Starting Construction

[badwhale]

Holy awesome. 20'x6'x9'? I'd suggest putting a cot in the middle, and you can just sleep there.

Will

[DeeDubya]

Holy awesome. 20'x6'x9'? I'd suggest putting a cot in the middle, and you can just sleep there.

Will

Well that's framed size. By the time the walls are finished and shelves are installed down one side the width will shrink to around 4'. That's just enough to comfortably move around and pass another person. Fortunately we have a wholesale cedar supply about 20 minutes out so I can get most any kind of siding for the walls and have custom milled boards for shelves etc. This of course is "red cedar" not the aromatic closet variety.

I intend to keep the majority of the cigars in the box and closed. This is intended for bulk storage but I would still be able to get to a box without having to dig like I do now. I still have my regular humidor for singles and display.

This is also for display of some small antiques that can/should be kept at 65-70% RH. That's why I really need to evaluate the humidifier. I know that I cannot use the misting or steam type. These cause moisture fallout (like fog) that can condense on things. There are several technologies including the "wet brick" type that I am still checking into.

1) Wall detail 2) Basic floor plan

[DeeDubya]

I picked up the 32" insulated metal door today and hope to get it set this weekend. Also, I searched for cedar paneling but came up zilch. Most available spanish cedar is in small sizes for small projects (like humidors). I need 4x8 sheets and will probably have to settle for red cedar. It does not have quite the absorbtion capacity as spanish but will do just fine since there will be around 144 sq ft on the shelf-side wall alone. If anyone knows a source for large quantities of spanish cedar I would much appreciate the help. I found this site during some of my searches.

http://www.humidor-guide.com/humidor...cedar-1-1.php3

I'm making an extra effort to be sure this room is well sealed. I'm hoping that being well insulated and having so much glass adjoing the living space it will maintain a reasonable temperature without additional A/C in the summer months. If not, the humidifier will be battling the A/C which is of course de-humidifing.

[ashauler]

From craigs post on Old-school humidors:
http://www.jcpendergast.com/Walkin.aspx

[DeeDubya]

From craigs post on Old-school humidors:
http://www.jcpendergast.com/Walkin.aspx

Thanks, It looks like they do some pretty nice projects. I haven't called them yet but my guess is that those plywood panels are Western Red Cedar and not Spanish cedar. I found some this weekend and bought 5 sheets of 3/8". This was from a wholesaler for $60/sheet. Cedar is a little hard to work with because of "cupping". It is so hygroscopic (a good thing) that it wants to curl one direction when damp and the other when dry. The plywood will nail down but the 12"w shelves need to stay straight.

I'm looking at doing the floor in cedar too. There is no cedar flooring because it's too soft but I think 1" T&G siding will do nicely when nailed to a 3/4" subfloor.

Hopefully I will have so much cedar in there when finished that a beetle won't have a chance.

[DeeDubya]

Hopefully I've found a better choice for a humidifier. This unit is less expensive, will not require the osmosis system and maintain up to 3000 cu ft. My humidor has approx 600 cu ft so this thing should just loaf. I've got a water softener so the normal calcium build-up should not be a problem.

"The Trion 707U Humidifier System incorporates all the features necessary to properly humidify a large area in a simple Do-It-Yourself kit. This system is designed to connect directly to a water source, will automatically refill, and a single unit can maintain up to 75-80% relative humidity in an area as large as 3000 cubic feet. The 707U is a hard wire system and will require access to electricity. To provide a measurement and reading of the exact humidity, a separate hygrometer gauge is needed."

[drew_goring]

Hopefully I've found a better choice for a humidifier. This unit is less expensive, will not require the osmosis system and maintain up to 3000 cu ft. My humidor has approx 600 cu ft so this thing should just loaf. I've got a water softener so the normal calcium build-up should not be a problem.

"The Trion 707U Humidifier System incorporates all the features necessary to properly humidify a large area in a simple Do-It-Yourself kit. This system is designed to connect directly to a water source, will automatically refill, and a single unit can maintain up to 75-80% relative humidity in an area as large as 3000 cubic feet. The 707U is a hard wire system and will require access to electricity. To provide a measurement and reading of the exact humidity, a separate hygrometer gauge is needed."

Doesn't sound like that one is an active humidifier. Might be a decent investment to get an active one so you know your sticks will be kept safe and you won't have to keep adjusting the humidifier.

[EGQ]

Hopefully I've found a better choice for a humidifier. This unit is less expensive, will not require the osmosis system and maintain up to 3000 cu ft. My humidor has approx 600 cu ft so this thing should just loaf. I've got a water softener so the normal calcium build-up should not be a problem.

"The Trion 707U Humidifier System incorporates all the features necessary to properly humidify a large area in a simple Do-It-Yourself kit. This system is designed to connect directly to a water source, will automatically refill, and a single unit can maintain up to 75-80% relative humidity in an area as large as 3000 cubic feet. The 707U is a hard wire system and will require access to electricity. To provide a measurement and reading of the exact humidity, a separate hygrometer gauge is needed."

No space for 216 lbs of beads? Sounds like a fundamental design flaw...

[Roger]

I am certainly jealous of your project! I would hope that I could some day at least build a wall unit, but that is the way it goes. I can't wait to see your pics on that... even now I am drooling! LOL Good luck with your project I hope it is a great success! Roger