Hu-modification

Pseudosacred · 04-30-2012, 08:47 PM

Well, I got this humi a few weeks ago...around Easter. I seasoned it and got it all ready and then realized...there is nowhere to put the humidification boxes. So I looked around local wood shops and landed a piece.

I pretty much just build a small insert in the bottom. It took me a few hours, because my wood working is awful...I really had to take my time

Well, here it is!

I think it looks pretty good

Digs · 04-30-2012, 09:01 PM

So both your humidification blocks will slide in the wooden holder, retainer.

Pseudosacred · 04-30-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Digs

So both your humidification blocks will slide in the wooden holder, retainer.

That's how ya do it!

TJarv · 04-30-2012, 09:15 PM

Looks better than what I could have done

CRIMPS · 04-30-2012, 09:56 PM

Nice way to clean up one of the necessities of every humidor. Great job.

RobR1205 · 04-30-2012, 09:57 PM

I need to do something similar...yours gives me a good idea!

Pseudosacred · 04-30-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

Nice way to clean up one of the necessities of every humidor. Great job.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

I need to do something similar...yours gives me a good idea!

Glad I could show you something! The most nerve racking part is gluing it in...gorrilla glue is a pain to get off, and if I would have messed it up...it would have looked awful!

Ncpsycho · 05-02-2012, 09:05 AM

Looks pretty good to me, nj

xFreebirdx · 05-02-2012, 09:10 AM

You did a great job!

Blak Smyth · 05-02-2012, 09:11 AM

Nick, I am confused. You built the divider with the spaces to fit the humidifiers into?
If so, it looks really good.

Pseudosacred · 05-02-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Nick, I am confused. You built the divider with the spaces to fit the humidifiers into?
If so, it looks really good.

That's what I did. There was no spot for the humidifiers and I didn't want to use one of the magnet-stick on ones.

Thanks!

RobR1205 · 05-02-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

That's what I did. There was no spot for the humidifiers and I didn't want to use one of the magnet-stick on ones.

Thanks!

I dig this idea because I love using Boveda packets. I could slip them right in without a problem. Anyone else have any other suggestions on how to store Boveda packets in a humidor? It is bad/will it cause mold if they touch the cigars like normal sponge/bead humidifiers?

abanytime · 05-02-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

I dig this idea because I love using Boveda packets. I could slip them right in without a problem. Anyone else have any other suggestions on how to store Boveda packets in a humidor? It is bad/will it cause mold if they touch the cigars like normal sponge/bead humidifiers?

Boveda actually markets a cedar "sleeve" to put the packets in. The idea is to mount it inside the lid. Of course, that would defeat the purpose of not attaching it to the humidor.

I think what the OP did looks nicer, and should help regulate humidity more.

nofeardiver · 05-02-2012, 09:36 AM

very, very nice

Pseudosacred · 05-02-2012, 10:29 AM

Well, I don't believe the proximity to the cigar will matter. However, touching the cigar(s) might cause a problem.

CigarNut · 05-02-2012, 11:17 AM

It's fine if Boveda packets touch your cigars. Having said that all humidification devices work via airflow, so if your cigars are packed in around your device (beads, sponge, or Boveda packet) the humidification device will be less effective.

DBall · 05-02-2012, 11:25 AM

I really like that... I'd do something like that and fill it with beads, though... maybe I will do that, actually... wouldn't need the bead bags that way.

Pseudosacred · 05-02-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

I really like that... I'd do something like that and fill it with beads, though... maybe I will do that, actually... wouldn't need the bead bags that way.

That would be cool too. I haven't used beads yet, but I might start. I've read they keep it at a pretty steady 65rH. These humidifiers fluctuate pretty often, mine go from 60-68 all the time.

mithrilG60 · 05-02-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Having said that all humidification devices work via airflow, so if your cigars are packed in around your device (beads, sponge, or Boveda packet) the humidification device will be less effective.

This. Plus the cigars closest will always be exposed to a much more humid environment than the others. Not only does that mean you may have problems maintaining humidity levels elsewhere in the humidor, but the cigars sitting next to the humidification devices are likely to grow mold (had this happen in the past).

For this reason I have a recurring event in my Outlook calendar set to remind me to check/rotate my cigars every 2 months. I can't really rotate the boxes around since they only fit in a specific Tetris-inspired orientation, but I open them all up and check to make sure there's no mold. I rotate the cigars in my singles drawers so they all get equal exposure to air instead of having some remain constantly buried.

NCRadioMan · 05-02-2012, 03:50 PM

If you have no woodworking skills, there is a similar product sold at Cuban Crafters.

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2735

Here is the Boveda holder:

04-30-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
Pseudosacred What will your verse be? Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Nick Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 423 Trading: (1)	Hu-modification Well, I got this humi a few weeks ago...around Easter. I seasoned it and got it all ready and then realized...there is nowhere to put the humidification boxes. So I looked around local wood shops and landed a piece. I pretty much just build a small insert in the bottom. It took me a few hours, because my wood working is awful...I really had to take my time Well, here it is! I think it looks pretty good

04-30-2012, 09:01 PM	#2
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Hu-modification So both your humidification blocks will slide in the wooden holder, retainer. __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

04-30-2012, 09:15 PM	#4
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: Hu-modification Looks better than what I could have done

04-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#5
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Hu-modification Nice way to clean up one of the necessities of every humidor. Great job. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

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RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Hu-modification I need to do something similar...yours gives me a good idea!

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Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Hu-modification Looks pretty good to me, nj

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05-02-2012, 09:11 AM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Hu-modification Nick, I am confused. You built the divider with the spaces to fit the humidifiers into? If so, it looks really good. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

05-02-2012, 09:36 AM	#14
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Hu-modification very, very nice

05-02-2012, 10:29 AM	#15
Pseudosacred What will your verse be? Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Nick Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 423 Trading: (1)	Re: Hu-modification Well, I don't believe the proximity to the cigar will matter. However, touching the cigar(s) might cause a problem.

05-02-2012, 11:17 AM	#16
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Hu-modification It's fine if Boveda packets touch your cigars. Having said that all humidification devices work via airflow, so if your cigars are packed in around your device (beads, sponge, or Boveda packet) the humidification device will be less effective. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#17
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Hu-modification I really like that... I'd do something like that and fill it with beads, though... maybe I will do that, actually... wouldn't need the bead bags that way. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

05-02-2012, 03:50 PM	#20
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Hu-modification If you have no woodworking skills, there is a similar product sold at Cuban Crafters. http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2735 Here is the Boveda holder: __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.