Thread: Build your own humidor?

It would appear that I am/have outgrown my current humidor (just a 50 counter, and saying 50 is generous). It was kind of a clue when my 20 count "travel" humidor is now being used for normal use. So I am looking at building my own humidor because frankly all the humidors out there are too similar and I want to try something unique. Its not a question of ability because i have built intricate woodworkings before such as jewelry boxes etc but there are other questions that I have.
In just about every humidor I have seen there are no nail holes or filler putty spots so the question arises how do you secure the kiln dried cedar into the box itself? I could use a glue/adhesive but I don't want the chemicals affecting the cigars so I am at a loss.
Any suggestions on size/dimensions would be appreciated, Im leaning towards a 150-200 count humidor with 3 levels and trays at each so i can separate out by wrapper/flavor. For each level should i put a humidification device or would it be better to use one big one and router out vents into the trays?

Also any other input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Danny

To build such humidor, you don't actually need a humidifier for each level; unless they're separated. An active system would be best as you'll avoid dry and damp patches most passive systems create.

To glue the parts together, I would use the same vegetable glue used when rolling the cap of cigars: no odor, no taste. You only need a higher strength.

Size wise, I would base myself on existing known humidors such as the Davidoff No.1 which holds between 140 and 170 cigars and with the following dimensions: 15 7/8" x 10 7/16" X 7 7/8"

ok one more question i just got thinking about...
Instead of using a glue I could just use brass pin nails right? the brass wouldnt react with the high humidity and is plenty hard to be able to hold the thing together. Obviously using a ferrious steel is out but wouldnt brass/copper/stainless be ok?

Originally Posted by Saleenfan

ok one more question i just got thinking about...
Instead of using a glue I could just use brass pin nails right? the brass wouldnt react with the high humidity and is plenty hard to be able to hold the thing together. Obviously using a ferrious steel is out but wouldnt brass/copper/stainless be ok?

I am certain you could but how sure are you of the seal between the different wood parts (surface area)? Just guessing ...

the way im planning on making it is using the hard wood (still trying to decide on the exterior) and making a box with that and then essentially building the cedar box to fit perfectly inside it. So it will be a box within a box. plus the Brass Brads im planning on using are more for the trays.