coolidor problem. need some help

[Itsme-Speedy-G]

It looks like it was covered. Here is another idea, go yo your B&M and buy some good quality empty boxes. If you don't buy by the box now then it is good to store singles in.

Good luck

[seegarfan-cl]

One thing that can also be done with any cedar lining in a humidor or coolidor is remove the cigars, lightly sand the surface, remove the dust by blowing out or vacuuming, replace the cigars and enjoy the fresh cedar smellhoohoo:hoohoo:

I do this every couple of years to my Aristocrat Plus. I lightly sand the drawers, dividers and lining. It also cleans up the finish by removing any stains or dark spots left on the wood that accumulates from the oils/dirt on your hands - brightens up the unfinished wood and makes it look new again.

Mark

[karmaz00]

nice tip thanks

[Fishhound-cl]

Originally Posted by karmaz00

regular cedar chips. i have searched everywhere i live for some spanish cedar lining. but no luck. i have like 10 empty cigar boxes, are they all made from cedar?

What ever you do, don't put those ceder chips in your coolerdor. They will ruin your cigars. Rockler as suggested is a good source of Spanish ceder. If you make shelves with the Spanish ceder or cut any of it, wear a dust mask and be in a well ventilated area. Spanish ceder is very irritating to your lungs. Also be aware that it toxic as well.

[seegarfan-cl]

Originally Posted by Fishhound

What ever you do, don't put those ceder chips in your coolerdor. They will ruin your cigars. Rockler as suggested is a good source of Spanish ceder. If you make shelves with the Spanish ceder or cut any of it, wear a dust mask and be in a well ventilated area. Spanish ceder is very irritating to your lungs. Also be aware that it toxic as well.

Thanks for the tip about it being an irritant - I was not aware of this.

Mark

[Shelby07]

Woah there, Hoss...

The reason you use cedar is for its ability to hold humidity. The reason you use Spanish Cedar is because it produces less odor than other cedars. You do not want the odor being imparted into the cigars. They have their own taste and aroma. Over time the cedar will pick up some of the sweet aromas of the cigar, but don't look for a huge "cedar" odor.

[seegarfan-cl]

Originally Posted by Shelby07

Woah there, Hoss...

The reason you use cedar is for its ability to hold humidity. The reason you use Spanish Cedar is because it produces less odor than other cedars. You do not want the odor being imparted into the cigars. They have their own taste and aroma. Over time the cedar will pick up some of the sweet aromas of the cigar, but don't look for a huge "cedar" odor.

I have somewhat of a differing opinion. I think there is a slight imparting of the cedar odor into the cigars........which is why you DON'T want to use western cedar because it's odor is too overpowering.

The slight imparting of the spanish cedar aroma into the cigars is why it is the choice for cigar boxes, cigar sleeves, humidors etc.

I, myself like the slight mixing of the cedar with smell of the tobacco.....which is why I "freshen" up my humidor from time to time.

But as in cigars, women, wine and song...to each his own!

Mark

[Lok17]

Just send me your cigars I have plenty of cedar in my coolerdoors

[karmaz00]

ok... who do i follow....ok its not over powering right now...so i guess im ok.

[Rowdymon-cl]

Follow what you like...

That's the great thing I'm learning about Cigars, it's about what you like. If you like flavored cigars go for it, if you like heavy cedar...great, if you like light or no cedar...hey that's all good to.

My suggestion is start out light and then increase as you want to try things out, and experiment.

I'm doing some of that myself in ordering a BUNCH of cheap 20 cigar humi's from the devil site where i'll be trying differing levels of humidity to see where I like them. Same can go for cedar.

I think the general consensus is to avoid standard cedar like you find in moth prevention because they are overpowering to everything else.

As an example I have a red cedar chest I keep my great grandmothers hand made quilts in. Keeps the insects out but after a week of storage in there the smell of cedar is quite strong. And that chest is over 30 years old...with no 'recharge'.

[karmaz00]

thanks for the info

[stlcards]

Originally Posted by karmaz00

ok... who do i follow....ok its not over powering right now...so i guess im ok.

Although you can experiment with what you like, 99% of the people on here will tell you not to put any cedar, other than Spanish cedar, in your humidor. Spanish cedar doesn't have the aromatic qualities of the others because it's not actually cedar. It's a member of the mohogany family from Central and South America.

Just my .02, take it or leave it.

[Shelby07]

I wouldn't worry about not getting much of a cedar odor. I personally don't think blenders depend on cedar odors or flavors "improving" their cigars. Some cigars might benefit, but certainly not all of them. If the humidity is holding, the cedar is doing its job. The job of a humidifier is to hold a steady environment, not to impart flavors into your cigars.

Granted, this is my opinion, but I have to say it's a very very strong opinion.

[karmaz00]

oohhhh. i never knew that. learn new things everyday here. thanks