Converting a cabinet to a humidor

[Stonefox]

Just to maybe clear up some confusion. 4/4 and 8/4 is quarters of an inch. 4/4 =1" thick rough cut and 8/4= 2" thick rough cut. And their prices are per board-ft. 1 bd-ft = 144 cubic inches such as 6" wide by 24" long by 1" thick

[moosebrew]

Heres a list of sources of Spanish Cedar I put together a while ago.
http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58860

You could also look at a Spanish Cedar plywood to span the large open area you are talking about. Might be the most economical way and use actual Spanish Cedar to line the sides and construct the shelves.

Glad you two are able to enjoy the project togeter!

Mark

[Smokey Bob]

You've gotten a lot of good advice here.

The only thing that I will add is to place a vapor barrior between the CS lining and the original wood. Believe me, it makes a heck of a difference!

And the plastic lining costs pennies.

[barbourjay]

Originally Posted by Smokey Bob

You've gotten a lot of good advice here.

The only thing that I will add is to place a vapor barrior between the CS lining and the original wood. Believe me, it makes a heck of a difference!

And the plastic lining costs pennies.

so true, it will help so much to hold the humidity and also to keep the cabinet itself from saturating from moisture.

[Smokey Bob]

Originally Posted by Smokey Bob

You've gotten a lot of good advice here.

The only thing that I will add is to place a vapor barrior between the CS lining and the original wood. Believe me, it makes a heck of a difference!

And the plastic lining costs pennies.

That was supposed to be SC for Spanish Cedar. Not CS. Sorry for the senior moment.

[Marlboro Cigars]

Originally Posted by KASR

OK, I finally got a picture of the cabinet with my wife's crappy camera....she has my camera at her work. Here's the cabinet that she found for me at a garage sale for a bargain:



The way I figure, is that I'll use the top glass area for the cigars (three rows at least) the drawer for my pipe and pipe tobacco, and the lower area for boooze.

That is going to look awesome when it's finished!!

[schweiger_schmoke]

Originally Posted by Danh78

I don't know the answer to your question, but let me the first to say...You're an awesome wife!

. I wish my significant other shared the same passions (to an extent).

[schweiger_schmoke]

Originally Posted by KASR

OK, I finally got a picture of the cabinet with my wife's crappy camera....she has my camera at her work. Here's the cabinet that she found for me at a garage sale for a bargain:



The way I figure, is that I'll use the top glass area for the cigars (three rows at least) the drawer for my pipe and pipe tobacco, and the lower area for boooze.

Line EVERYTHING with spanish cedar and climate controls and there you have a mini-stogie shop... for your own personal shopping/shoplifting pleasures!


Very nice looking project you have starting there!

[Harpo]

Originally Posted by Smokey Bob

You've gotten a lot of good advice here.

The only thing that I will add is to place a vapor barrior between the CS lining and the original wood. Believe me, it makes a heck of a difference!

And the plastic lining costs pennies.

Can you just staple in the plastic lining, or would it best be to fix it with something that doesn't puncture it (e.g. glue)?

[Smokey Bob]

Originally Posted by Harpo

Can you just staple in the plastic lining, or would it best be to fix it with something that doesn't puncture it (e.g. glue)?

Stapling works just fine.

[volum]

Originally Posted by Smokey Bob

The only thing that I will add is to place a vapor barrior between the CS lining and the original wood. Believe me, it makes a heck of a difference!

And the plastic lining costs pennies.

Wow great idea, I'll have to remember when I start to convert mine.

[KASR]

Talked to my friend Gary this last saturday and he's got some experience with wood (hehehe...hehehe....) and he said that since the inside is already finished with something that feels and looks to be water sealed - it should be ok to do abit of lining and not necessarily lining the entire inside. He said that felt sealing around the door should keep all the humidity in and it should be good to go. We're still deciding on what to do however. I'll keep everyone posted.