“Daddy, where do humidors come from?”
I’ve heard it asked so may times . . . . and up to now, all I could say was “I’m not your Daddy”. So here, at last, is a photographic explanation – just follow the links.

The players, from left to right;
14” Buffalo band saw (pre-computer revolution), Delta hollow chisel mortiser, Delta 13” planer, Sears 6” jointer (from a time before they had roads), Craftsmen 10” table saw with router base (handy little combo) plus many assorted hand tool to numerous to mention (although the 3/8” chisel and dead blow mallet do merit special note).

Happy trails . . . .

http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst353006_Project-Humidor--01.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst353797_Project-Humidor--02.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst354745_Project-Humidor--03.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst357272_Project-Humidor--04--Casing-Dry-Fit.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst365211_Project-Humidor--05--Back-at-It.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst366814_Project-Humidor--06--Framing-Out-the-Door.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst372320_Project-Humidor--07--Drilling-Square-Holes.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst377473_Project-Humidor--08--Fitting-the-Door.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst378249_Project-Humidor--09--Time-for-an-Oil-Job.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst379999_Project-Humidor--10--Milling-Spanish-Cedar.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst383438_Project-Humidor--11-Milling-Spanish-Cedar-Part.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst384876_Project-Humidor--12-Making-the-Legs.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst388046_Project-Humidor--13--Completing-the-legs.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst390443_Project-Humidor--14--Lining-the-case.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst392921_Project-Humidor--15--Mounting-the-Glass.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst397624_Project-Humidor--16--Assembly.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst597723_Project-Humidor--17--Building-Drawers-and-Shelves.aspx 
http://www.cigarbid.com/FORUM/cb_postst598248_Project-Humidor--18--Done.aspx 

Nice shop!

I am considering trying to make some SC trays for a cooler I am wanting to work on... just a bit leary on re-sawing and joining the boards. Don't have a planer or jointer - any suggestions?

I have a table saw, radial arm saw, router, band saw - all the basics...

Actually, it’s my garage with the cars pulled out and the “tools on wheels” show in progress.


Working rough wood on a table saw can be a bear, and really only for small pieced.

You can order Spanish cedar surfaced 4 sides (S4S) in thicknesses from 1/4” on up. While you pay more, it may well be the best way to go. Google Spanish cedar and you’ll find everyone from E-bay to Amazon sells, as well as wood working sites like Rockler. Shop around, as prices are all over the board (so to speak).

Good luck with the trays!

Thanks, I will look for that lumber. I can get S4S 1/2" here in town, but I really didn't want to re-saw it. I will buy some 1/4".

What do you think of edge gluing the bottom together, and assembling it to the sides with a rabbet-dado joint. I would use the rabbet-dado to assemble the sides together also. Stong enough with just glue?

Sorry to hijack this thread into a "woodworking advice" thread"...

Rwilly, I avoided doing a panel glue up for the bottom; If I did I would then want to go back and cut slots or drill holes for air flow, so instead I cut slats and mounted them in a rabbit. They are held in place with brad nails (from a staple gun) put in from the sides horizontally. I did a rabbit as opposed to a dado to maximize the inside depth of the drawer, and give the drawer a flat bottom. The backs were attached with a rabbit, a dab of water proof glue, and some brads. There is a picture in post #17.

Glue should be enough, I would think. The brads made it fast to assemble. One note; I did most everything in 3/8” thick SC. This stuff is flimsy like balsa and I wanted some strength for the size I was building. The drawers were about 13” D x 16” W x 3” H.

If I were doing a large tray, it would be all slats, with rabbits on three sides of the sides – none on the front, back or slats. All 3/8”. For a small tray, 1/4” SC, and I would forgo the rabbits and just to but joints. I would use glue and brads on both – “suspenders and a belt”.

Good luck with the trays – you should post some pictures.

Thanks again for the help... I can definitely see how the slats would be easier than my previous glue up & drill plan.

Great pics of the project by the way!

Awesome, great wood working there.

Topped

Lotta work but it turned out beautiful! 🇨🇮

Outstanding job, a true work of art!

TOO MUCH WORK for such a small humi.....:-"
But it is very nice indeed 🍺

Too much work? Depends on your point of view. To me wood working is a labor of love. Selecting the boards, carefully working them until you blow out an edge. Starting all over while inventing some new four letter words. Hanging out in the garage hour after hour drinking a beer, smoking an RP, sipping cactus juice.

Ok, it is a lot of work.

Oh, if you want to see small - have a look at Wheel's humidor . . .

what's wrong with my humi ?

I only smoke a couple cigars a week..

And,
I agree with , woodworking is a great escape...


wheel,

Fuggin beautiful man GREAT WORK!!

Good job. the things that keep us entertained

Just pokin' at ya bro. Humidors are sized for ones needs. There's not really a yard stick here.

But hey, mine is twice the size of yours . . .
🇨🇮





And thanks for all the kind words you guys!

Rumor has it your Humi is Impotent,,,


oh my,,,


wheel,