Converting a cabinet into a humidor

[jeromeroselli]

I didn't put this in the humidor tutorial forum, because quite frankly I haven't got a clue what the hell I'm doing.

As you can see by the photo of the cabinet that I'm starting out with, this will be an adventure.

To give you an example of how handy I am, I once totaled a car trying to fix it.

As my wife tells me "You're an artist, not a handy man"

We'll see about that. I'll post the finished product when it's finished, but I think I needed some

support while I'm working on this. Should be interesting, to say the least. But I'm very excited.

Cheers,

Jeremy

[Jesuscookies]

If you can fit a cooler in there, you'll be fine.

[SmokinAl]

So what's the game plan Jeremy? Are you leaving it painted as is?

[Colt45]

Good luck J. I notice the hammer - you're off to a good start!

And remember, if you can't fix it, fix it so no one can.

[toracubed]

Are you gonna leave the sunflowers on it?? You should video it and put it on the DIY Network.

[jeromeroselli]

hey guys

Not going to leave the sunflower on it. hahaha

It was my mothers and has been collecting dust for about 10 years, so I thought, why the hell not.

So far I've stripped the paint and have bought a ton of spanish cedar ($$$$$$$$)

The game plan is as follows:

1) Epoxy all of the corners of the case

2) Line the cabinet with the cedar

3)Build the shelving (most likely one large singles shelf and some shelves below for boxes

leaving the bottom shelf for future Cigar Oasis purchase.

4) Stain with deep mahogany color

5) Brass fittings

4) Place massive cigar order to fill the thing

I'm hoping that when finished it will fit 15-20 boxes and 150-200 singles.

That should keep my going for a few years.

I hope to have it finished in under a week and will do a grand post when finished.

If anyone has any helpful hints or tricks, PLEASE chime in, I need all the help I can get.

Cheers,

jeremy

[Jimmy2]

Jerome !!!!!

SmokinAl is the one you want to talk to he is a master wood worker and knows how to build humidors he is your man. Period!!!!

Ask and i am sure he will help you in your quest..

[laficion]

I hope to have it finished in under a week and will do a grand post when finished.

If anyone has any helpful hints or tricks, PLEASE chime in, I need all the help I can get.

Cheers,

jeremy

That sounds great, I wish you the best and good luck. can't wait to see the finished product.

As for giving you some advice, Man, If I have a hammer in one hand and a screw in the other,

I'm lost.

[SmokinAl]

I didn't put this in the humidor tutorial forum, because quite frankly I haven't got a clue what the hell I'm doing.

...and you think I do???

See if you can return the spanish cedar. Line the interior with anything and shellac it or use a 2 pac finish and let it cure for a week. If you do use the Cedar you have, dont butt it edge to edge or glue it in. It will expand and contract. Google "Tongue and Groove" for the best way of joining these boards (and still dont use glue) then tack them into the cabinet with brass escutcheons. These look good and will last longer than steel screws or nails.

The real trick on an old cabinet is going to be the fit of the door. It needs to be in contact all the way around. Don't use weather seal or anything that pushes out the door, it will exasperate the problem in the future.

Your big problem is going to be humectant and how to load enough (and where) to suit the space.

All the best,

[jeromeroselli]

Update

I've got some good news and some bad news.

The bad news is that I haven't gotten any younger since I started this post. I may even have some gray hairs

popping up in the back of my head.

The good news is that the conversion is done, and has been holding a STEADY RH for 4 days now.

I can't wait to post some pictures and some step by step things that I did to help

people down this road in the future.

The before and after I'm hoping will be the best part of it all.

Pics coming soon!

Cheers,

Jeremy