Seasoning Question

MrClean · 10-18-2013, 09:35 AM

I have the 150qt Igloo cooler. I ordered 2 drawers and 2 shelves that will be here next week. Any recommendations for seasoning them, or can I just throw them in and start using them? I'm assuming since I have no other storage ability for my sticks, I'm just going to start using them. I use beads for humidification, so I'll just keep an eye on my humidity unless there is something specific I should do to them.

T.G · 10-18-2013, 09:48 AM

Wood is wood. Season them as you would if you were seasoning a humidor.

markem · 10-18-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Wood is wood. Season them as you would if you were seasoning a humidor.

unless, of course, you want the wood to suck the moisture out of your sticks.

dwoodward · 10-18-2013, 10:22 AM

Keep your sticks in Tupperware until you are seasoned. Your also want to give your cooler a good cleaning beforehand. A forumsearch should give you good info.

CigarNut · 10-18-2013, 10:58 AM

Please do not rush the seasoning process. Many people try to season in as short a time as possible and they are not really giving the wood the true seasoning it needs. The point of the seasoning is to saturate the wood at a desirable RH so that the wood does not dry out or wet your cigars.

I hope you enjoy your new kickass coolerdor!

MrClean · 10-18-2013, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys, I've had the cooler in use as a humidor for over a year now. Storage for my sticks out of the cooler is going to be tough, I know we don't have enough sealable containers to hold them. Anyone interested in investing in a storage bag company better do it soon, I'm liable to make one of them rich buying enough bags to hold all of them while the drawers and shelves season.

CigarNut · 10-18-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Thanks guys, I've had the cooler in use as a humidor for over a year now. Storage for my sticks out of the cooler is going to be tough, I know we don't have enough sealable containers to hold them. Anyone interested in investing in a storage bag company better do it soon, I'm liable to make one of them rich buying enough bags to hold all of them while the drawers and shelves season.

You might be able to pick up some inexpensive Rubbermaid containers at your local discount store. A few of those and you should be good to go -- plus you can always use them for "temporary expansion capacity" for your humidor

T.G · 10-18-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Thanks guys, I've had the cooler in use as a humidor for over a year now. Storage for my sticks out of the cooler is going to be tough, I know we don't have enough sealable containers to hold them. Anyone interested in investing in a storage bag company better do it soon, I'm liable to make one of them rich buying enough bags to hold all of them while the drawers and shelves season.

Space bags. Just don't vacuum the air out.

MrClean · 10-18-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Space bags. Just don't vacuum the air out.

Ohhhhh! I have a bunch of those, thanks for the ideas guys!!!

10-18-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Seasoning Question I have the 150qt Igloo cooler. I ordered 2 drawers and 2 shelves that will be here next week. Any recommendations for seasoning them, or can I just throw them in and start using them? I'm assuming since I have no other storage ability for my sticks, I'm just going to start using them. I use beads for humidification, so I'll just keep an eye on my humidity unless there is something specific I should do to them. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-18-2013, 09:48 AM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Seasoning Question Wood is wood. Season them as you would if you were seasoning a humidor.

10-18-2013, 10:22 AM	#4
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Seasoning Question Keep your sticks in Tupperware until you are seasoned. Your also want to give your cooler a good cleaning beforehand. A forumsearch should give you good info.

10-18-2013, 10:58 AM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Seasoning Question Please do not rush the seasoning process. Many people try to season in as short a time as possible and they are not really giving the wood the true seasoning it needs. The point of the seasoning is to saturate the wood at a desirable RH so that the wood does not dry out or wet your cigars. I hope you enjoy your new kickass coolerdor! __________________ 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.

10-18-2013, 06:45 PM	#6
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Seasoning Question Thanks guys, I've had the cooler in use as a humidor for over a year now. Storage for my sticks out of the cooler is going to be tough, I know we don't have enough sealable containers to hold them. Anyone interested in investing in a storage bag company better do it soon, I'm liable to make one of them rich buying enough bags to hold all of them while the drawers and shelves season. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA