Spanish cedar in coolers

[Mtmouse]

I've noticed a number of guys have been taking cigar boxes apart and using the sheets in their coolers. I'm assuming guys are doing this to get the cedar smell in their coolers.

While I was working in my shop yesterday, I looked at my dust collector and noticed the bag was getting full of pure Spanish cedar shavings.

While staring at all that Spanish cedar, the idea hit me. If guys want the smell of Spanish cedar, why not just use mesh bags or a Tupperware container with holes in it of these shavings.

If any one is interested in this, let me know. You would just have to cover the cost of shipping.

[DOZER]

Thats a good idea Tim. Although my reason is more for humidity control than the smell. My thought is the wood will hold moisture and help the RH to recover faster after opening.

[jam]

dozer whats the temp in ur house to keep your cigars in a cooler happy ?

I have mine in basement and i cant get it off 72% humidity and its 73 degrees but damp
my small one i had for a while its 71degree and 72%. i like all mine at 68 i am doing a trade with a brother for 65% beads see if that works any other ideas i have boxes in there trays and i know my hygrometer is correct.

Thanks

[DOZER]

Originally Posted by jam

dozer whats the temp in ur house to keep your cigars in a cooler happy ?

I have mine in basement and i cant get it off 72% humidity and its 73 degrees but damp
my small one i had for a while its 71degree and 72%. i like all mine at 68 i am doing a trade with a brother for 65% beads see if that works any other ideas i have boxes in there trays and i know my hygrometer is correct.

Thanks

First off I HATE the heat! My AC is crankin'. It's 72 in my office. As of now I am only in one cooler. The 48qt is 71 degrees and 65%. My cabinet is At 65% also and room temp. Try taking the beads out and let them dry out for a few hours or leave them out for a day or two and see what happens.

[iloveclmore]

Originally Posted by DOZER

Thats a good idea Tim. Although my reason is more for humidity control than the smell. My thought is the wood will hold moisture and help the RH to recover faster after opening.

Same here. And damn this heat is getting my humis pretty warm.. about 75.

[canney]

store your cigars and hamsters in the same place.

[jam]

ok thanks dozer i am gonna try that now

[ylo2na-cl]

Originally Posted by triplezero24

Same here. And damn this heat is getting my humis pretty warm.. about 75.

This may start a revolution, but, dont get too excited about your smokes being at 72 -75 degrees. Start worrying when it gets 78 plus... I think we worry too much about this 70/70. The temp/humidity varies quite a bit over a period of a week, month, months, or a year. Look for the average and if you are around 70/70 give or take 1 to 3 either side, you are going to be ok. These little babies that we worry so much about are really a lot heartier than you think! We take better care of the smokes than they ever have been cared for prior to getting to us. And, they are still good! IMHO!!!!!
Best,

[pv1191-cl]

You're right Chuck. But I still bought one of these.

[baba]

I believe the reason for Spanish ceder is not really for the smell, but the ceder is a good defense against beattles, and holds up well in moist environmentsents without a mold problem.