Storage Upgrade Suggestions?

longknocker · 10-21-2009, 05:08 PM

Jeff: I Bought 4 Nice Spanish Cedar Trays Here: They Look & Work Great In The Coolidor!

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NCRadioMan · 10-21-2009, 05:10 PM

I use ziplocks and 5 finger bags and the occasional empy box for single storage. And you don't need a fan.

elderboy02 · 10-23-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I use ziplocks and 5 finger bags and the occasional empy box for single storage. And you don't need a fan.

Just leave the bags cracked open a little and stack them

Don Fernando · 10-24-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I use ziplocks and 5 finger bags and the occasional empy box for single storage. And you don't need a fan.

Zanaspus · 10-24-2009, 10:43 AM

I also buy mostly 5ers but like the extra buffering of cedar. A local B&M sells empty wooden boxes at $2 a pop, so I just filled mine up with that.

McSmokey · 12-30-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I use ziplocks and 5 finger bags and the occasional empy box for single storage. And you don't need a fan.

I also re-use boxes currently in a 50 icecube and its packed my recommendation would be to try and get empty boxes to fill makes organization easier

Kreth · 12-30-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey

I also re-use boxes currently in a 50 icecube and its packed my recommendation would be to try and get empty boxes to fill makes organization easier

I'm planning to stop down at the B&M today for a smoke. I'll see if they'd like to off-load any boxes.
Any issues with varnished boxes?
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Montano · 12-30-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I'm planning to stop down at the B&M today for a smoke. I'll see if they'd like to off-load any boxes.
Any issues with varnished boxes?
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My B&M sells them for $3 a pop and usually has tons of 'em.

T.G · 12-30-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Any issues with varnished boxes?
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Assuming the paint/varnish is fully cured, none that I've ever found.

Unvarnished boxes will breathe/pass humidity better, but I can't say that I've ever noticed any differences between the random NC's I store in varnished/painted boxes and unvarnished boxes.

kaisersozei · 12-30-2009, 10:54 AM

The Sterilite bin is just going to frustrate you. My situation was similar to yours last year--started with a 100ct & a 50ct for cc's. For about $15, I picked up a 28qt Coleman cooler at WM. It holds about 5-6 boxes stacked (mostly because it's narrower at the bottom than at the top) with lots of additional room for bags & singles stuck here & there. It's not fancy, but it works--even much better than my desktops. The wife hates it because it's blue and sits in the corner by the piano. Oh well. I think it looks great with all my CA & herf crew stickers.

It's not even half full, and I've only had to recharge my HF beads just once in the past year. Holds humidity like a champ.

Kreth · 12-30-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

The Sterilite bin is just going to frustrate you. My situation was similar to yours last year--started with a 100ct & a 50ct for cc's. For about $15, I picked up a 28qt Coleman cooler at WM. It holds about 5-6 boxes stacked (mostly because it's narrower at the bottom than at the top) with lots of additional room for bags & singles stuck here & there. It's not fancy, but it works--even much better than my desktops. The wife hates it because it's blue and sits in the corner by the piano. Oh well. I think it looks great with all my CA & herf crew stickers.

It's not even half full, and I've only had to recharge my HF beads just once in the past year. Holds humidity like a champ.

Did some price checking at Wally World today. The Igloo and Coleman 28 qt. are $16-17, but they also have the Coleman Xtreme 70 qt. for $42. I'll probably go with the bigger cooler so I don't have to do this dance again anytime soon.
While I was there, I picked up an Acu Rite hygrometer to try out. Also grabbed some Liquid Nails sealant, as they only had plain silicone in the big caulking gun tubes. Is this stuff OK to use in a humidor?
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McSmokey · 12-31-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I'm planning to stop down at the B&M today for a smoke. I'll see if they'd like to off-load any boxes.
Any issues with varnished boxes?
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I haven't had any troubles with varnished boxes they work fine for me

10-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
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Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Storage Upgrade Suggestions? I also buy mostly 5ers but like the extra buffering of cedar. A local B&M sells empty wooden boxes at $2 a pop, so I just filled mine up with that. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

12-30-2009, 10:54 AM	#10
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Storage Upgrade Suggestions? The Sterilite bin is just going to frustrate you. My situation was similar to yours last year--started with a 100ct & a 50ct for cc's. For about $15, I picked up a 28qt Coleman cooler at WM. It holds about 5-6 boxes stacked (mostly because it's narrower at the bottom than at the top) with lots of additional room for bags & singles stuck here & there. It's not fancy, but it works--even much better than my desktops. The wife hates it because it's blue and sits in the corner by the piano. Oh well. I think it looks great with all my CA & herf crew stickers. It's not even half full, and I've only had to recharge my HF beads just once in the past year. Holds humidity like a champ. __________________