Building a new humidor (pictures included)

[Advil]

Awesome work. You're clearly very skilled. Can't wait to see your cabinet humi next month

[sames]

That is absolutely awesome.

[ChasDen]

Last days of polyurethane. I have 6 coats on now and the final coat will make it 7.
Below are a few shots of if before the final sanding.





After the first coat of poly I used a #0000 steel wool pad to smooth out the high spots and dust.
I repeated this after each of the first 4 coats.



Here I am wet sanding using 400 grit wet sandpaper.
Rinse the sandpaper often under running water to prevent clogging.
Just prior to the final coat I used a 600 grit paper.
The following pictures show the unit before its final coat of poly.



The key to wet sanding is to just smooth out the finish without removing everything you just put on.
Wood grain naturally rises when it gets wet so the key is to sand it as smooth as you can before you stain.





My goal is a super high gloss mirror like finish. Some people prefer a duller finish so you would then choose a different poly.

Here are a few shots after the final coat.



The digital camera that I have is very cheap so it was really hard o get a shot without a bunch of glare. Down side to having a high gloss finish.
Hopefully next weekend when I line it with the cedar the weather will not be so overcast and I can get some good shots of the box using natural light.





Now I am just waiting on the Spanish cedar and beads.
I ordered the 65% Rh Heartfelt Humidity Beads from here:
http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=14.
I ordered the Spanish cedar from Woodcraft Supply here:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=680.
I already picked up my Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Hygrometer from RadioShack.
Here is a link: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2049773.

If everything arrives and goes as according to plan, by this time next week it will be complete.

Chas

[rgordin]

That really is beautiful. Even with your "cheap digital camera," the finish on the wood comes through glowingly.

[Bear]

Great job! Looks awesome and I'm sure it'll give you many years of great service. This is a piece you can display with great pride.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

How much would you charge to build one? Just like yours? Its gorgeous

[smokeyscotch]

For the pics, you can tape a small piece of white balloon or wax paper over the flash. It will diffuse the light making it softer.

[Mark THS]

Very cool. I like how the edges picked up a little character from the sanding. Nice effect, whether it was intended or not

[jjefrey]

Thats really beautiful.

[rx2010]

that is really really nice

excellent work!

[drhalle]

What a beauty! Just fantastic my friend. I can only wish I had the skill you have. Please keep the pictures coming, I can't wait to see it finished.

[ChasDen]

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

How much would you charge to build one? Just like yours? Its gorgeous

LOL at this point in this project I would like to say there is not enough money. I have more time in this project than I ever anticipated going into it. I have learned a few things along the way and would change a few things next time. I love working with my hands and can see me building something bigger.

Originally Posted by smokeyscotch

For the pics, you can tape a small piece of white balloon or wax paper over the flash. It will diffuse the light making it softer.

Thanks for the tip, I will try it next time I take some pics.

Retirement will find me working in the garage, drinking Crown and smoking stogies.

Only 15 to 20 years to go.

Chas

[gamayrouge]

coming together nicely sir.

[str8edg]

I really love project posts... you do great work. I look forward to the rest of the thread as well. keep us posted

[ja3480]

Looks awsome!!!!