Staining Spanish Cedar without tainting cigars

[Footbag]

You can use contrasting drawer fronts. I've seen a stock humi that has them (Drawers behind glass doors). As well some BOTL's that sell Vino-shelves stain the drawer fronts for that effect. But, as for staining the entire shelf or tray, that's a no go.

Originally Posted by Footbag

You can use contrasting drawer fronts. I've seen a stock humi that has them (Drawers behind glass doors). As well some BOTL's that sell Vino-shelves stain the drawer fronts for that effect. But, as for staining the entire shelf or tray, that's a no go.

That's answered my main question so far..any idea what they used to do it?

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by dentonparrots

That's answered my main question so far..any idea what they used to do it?

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=vino+shelves


It's in there. But it looks like a seperate piece of Oak.

[Silound]

In short, yes you can.

Without going into mechanics and specifics, if the wood is over 1/2 inch thick, you can stain the outside it with an alcohol-based pigment and seal it with a water based finish. Any thinner than 1/2" and there's a chance that the alcohol will remove too much of the natural oils in the wood that make it effective. You must be absolutely careful to apply a very small amount at a time. If you just slop it on, then the wood could absorb too much and ruin it's purpose.

You don't want to use an oil or water based stain because the oil in the stain has a chance to react negatively with the natural oil in the wood, or worse the wood will absorb too much and it won't dissipate. This is the reason for the alcohol based pigment...denatured alcohol will evaporate and leave no odor or residue that could taint cigars.

Originally Posted by Footbag

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=vino+shelves


It's in there. But it looks like a seperate piece of Oak.

Yep, stained pieces are separate wood.
All Spanish Cedar is left natural.

Chas