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rwilly Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Nov 10 2010, 10:05 PM EST
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Wooohoooo! I had been looking for a little bit now, tired of trying to keep my 6 little 20 ct humidors all in check... Wanted all the sticks in one place. Couldn't spend $600 and didn't find much else I thought I liked or would be functional for me. So, I bought a 150 qt cooler, made shelves, and bought $100 in cedar trays. Murphy's Law - One week later, a friend's brother in law buys a tower and this cabinet becomes mine!

Don't know what it will hold, it is 36" x 31" x 17". It looks so big I don't know if I'll ever fill it!

Just wiped down and put 8 cedar trays in it and a couple of bowls of distilled water. It is sitting at 65% right now, hope it goes up a bit and holds soon. I also put in an Oust fan. Any suggestions you guys have are welcomed.

I am super pumped about this and as soon as I am not overbudget and brok'd again, I will start filling this bad boy up. Don't know where it originated from, has a tag inside of it saying it is for commercial use... Whatever, it's mine now!
Cabinet!!.jpg
rwilly Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 10:56 AM EST
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Humidity had dropped to 55% this morning, so I wiped down the trays again and put them back in. It spiked to 79% after 1 hour, then dropped to 70% by the time I left for work another hour later. Left the bowls of distilled water in there as well as the two large humidifiers with propolyne glycol solution. Don't know if I am doing this right or how long it will take to stabilize at 70%.

Also noticed the temp was at 68 and I am afraid it will get even colder as we get into winter. If temp gets down around 60, is that still OK? Or do I need to find a warmer location in my house?
pool-cue Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 11:21 AM EST
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Nice looking humi there. I wouldn't worry too much about the RH as long as it's below 70, as the cold them I think 60 should be find. I actually like to keep my cigars around 63/63 plus or minus a couple degrees and RH. So, 60 degrees sholdn't be a problem at all.
I will however check the seal of the unit and make sure it's sealed properly.

PC
whizzy1 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 11:36 AM EST
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That's friggin sweet bro
t33bone Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 12:21 PM EST
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Sweet looking humi there and congrats on getting more space.

Now for advice, cut up all the CC's. LOL

I personally, if temp gets to 60, i keep humidity up near 70. As temp goes up to around 63-69, I keep humidity around 62-65. I do not like the 70 humidity as most of my cigars do not smoke well at 70.
05busa Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 12:24 PM EST
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Make sure u check the seals and adjust the door if need be.
tj2001cobra Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 12:24 PM EST
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Looks awesome. Dont stress about the humidity if the thing is empty. Once you get cigars in there, the humidity will stabalize. When you get home, throw them in and shut the doors. All will be well.
rwilly Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 12:37 PM EST
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Thanks for the advice guys. As far as checking the seals and doors, do I just use a flashlight or something to make sure there are no air gaps? I think I will take your advice and put cigars in there tonight. Also got some empty boxes to put in there - I heard that having some things in there to take up space helps to stabilize it.

Yeah, definitely gonna have to try to keep a tight grip on the CC's, at least until after the Holidays... I'm sure that won't work!

Thanks again!
muhren Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 12:48 PM EST
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Nice looking display humi. Good pick-up!

M
theosprey247 Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 1:02 PM EST
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looks like rwilly is out of sticks....





Dancing
05busa Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 1:09 PM EST
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Willy is very low!!!!!





are they sliding doors,yes???
daveincincy Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 1:28 PM EST
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rwilly wrote:
It looks so big I don't know if I'll ever fill it!


Yeah...right. Dancing In another few months, you'll be looking for additional storage. Keep your cooler handy. Applause
fishinguitarman Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 1:41 PM EST
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Great Lookin'!

And what pool-cue said

And what Daveincincy said
izkeh Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 1:43 PM EST
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She's a beaut, Clark. Herfing

rwilly Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 2:24 PM EST
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Easy there fellas... Pretty sure all those sticks you sent me not too long ago will take up some space in there Javier! And I've got a few coming from you too Busa... so I'm sure I will start to get it filled up!

Yep, they are sliding doors - they nest into the sides and have a magnet that holds them.
SteveS Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 2:41 PM EST
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rwilly wrote:
Don't know what it will hold, it is 36" x 31" x 17". It looks so big I don't know if I'll ever fill it!

try to remember to update us next year at this time ... post another pic with that cabinet overflowing ... think of it as the "Field of Dreams Principle" ... if you build it, they will come" ...
pool-cue Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 2:44 PM EST
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To check the seal, I like to use the snifting method. I put cigars in and sniff around the seems and see if I can tell if I got cigars in there or not, LOL. All kidding aside, flashlight might work. But on sliding doors, I always want to be sure, since there could be gaps around the edges. You could go to a Home improvement store and get some of the window edge seal and use on the edges of the inside humidor, also on the sliding edge of the front glass(I would looke for the fuzzy kind, they glide better on the doors).
Also as TJ said, just put the cigars in and it should be fine, I would however suggest you put the cigars in boxes then in the humidor, so there isn't a huge shock for the cigars form opening that huge door every time.

PC
05busa Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 3:56 PM EST
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woop woop
wheelrite Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 4:20 PM EST
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I love it !!

congrats !

