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hoagie55 Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 3:25 AM EST
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As you can tell for teh other post, I am looking ot make my own cabinet humidor. I have one more question before I start lookig for the supplies for my project.

How thick does the spanish cedar need to be to work effectively? Will 3/16" SC work or should I stick with 1/4"?

I ran across someone that has some kiln dried 3/16" SC for a decent price and am wondering if I should buy it or hold out for the 1/4" SC. I am in no hurry so I can wait, but if this is a good deal then I want to make sure I get it before someone else does.
Robby Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 4:26 AM EST
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I would think it depends on how stable your environment is. Thicker is better... (mine's 1/2 inch)
xrundog Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 5:03 AM EST
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1/2" wow! That's thick. But you have a big cabinet Robby. I'm pretty sure 1/4" would give you the properties you want. I use 1/4" in all the desktops I do. Never a problem. 3/16" is just 1/16" below 1/4". That'not much. Are you getting a deal in quantity? I think it would be okay. 3/8" is a common size too. I use that for trays because there is more width for different routed corners or fasteners.
osage Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 6:47 AM EST
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If you are just going to line the humidor that you will make out of another type of wood, I would think the 3/16" would work okay. It is not thick enough for shelves or the general construction however.
chuckler Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 8:25 AM EST
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This may sound trite, but that’s not the intention...

Why not use two layers of 1/4" SC, which would be ideal, for that would create a barrier that would enhance the box seal!?

Also, if you want to take it even further, lay them with grains in opposite directions? It may be overkill, but if you got the 1/4" SC, what the heck?

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