i want to make a humidor. what thickness of wood should i get? 1/4", 3/8", or 3/4". or any other thickness?
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i want to make a humidor. what thickness of wood should i get? 1/4", 3/8", or 3/4". or any other thickness?
There are many questions that would determine the thickness of the wood for a humi. Most cabinetry uses 1/2" to 5/8" plywood. 3/4" would be way overboard.
What style/size box do you want to make?
What are you making it out of?
Are you going to laminate it?
Personally, for a large box style humidor, 3/8" to 1/2" plywood, laminated with something nice looking, sealed with a few coats of polyurethane, and lined with 1/4" Spanish cedar would work great.
If you need any help or have questions feel free to PM me.
spiffy
ok i can get the 1/4" spanish cedar and get the plywood. where should i get the laminate? i was thinking about a 150ct humi, but not sure what style. i've never made a humidor before so i'll need some guidance
If you have a local lumber store (not home depot), they would either have it or can order it for you. The internet is a great source as well.
www.rockler.com is where I get a lot of my stuff.
If this is your first time trying to laminate something, then you might be better off using a cabinet grade plywood and skipping the laminate all together. These have a nice layer on top that you can stain and comes in a lot of species (birch, cherry, oak, etc.).
PM me and I can help you plan one out.
spiffy
great suggestion. I was looking at some of this the other day and it was really nice looking stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by spiffykyle
they don't have any spanish cedar at home depot. i used to work there. but they do have plywood. i have looked at www.rockler.com and i have a 25% off lumber there. thanks for your help. i'll need more help later.
hehe, welcome to my other addicting hobby...woodworking.
spiffy
My birth father was really good at wood work, but alas he died of a heart attack when i was 3