Heartfelt beads, distilled water (in a spray bottle so you can mist the beads) and a digital hygrometer (if you don't want to take the time to calibrate a analog hygrometer) is all you'll need.
Wipe down the humidor interior several times with a clean cloth soaked with distilled water until the water no longer soaks into the wood (2, maybe 3 times). Let the humidor stabilize overnight and the hygrometer reads roughly 70%. Load the humidor with cigars (you can safely store the cigars in a heavy ziplock bag or a sealed Tupperware container until you're ready). The humidity may likely drop - that's okay. (Though seriously resist the temptation to open the humidor often to check the humidity level). Check the beads weekly and mist them as necessary. Otherwise - don't sweat it.
That's as easy as it is...
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for Cubancrafters! I bought this box back in 2005 and it's done me well with my modest collection. Probably going to upgrade to something with a solid top and no hygro in the front just to minimize moisture loss over time, but it's been a good humidor. Think I paid $75 for it, but my memory isn't what it was.
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