Humidor specs

WinnipegCigarGuy · 09-12-2015, 12:50 PM

Hey gang,

So I have plans to build convert a 6-bottle wooden wine case into a humidor... I have looked around at some designs and tips but based on the pics you guys are posting I think I may need thicker Spanish cedar for the lining.

Some people online suggest 1/4" but this seems very thin, and certainly thinner than the shelves/trays some of you have.

I have found some 1/4", but not enough (have to wait for next shipment). But if I was to buy some 2" boards, what thickness should they split into? 1/2"? 3/8"? Pretty sure I have access to a band saw.

Also, how to build the trays? Glue? Wood seems too thin to nail/screw.

I have decided to not do a hygrometer that is visible from the outside, for convenience and so that I don't need to worry about it breaking and not being easy to replace.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Wharf Rat · 09-12-2015, 05:51 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=trays+cooler

WinnipegCigarGuy · 09-14-2015, 10:57 AM

Wasn't much of an answer regarding measurements, but thanks.

bobarian · 09-14-2015, 11:40 AM

1/4" is fine for lining. Its not like its structural. The shelves in my VInotemp are also made of 1/4"x4". Cigars are quite light. You can build trays if you want but with a humidor that small they take up space. You can just use leftover boxes but that's up to you.

WinnipegCigarGuy · 09-14-2015, 11:58 AM

The space could be an issue if I go down the tray route. I like the idea of the air flow around the shelves/trays, but boxes aren't a bad idea.

Thanks

Chainsaw13 · 09-14-2015, 12:08 PM

How big is a 6 bottle wine case? I wouldn't think it's that big to be concerned with airflow. I have 2, 120qt coolers with all my stuff in them. I leave everything boxed and don't have any issues.

09-12-2015, 12:50 PM	#1
WinnipegCigarGuy Learnin and Burnin Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Humidor specs Hey gang, So I have plans to build convert a 6-bottle wooden wine case into a humidor... I have looked around at some designs and tips but based on the pics you guys are posting I think I may need thicker Spanish cedar for the lining. Some people online suggest 1/4" but this seems very thin, and certainly thinner than the shelves/trays some of you have. I have found some 1/4", but not enough (have to wait for next shipment). But if I was to buy some 2" boards, what thickness should they split into? 1/2"? 3/8"? Pretty sure I have access to a band saw. Also, how to build the trays? Glue? Wood seems too thin to nail/screw. I have decided to not do a hygrometer that is visible from the outside, for convenience and so that I don't need to worry about it breaking and not being easy to replace. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

09-12-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Humidor specs http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=trays+cooler

09-14-2015, 10:57 AM	#3
WinnipegCigarGuy Learnin and Burnin Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidor specs Wasn't much of an answer regarding measurements, but thanks.

09-14-2015, 11:40 AM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Humidor specs 1/4" is fine for lining. Its not like its structural. The shelves in my VInotemp are also made of 1/4"x4". Cigars are quite light. You can build trays if you want but with a humidor that small they take up space. You can just use leftover boxes but that's up to you.

09-14-2015, 11:58 AM	#5
WinnipegCigarGuy Learnin and Burnin Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidor specs The space could be an issue if I go down the tray route. I like the idea of the air flow around the shelves/trays, but boxes aren't a bad idea. Thanks

09-14-2015, 12:08 PM	#6
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: Humidor specs How big is a 6 bottle wine case? I wouldn't think it's that big to be concerned with airflow. I have 2, 120qt coolers with all my stuff in them. I leave everything boxed and don't have any issues. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.