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03-02-2007, 11:51 AM
borovy3488

SMALL humidor

Hey guys, gotta quick question for ya.

I have a nice, small box that I was given for Christmas one year. I'm not really sure what its purpose in life was, but I want to turn it into a humidor. It could probably hold about 20 cigars and would be perfect when I'm trying to show off. Can I get some advice on how to make this transformation? What kind of humidification device should I use for that small of a box? I'm just not quite sure how to go about doing this.

Thanks in advance,

Wayne :smiley41:
03-02-2007, 11:57 AM
WhiteWidow

Its going to have to be air tight before it will be useful as a humidor.
03-02-2007, 11:58 AM
chefchris

Quote:

Originally Posted by borovy3488

Hey guys, gotta quick question for ya.

I have a nice, small box that I was given for Christmas one year. I'm not really sure what its purpose in life was, but I want to turn it into a humidor. It could probably hold about 20 cigars and would be perfect when I'm trying to show off. Can I get some advice on how to make this transformation? What kind of humidification device should I use for that small of a box? I'm just not quite sure how to go about doing this.

Thanks in advance,

Wayne :smiley41:

does the box have a pretty good seal on it? try the dollar test. close a dollar in the lid and slide it out, it should have some resistance. You can also get weather stripping to help make a better seal. I just bought some at Walmart 2 days ago. Goes for about $3 for two long rolls.

as far as humidification device, just get some beads. i would suggest just getting them in the tubes since it's such a small box.
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03-02-2007, 11:59 AM
borovy3488

It closes pretty damn tight, but im not sure if its air tight. Any way to check? Or how could I make it airtight? I just think it would look cool. If its not worth my time or money, tell me cause I don't wanna waste either.

Thanks,
Wayne:smiley41:

EDIT: Guess I'm late on this post...
03-02-2007, 12:12 PM
borovy3488

OK, there is resistance on the dollar on the sides, but not so much on the front??

Kinda strange. Should it still work with the weather stripping?

Wayne :smiley41:
03-02-2007, 12:13 PM
stjohnroe

Take a really bright flashlight, close it in the box and turn the lights out so the room is completely dark. Does any light leak out? If so then the box is probably not right for the job.
03-02-2007, 12:13 PM
chefchris

Quote:

Originally Posted by borovy3488

OK, there is resistance on the dollar on the sides, but not so much on the front??

Kinda strange. Should it still work with the weather stripping?

Wayne :smiley41:

should work ok. do you have a hygrometer?
03-02-2007, 12:18 PM
borovy3488

stjohnroe: yea, there was some light. Not a lot though...

chefchris: OK. souds good. I was just gonna check to see if it would work then go buy one from walmart probably. Why?

Thanks,
Wayne
03-02-2007, 12:26 PM
guado

take a picture of it. I want to see it.
03-02-2007, 12:27 PM
chefchris

Quote:

Originally Posted by borovy3488

stjohnroe: yea, there was some light. Not a lot though...

chefchris: OK. souds good. I was just gonna check to see if it would work then go buy one from walmart probably. Why?

Thanks,
Wayne

just to make sure you had a good seal in there before tossing your sticks in. you going with the beads?
03-02-2007, 12:29 PM
bigsmoke

Maybe slip some of the cedar that comes in cigar boxes in there too. Just so you have some cedar scent in case the box has some other odors.
03-02-2007, 12:31 PM
borovy3488

Yea, I think I'm gonna go with the beads. Should I just get the .5 70%? And for guado, long story short, no digital camera (has to do with a crazed pet dog). But, when I get around to buying another one, I will post pictures of it. By then it should be up and running...

Thanks for all the help,
Wayne
03-02-2007, 12:32 PM
borovy3488

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsmoke

Maybe slip some of the cedar that comes in cigar boxes in there too. Just so you have some cedar scent in case the box has some other odors.

That sounds like a good idea, I'll do that as well.

Thanks,
Wayne
03-02-2007, 12:36 PM
chefchris

Quote:

Originally Posted by borovy3488

Yea, I think I'm gonna go with the beads. Should I just get the .5 70%? And for guado, long story short, no digital camera (has to do with a crazed pet dog). But, when I get around to buying another one, I will post pictures of it. By then it should be up and running...

Thanks for all the help,
Wayne

How Much Will I Need?

and I would go with 65%.
03-03-2007, 02:01 AM
bigsmoke

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefchris

How Much Will I Need?

and I would go with 65%.

That 4 ounce tube would work real good. But you might not need quite that much. I find with humidification it is better to have more than enough than not enough.