HOW TO: Build a Coolidor

[CigarMan Phil]

Thanks I think I will built its with week or so

[Fatmandu]

Originally Posted by jam

The plastic smell and the bleach smell is still there after 1 day i am sure i got crazy with the bleach, is it ok to put 2 boxes of baking soda or wash it again with soap and water then dry then add baking soda

Thanks joe

Joe, mine too maintained a slight odor of plastic after a day of drying, I went forward anyhow, and good to go after I filled it w/boxes. I have 1/2 lb of beads (50 qt) at 70% and a wire rack/coated type shelf picked up at a local hardware store. Allows for breathing, so to speak and I added an air freshener fan just to be safe. Cant get the thing below 70%, but alls well so far. G'luck.

Chris, nice thread, thanx.

[jam]

I am in the same boat i have 65% beads and cant get it to go below 70% when you get a chance post a pic of the wire shelves sounds like a great idea

[Fatmandu]

Will do!

[Fatmandu]

Here is the wire rack...and a lil more!

[neezY-cl]

Thanks for the info! Time to get started on mine

[mdj65]

Great info, now I have a new project.

[azpostal]

Sounds like a fun project..just hope it works out here in the desert

[eggwhites]

I 'accidentally' have a lot of cigars on their way to me, so it looks like I will need to build a coolidor this weekend. Why are coolers so stinking expensive??? ugh.... to wal-mart I shall go.

[CHRIS7891011]

They are cheaper then humis that hold the same amount of cigars.

[agctribefan]

I've been looking into making one of these. These instructions are great. Very straight forward. Thank you very much. I look forward to getting my coolerador up and running.

[doblemaduro]

Awesome post! timeless as well! I plan on making one over my short Christmas vacation.

[Phantom57-cl]

I never use bleach in the cooler. You can scrub it with Bon Ami or baking soda, and set it out in the sun. A very light lemon juice to water mixture will also remove any smells. Pay attention to what kind of cooler you buy. Some have an open vent hole in the inside lid. Water and smells can get in there, and you will never get them out, Rubbermaid is like this. I use a 48 qt Coleman with a pound of Heartfelt beads, and it is pretty much maintenance free. Maintains a constant 69-70%.

[jerseysmoker]

Chris
It seems your the man on this does it really work? I'm a new guy to cigars and have new a humi but want something to store some boxes in. How long will it last and does it take a lot of timeto keep it at 70/70

[jerseysmoker]

Can someone help me out with this I'm starting to get my coolidor up and running and wanted to know if it was ok to us stainless steel racks instead of cedar I can't find cedar anywhere. If anyone knows where to find it let me know or if it's ok to you the stainless steel let me know.