Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding!

12-19-2010, 08:27 PM

Hey guys. First off, greetings. I have been lurking for quite some time. I have been enjoying the hobby for about 2 years now. I just ordered a few sticks and realized that I have no room in my current humidor. So I made an emergency run to Wally World (actually 3 locally. It is hard to find a cooler in Ohio in December.) and Purchased a 28 quart cooler. I took my oasis and put it in there and all of my sticks plus current additions. Waiting on the holidays to conclude to purchase some beads and put them in there. Any ideas on how many beads I will need to purchase and what type?

I have included pics of the old humidor and the new coolidor.

Semper Delectatio

Ogre · 12-19-2010, 08:33 PM

Welcome to the Nut Hut brother. thats just the beginning. It always starts with "Just One"

Bill86 · 12-19-2010, 08:33 PM

28 quart, probably half a pound. Get a pound just to be sure. If you're on a budget 8-12 oz's will do just fine.

12-19-2010, 08:50 PM

Bill,

would you recommend heartfelt or shilala? I probably will get a pound just in case.

Thanks

CigarNut · 12-19-2010, 08:55 PM

Nice collection! Looks like a lot of nice sticks to enjoy! Savor them!

As for beads, I recommend Shilala beads but HF are good too

Bill86 · 12-19-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mjchapman

Bill,

would you recommend heartfelt or shilala? I probably will get a pound just in case.

Thanks

I've never used Shilala's beads, but I've heard GREAT things! Honestly whichever you choose you'll be happy with, you can't go wrong with either.

Ogre · 12-19-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I've never used Shilala's beads, but I've heard GREAT things! Honestly whichever you choose you'll be happy with, you can't go wrong with either.

I agree. Its a 50/50 split in the Asylum on which to use. I use the Shilalas and have never been disappointed with them. And a great brother here sells them.

12-20-2010, 08:00 PM

Well here is an update. I now officially have moved everything to the new coolidor. I watched the RH overnight and it has settled at 65 in all areas. The smell is fantastic when I open the humidor. Now I just have to resist the temptation to open the lid and admire.

I will be putting in an order for some HF beads after christmas. I will use them in my old humi after i reseason it. I had to use the drawers in the cooler so I will need to get some trays from somewhere, maybe WaxingMoon.

Thanks for all the input gentlemen.

Ogre · 12-20-2010, 08:08 PM

Great job brother, sounds like you have a plan.

Bill86 · 12-20-2010, 08:28 PM

You can just use empty cigar boxes to store singles. That's what I do, go to your local B&M and buy them. They are very cheap and effective. Also you can take your old desktop trays and use them in the coolidor. But Ed (waxingmoon) does awesome work, I'd definitely pm him about some trays.

12-19-2010, 08:33 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! Welcome to the Nut Hut brother. thats just the beginning. It always starts with "Just One"

12-19-2010, 08:33 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! 28 quart, probably half a pound. Get a pound just to be sure. If you're on a budget 8-12 oz's will do just fine.

12-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#4
mjchapman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! Bill, would you recommend heartfelt or shilala? I probably will get a pound just in case. Thanks

12-19-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
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12-20-2010, 08:00 PM	#8
mjchapman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! Well here is an update. I now officially have moved everything to the new coolidor. I watched the RH overnight and it has settled at 65 in all areas. The smell is fantastic when I open the humidor. Now I just have to resist the temptation to open the lid and admire. I will be putting in an order for some HF beads after christmas. I will use them in my old humi after i reseason it. I had to use the drawers in the cooler so I will need to get some trays from somewhere, maybe WaxingMoon. Thanks for all the input gentlemen.

12-20-2010, 08:08 PM	#9
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! Great job brother, sounds like you have a plan.

12-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#10
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Slippery Slope... You ain't Kidding! You can just use empty cigar boxes to store singles. That's what I do, go to your local B&M and buy them. They are very cheap and effective. Also you can take your old desktop trays and use them in the coolidor. But Ed (waxingmoon) does awesome work, I'd definitely pm him about some trays.