In need of some cedar for a coolidor

[nathanl]

So, I built up my coolerdor with cedar boxes I picked up from local cigar shops as was suggested in some threads here. Only thing is it smells a bit like ashtray since all the local shops have smoking in the store, it's taken on the odor. Anyone think this will be a big issue, or will it not be enough to impart a bad flavor to the cigars?

[badwhale]

So, I built up my coolerdor with cedar boxes I picked up from local cigar shops as was suggested in some threads here. Only thing is it smells a bit like ashtray since all the local shops have smoking in the store, it's taken on the odor. Anyone think this will be a big issue, or will it not be enough to impart a bad flavor to the cigars?

Spanish Cedar from Rockler

The ashtray scent would turn me off. Cigars adapt to their surroundings, so I wouldn't chance it. Somebody else linked to rockler for spanish cedar.

Yeah, the stuff out of boxes is free, but if its making your smoke immediately taste like an ashtray, I get new stuff, or scrap it altogether.

Also, a local sawmill or millwright may be able to get you more, for a better price.

Will

[pmp]

spanish cedar isn't that expensive. Just make sure you wear a dust mask when you cut it. The dust is irritating to your nose and lungs.

[tmatta]

I'm late to the discussion, but I've had good luck (so far) with my Coolidor in which I use 4 spanish cedar trays from a cigar shop online. $10 each, great for keeping singles organized!

[Paddy]

Late?? Your waking the dead