I want it..

what's your addy and do you have a big dog ??


wheel,
FATASH Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 4:30 PM EST
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Nice humi Congrats!!! I just got one but, not as kick ass as that...
05busa Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 4:30 PM EST
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HeHe.....and yours is almost full!!!
FATASH Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 4:37 PM EST
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Not quite yet. OOOOOOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOOOO
05busa Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 4:47 PM EST
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HeHe
blueboy Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:36 PM EST
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Very nice grab!!

I would love to have that in my place!!

It will fill up quicker than you think!
05busa Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:37 PM EST
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HeHe
FATASH Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:39 PM EST
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rwilly wrote:
Wooohoooo! I had been looking for a little bit now, tired of trying to keep my 6 little 20 ct humidors all in check... Wanted all the sticks in one place. Couldn't spend $600 and didn't find much else I thought I liked or would be functional for me. So, I bought a 150 qt cooler, made shelves, and bought $100 in cedar trays. Murphy's Law - One week later, a friend's brother in law buys a tower and this cabinet becomes mine!

Don't know what it will hold, it is 36" x 31" x 17". It looks so big I don't know if I'll ever fill it!

Just wiped down and put 8 cedar trays in it and a couple of bowls of distilled water. It is sitting at 65% right now, hope it goes up a bit and holds soon. I also put in an Oust fan. Any suggestions you guys have are welcomed.

I am super pumped about this and as soon as I am not overbudget and brok'd again, I will start filling this bad boy up. Don't know where it originated from, has a tag inside of it saying it is for commercial use... Whatever, it's mine now!

Lazer etched glass? Is it a custom ?
Northsidepk Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:52 PM EST
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izkeh wrote:
She's a beaut, Clark. Herfing



LOL the Christmas Vacation Quotations continue!!!!
Northsidepk Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:54 PM EST
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FATASH wrote:
Lazer etched glass? Is it a custom ?


Its just etched with a sandblaster
05busa Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 6:55 PM EST
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no etcher
grege93 Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 7:04 PM EST
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Beautiful piece of furniture. A box that large will most definitely require sticks in it to stabilize.Those shelves will hold 2 boxes deep.Nice pick up. Have a lot of fun filling it up!
rwilly Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 7:55 PM EST
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Thanks everybody...


Wheel, no dog, but I know some Mexican Judo...
f16devils Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 8:43 PM EST
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That's sweet looking! Looks like you need some help with it though.
Nathan P. Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:01 PM EST
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Congrats! That is sexy. If I am not mistaken, it looks as though there is a Montecristo design etched into it.
Nathan P. Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:02 PM EST
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Nevermind that last post. It appears there are multiple cigars represented.
05busa Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:06 PM EST
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HeHe
rwilly Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:39 PM EST
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Easy - clown...
05busa Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:39 PM EST
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its jester
rwilly Offline
#38 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:41 PM EST
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Damn, I knew you'd call me on that...
05busa Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:42 PM EST
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HeHe....silly willy!!!!
rwilly Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:42 PM EST
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Wasn't Jester Iceman's navigator?
rwilly Offline
#41 Posted: Thu, Nov 11 2010, 9:47 PM EST
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Orr maybe that was Slider...
05busa Offline
#42 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 9:30 AM EST
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i thought it was goose....oh wait no that was mavericks............U lost that lovin feelin.....wait,thats not right!!!!
Northsidepk Offline
#43 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 9:58 AM EST
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It was Slider, Iceman's radio operator. But Maverick was his wingman with Goose being his radio operator. Viper and Jester both flew single seaters. Merlin and Hollywood piloted as well, cougar lost it and Wolf man and Sundown were the "other" radio operators
rwilly Offline
#44 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 10:13 AM EST
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Northsidepk wrote:
It was Slider, Iceman's radio operator. But Maverick was his wingman with Goose being his radio operator. Viper and Jester both flew single seaters. Merlin and Hollywood piloted as well, cougar lost it and Wolf man and Sundown were the "other" radio operators



Northside... breaking off some knowledge... nice...


"Hard deck my ass. We nailed that son of a bitch!"
05busa Offline
#45 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 11:24 AM EST
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wheres charlie!!!!!
Northsidepk Offline
#46 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 12:13 PM EST
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Charlie was the designated "Poon-Tang" LOL
05busa Offline
#47 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 12:16 PM EST
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yes yes
pool-cue Offline
#48 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 12:16 PM EST
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rwilly,

Did you put the cigars in? How is eveything holding up?

PC
Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#49 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 12:27 PM EST
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That is a nice cabinet!!

Now, post a pic with some smokes in it ........

Herfing

c3s
rwilly Offline
#50 Posted: Fri, Nov 12 2010, 12:44 PM EST
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pool-cue wrote:
rwilly,

Did you put the cigars in? How is eveything holding up?

PC



Put the cigars in yesterday afternoon, humidity dropped again (but not as much) last night to right around 60, so I wiped down a couple more trays and put them in. It seemed to be holding RH better, but it got a little hectic this morning and I fogot to check it. I'll run home this afternoon and take a look.

I think I will get some weatherstripping this weekend like you suggested. It seems pretty tight at the ends, but where the doors come together in the middle may have a little gap.

Thanks again for the advice!

Now, if it would quit raining here I could sit out and enjoy one tonight!
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