Dream humidor construction in progress- help?!

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

there's one in knoxville and one in greenville.

not too sure how far they are from you.

Knoxville might be the way to go... thanks GTsetGO....

[cmitch]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Do NOT use regular cedar for a humidor. Spanish cedar (mahogany) is the way to go.

Let's put a huge ditto on that. A store in Mt. Juliet, TN lined their walk in humidor in American Red Cedar. I really feel sorry for the loss of product when that aroma kills them.

[bighairlogo]

ya knoxville is the closest unless you want to wait until im in the Atlanta area i can go to Hardwoods Inc. they are pretty cheap.
or you can try this
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=569&rrt=1

[CRIMPS]

much, much bigger.

Look for specialty/hard wood stores in your area. You can order it online as well, from the links provided. But, Im betting you have a source in the viscinity.

much bigger... yeah....

So let me start by saying I am in no way an architect...

But to show my plans better I drew the following plans... anyone who cares to look them over and provide feedback it will be greatly appreciated...

As for the bigger, much bigger comments, as the plans show this is a Modular system that can be expanded by adding extra tray housings, as it stands now, this set up is a good 7 times bigger then what I am currently dealing with so I feel it will do me well for now, but I did take your expansion recommendations into account and when space starts running low I will add space as needed.

So without further adieu, Here are my plans...

[IMG] Plans- Front View by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] Plans- Side View by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] Plans- Interior View by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG]

Once again, I know these drawings are crude sketches but hopefully this will give you an idea of what I am thinking... let me know what you think!

Thanks Everyone,

Rob

I am also open to suggestions on what the outside hardwood should be, seems locally we can find some red oak and a decent price.... Thoughts?

think of the tongue and groove portion for expansion as a "bee keepers hive" that allows for additional storage to be added... Maybe I should call it the bee hive humidor....lol

Originally Posted by cmitch

Let's put a huge ditto on that. A store in Mt. Juliet, TN lined their walk in humidor in American Red Cedar. I really feel sorry for the loss of product when that aroma kills them.

I appreciate and will heed this warning, no way I am going to spend my hard earned moolah to ruin my sticks, that is why I am asking for everyone's input, and I appreciate yours....

Thanks,

Rob

Originally Posted by pnoon

Do NOT use regular cedar for a humidor. Spanish cedar (mahogany) is the way to go.

I know that you posted this a few days ago, and I appreciate the input, Definitely won't use regular cedar... but that's not why I reposted/quoted this,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading and your input pnoon, from what I can tell your a very active member on here, and one of the Eleven (which I take to mean your one of the creators) and I appreciate your time in my newb endeavors...

Any more helpful hints or words of advice are greatly appreciated, and check back often as I will be loading pictures as the actual construction begins... Darrel and I are going shopping for supplies tomorrow so construction will begin soon!!!

Thanks again pnoon / Everyone,

Rob

[bighairlogo]

looks good man, im excited to see this bad boy when you start working on it.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

I know that you posted this a few days ago, and I appreciate the input, Definitely won't use regular cedar... but that's not why I reposted/quoted this,

I just wanted to say thanks for reading and your input pnoon, from what I can tell your a very active member on here, and one of the Eleven (which I take to mean your one of the creators) and I appreciate your time in my newb endeavors...

Any more helpful hints or words of advice are greatly appreciated, and check back often as I will be loading pictures as the actual construction begins... Darrel and I are going shopping for supplies tomorrow so construction will begin soon!!!

Thanks again pnoon / Everyone,

Rob

My pleasure, Rob.
While I am one of the owners and admins of Cigar Asylum, that does not make me any more of an expert than anyone else. There are others more knowledgable and competent in the construction arts. I just happen to know that regular cedar is bad for humidors.

I do look forward to the pictures.

[jluck]

In the last pic....I would not do the 45 degree "tray supports" personally, I think it would add unnecessary awkwardness to putting in and removing cigars,boxed or unboxed. I would just use a small (1/2") square stock type runners to support tray on.

[CRIMPS]

Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

[IMG] Plans- Interior View by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG]

Once again, I know these drawings are crude sketches but hopefully this will give you an idea of what I am thinking... let me know what you think!

Thanks Everyone,

Rob

If I am understanding your support frames, they would waste some valuable real estate. You may want to just run a piece flush with the side wall Or even just a square dowel in each corner to rest on.

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

If I am understanding your support frames, they would waste some valuable real estate. You may want to just run a piece flush with the side wall Or even just a square dowel in each corner to rest on.

Originally Posted by jluck

In the last pic....I would not do the 45 degree "tray supports" personally, I think it would add unnecessary awkwardness to putting in and removing cigars,boxed or unboxed. I would just use a small (1/2") square stock type runners to support tray on.

Thanks for the advice jluck & Blak Smyth,

I know nothing about woodworking, so I originally thought those cross-members would be necessary for structural strength, After taking your recomendations to Darrell he also feels the cross members are unnecessary... Glad I posted my plans for review by you guys...

Thanks again,

Rob

VERY QUICK QUESTION,

Does anyone know if red oak is an appropriate wood for the exterior? the only reason I ask is because Darrell says it is decently priced and we are giving thought to using it for the exterior... I ask because I don't want any smells or tastes to be transferred through the inlay wood to my sticks, and once again, I know nothing about wood or woodworking....

Thanks everyone for your help, a few quick replies to this question would be great seeing how Darrell and I are going shopping in about 4 hours...

Looking forward to your input,

Rob

[jluck]

Originally Posted by Robulous78

VERY QUICK QUESTION,

Does anyone know if red oak is an appropriate wood for the exterior? the only reason I ask is because Darrell says it is decently priced and we are giving thought to using it for the exterior... I ask because I don't want any smells or tastes to be transferred through the inlay wood to my sticks, and once again, I know nothing about wood or woodworking....

Thanks everyone for your help, a few quick replies to this question would be great seeing how Darrell and I are going shopping in about 4 hours...

Looking forward to your input,

Rob

Exterior finish is purely aesthetic (as far as I know), Use something that you like to look at.

[T.G]

From what I've seen, it seems that you can use just about any wood you want for the exterior.

So 60 dollars later I have these 2 pieces of red oak for an exterior... the local Lowe's doesn't sell spanish cedar (surprise) so I will have to find the inlay online...

Anyone care to help me price match square footage of spanish cedar from the online sources you know?

Seriously Guys, thanks for all your help, input and support....

[IMG] Future humi by Robulous78, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Ncpsycho]

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Go BIG, had my buddy build me a 200 ct. desk top, it is full along with a cooler. Here is my one off desk top

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Does your buddy sell these-- pm me if he would do another one for a fellow LEO