This is a humidor that i made a while back. It works pretty well and doesn't look bad either.

Is that Spanish Cedar? It looks pink.

Very nice looking humidor. Good job.

That does look like red cedar.. not Spanish cedar (cedrela odorata)

That's cool. I like the brick effect on the wood.

that is no Spanish Cedar

dont put your smokes in it, but your winter clothes will be just fine.

Is that one of those new see thru hamsters sitting to the right of the humidor?


JonR

billyc,

DON"T PUT YOUR SMOKES IN THERE!

That is the wrong type of cedar wood lining the box.

It will ruin your cigars... REALLY!!!

PT 😞

Nice work!

Ditto on the wrong cedar though.

Very nice work. Have been considering building one myself. Really like the R&J Humidor on JR's cover this month. Doesn't look to hard to do. (I keep telling myself that)

Yep, i'm afraid that you guys cought me. lol
That is definately not spanish cedar.
I wasn't able to find any spanish cedar at any of the local lumber distributors, so being the impatient person that i am, and having little free time to spend on the project, i was forced to make do with what i could get at the time.

Billy

Like most of you who pointed this out, I've heard time and time again that you must use Spanish Cedar.

However, the attached link would indicate that, although perhaps not ideal, the red cedar is probably okay.

http://www.humidor-guide.com/humidor-spanish-cedar-1-1.php3 

I suppose for some the strong cedar character might even be a plus. Given the option, I think I would prefer not to chance it, but I think the humidor is beautiful, will probably perform just fine, and I'm envious. It's the sort of project I've been "planning" to do for years!!!

Nice work billyc.

Elrico

My apologies if I've breached the forum policy, but as I delved deeper into the website link, I realized it is an overseas retail website.

The relevant info is:

Does it always have to be Spanish cedar?
Primarily three types of wood are used for the humidor’s interior lining:

Spanish cedar (by far the most popular)
American (or Canadian) red cedar
Honduran mahogany
Spanish cedar offers the following advantages (botanical term “cedrela odorata”):

Protection from tobacco worms - through the cedar’s special odoriferous quality
High humidity absorption capacity - this ensures that a stable climate will be maintained inside the humidor and mold is prevented
Supports the cigar aging process
Positive effect on the flavor of the cigars
Spanish cedar does not originate from Spain as one might assume but is generally imported from Brazil and other countries of South and Central America. In some individual cases resin may form on the surface of the wood (See also humidor is secreting/resin). The risk of resin formation can be substantially reduced by previously drying the wood carefully.

American red cedar is inferior to Spanish cedar in humidity absorption and it exudes a more intense aroma. Some humidor manufacturers use American cedar because it is less expensive and with this wood there is no danger of resin formation. Particularly when storing cigars for longer periods the cigars will adopt a strong woody flavor that is generally not desired.

Honduran mahogany has a humidity absorption rate comparable to that of Spanish cedar and at the same time has a less intense odor. Thus, unfortunately, the deterrent effect on worms and the desired flavoring of cigars is also not as good as with Spanish cedar.
The veneer of the interior wood should be untreated.

For long-term cigar storage those humidors should be preferred, which are lined with Spanish cedar. For cabinet humidors other woods with high humidity absorption capacity can also be used because in cabinet humidors the cigars are generally stored in their original Spanish cedar boxes. A tray made of Spanish cedar is recommendable for storing individual cigars in cabinet humidors.
All adorini humidors are made exclusively with an interior lining of Spanish cedar.

Elrico

that was very good elrico, thank you very much. it makes for a good read.

still a great looking box, none the less...


rock on my brother, peace

Regardless of whether or not you could store cigars in it, I applaud you for your fine craftmanship.

I love the humidor very nice job!

Spanish cedar is a hardwood. Western red cedar is a softwood. Makes it hard to even compare the two.

The last sentence in this paragraph sums it up.

American red cedar is inferior to Spanish cedar in humidity absorption and it exudes a more intense aroma. Some humidor manufacturers use American cedar because it is less expensive and with this wood there is no danger of resin formation. Particularly when storing cigars for longer periods the cigars will adopt a strong woody flavor that is generally not desired.

Taste is what's important. You'll know that you used closet cedar once you take that first puff on a cigar that is usually mild. You'll figure it out. Closet cedar will protect your smokes from critters, but will destroy the flavor of good cigars. It's also harder to regulate humidity. Very wide swings. I made my first humi from this type of cedar.

I threw it away. It was poorly mada anyway, first attempt. The humi in the pic is pretty nice.

I know this isn't exactly politically correct, BUT...you can find Spanish cedar on some "internet auction sites" quite reasonable. Don't pitch the humidor. Just the cedar. Re-do it with SC and you'll be happier.