Thread: Finished my new humidor

Originally Posted by cannonfodder

I have around 800 or so. The new box, you would cut the bill in half. I need to get some lid mounted crystal humi cases so I can get the two big jars out of the chest. They are hidden behind those big pimp stick sized MAXX. Those guys are nearly 7 inches and 62 ring.

Another route would be to use crystal cigar tubes. They work great and don't take up that much space. I also suggest to fill them up with distilled water not tap water. Tap water breaks down the crystals and they will evaporate. You can also look Into the oasis system. They last for months at a time without needing to be recharged. And they electronicaly monitor the humidity.

Very nicely done. We can never have enough cigars!

Originally Posted by Jsteele

Another route would be to use crystal cigar tubes. They work great and don't take up that much space. I also suggest to fill them up with distilled water not tap water. Tap water breaks down the crystals and they will evaporate. You can also look Into the oasis system. They last for months at a time without needing to be recharged. And they electronicaly monitor the humidity.

I have a couple for transit storage, but it would take around 20 of those tubes to be effective in this big guy. You should always use distilled water. Tap will clog and harden the crystals with minerals as it evaporates. It will work, but shortens the life of the humidifiers.

Originally Posted by RobertH

While I'm anti smoking I'm more pro excellent craftsmanship. Nice work. Are you not worried about the cedar changing the flavour/odour of your cigars? Or is that a good thing?

That is a good thing. Spanish cedar is not like aromatic cedar you find in closets. It is not a cedar at all, it is actually a mahogany. The wood imparts a sweet aroma to the cigars but more importantly, it has the unique ability to maintain 70% humidity. Cigars are best stored at 26-30% humidity with 28 being about perfect IMHO.

Nice humis, ever been to Cigars International's retail shops? I belive they have 2 in PA.

Great job!

Some nice looking cigars you have there too..!

Great job!

Beautiful work!

Originally Posted by woodchuck

Nice humis, ever been to Cigars International's retail shops? I belive they have 2 in PA.

Been there many times. They are up in Bethlehem, just outside of Allentown. About an hour up the north east extension. Cigars.com and famous smoke shop are up there as well. I believe they all share the same warehouse although I did read that CI was moving the warehouse so they may have their own dedicated place.

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Originally Posted by Stubear

Great job!

Some nice looking cigars you have there too..!

A couple of those boxes have other sticks in them. The CAO anniversary box is full of Camacho Triple Maduro's. Some of the boxes are made to be to decorative and just take up to much space so I will put them in smaller, more humidor friendly boxes.

Finished with lunch, time for a Montecristo and stroll by the river.