic. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-22-2009, 06:02 PM	#12
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: A little help with new box. Dan, hes talking about the pic in sjnovakovich avatar __________________ "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.

10-22-2009, 06:26 PM	#14
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: A little help with new box. Ahh... ok. That's a nice little cabinet! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-22-2009, 07:56 PM	#15
fyrftr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help with new box. I think I remember seeing your shed...umm...hum(ungus)idor in the show us your big gigantic humidor thread! I am looking at a Montie also, might have to step down a size though. But the deal I am able to get makes me want to sell something to get the bigger one. I have the feeling that a humidor is a lot like a gun safe. Get one bigger than you think you will ever need. That way it will last a couple of years longer, before you need to get a new one! Tim L.

10-22-2009, 09:46 PM	#16
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: A little help with new box. cheaphumidors= 575 on my door step __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-22-2009, 11:34 PM	#18
fyrftr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help with new box. $375 with $7.00 shipping. If the deal still stands, will find out if still avalible in a couple of weeks when the distributer gets back in state. I'll have to fill it with empty boxes to help hold the rh and to keep it from echoing! Anyone want to buy some ammo?!?!

10-23-2009, 04:34 AM	#19
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: A little help with new box. Man thats a great deal, thought I looked at about every web site..... best I saw was 495 but had 100 shipping. I've been stocking up on empty box's too. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-23-2009, 07:36 AM	#20
fyrftr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little help with new box. Sorry Joe, It's not on a web site. I have a friend, who has a friend who's sister... I believe it is a wholesale/distributer price (limited time offer!). I can't really afford it, but how can I afford not to!! Ya know? Tim L.