Coolerdors

[IamWD]

That really is very impressive. The cedar may not be required, but it certainly is aesthetically pleasing in your picture. Great work.

[hatred]

Originally Posted by CigarGal

Looks great! I have a few questions. Did you put a finish on your cedar? I was told at Davidoff's in LV that unfinished wood will suck up the moisture. If you did seal it-what did you use?

What is the black box on the second shelf with the strap going outside?

the cedar will suck it up to a degree, but it's supposed to. i'm certain someone can give the exact specifics of what humidity the cedar should/would hold.

i'm guessing that box with the line is an Oasis XL with the ribbon power. i just got a Pelican case for my travel humidor and an Oasis XL to keep it humidified.

[theromulus]

Wow good job you've inspired me on my next coolerdor.

[wij]

Originally Posted by CigarGal

Did you put a finish on your cedar? I was told at Davidoff's in LV that unfinished wood will suck up the moisture. If you did seal it-what did you use?

What is the black box on the second shelf with the strap going outside?

What is the brand/price of the humidity reader?

If they can make weather stations with 2 or 3 remotes why can't they make a remote for temp/humidity so you don't have to open the door all the time?

Maybe a hole cut in the door of the cooler with plexiglass would solve the problem, though.

Thanks
CigarGal

The wood is absolutely unfinished. Spanish Cedar is used to line humidors because it has a few unique properties. First, because it does absorb and release moisture it helps to buffer the relative humidity in the dor. Also, the sent of cedar helps in the aging process. Lastly, I can NOT confirm but I was told that the cedar has a resistance affect on tobacco beatles.

I guessing that in LV they were talking about sealing a wooden humidor's external case not the cedar lining. Wood does have considerable movement as the humidity changes and I can only imagine that there are considerable forces at work on a dor when the RH outside is 20% and inside is 70%. Thus sealing the humidor case of the dor must help to protect the wood.

The black box on the shelf is exactly what "hatred" stated is an Oasis XL humidification device. Again not necessary but nice in that you fill it with distilled water plug it in and it will regulate the humidity. The oasis works very well but a less costly alternative might be the humidification beads that many have had great success with.

My remote temp/humidity device is exactly a weather station type device made by "Taylor". I happened to buy if from http://www.comforthouse.com/thermometer1.html but most any brand will do as long as its digital. Just make sure you calibrate it when you get so you will have some idea how much the readings are off if any.

Again you don't have to use a lot of cedar, use an electronic humidifier, or a remote hygrometer to create a very effective coolerdor to store your stogies. I'm just a gadget geek and like to play with these things.

Lastly, I like your plexiglass hole idea hummm.... Since the cooler walls naturally have insulation between them and are fairly thick, how could I clean up the cut edges to make it look pleasing?

Keep the question and/or debate coming, its fun to talk about things I'm passionate about with like minded people.

[wij]

Originally Posted by theromulus

Wow good job you've inspired me on my next coolerdor.

What?!?! we can actually have more that one coolerdor?!?! Surprising that is concept that I have not thought about. ...And naturally one can't have an empty humidor so filling it up will be fun. Oh the wheels are turning now.

Man, theromulus, you've just made my day!