My New Coolidor

[MemphisFred]

I bought them in a commerative set for the last birthday ball. Haven't even fired one yet could be a dog rocket...dunno

[VictorMJR66]

Looks great!
I have my boxes closed. I seasoned the inside as well as the outside before placing my cigars in them.
I also measured the inside of my cooler, and used the bead calculator at Heartfelt Industries to determine my bead needs. Stays a constant 65%rh with the 65%rh beads.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/calculator.asp

Such a great system!

I know the other guys have tons more experience, but I wanted to share how I did mine, using plenty of advice from the Seniors.
Another peice of excellent advice from these guys; test your hygrometer....new or not.
I used the Boveda's One-Step Calibration Kit.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/p...asp?cat=Boveda

[buzz]

Good looking setup there, I will be starting my own coolidor project pretty soon, unless my computer breaks or I forget the url for the devil site.

-Buzz

[victory01]

Good choice! Coolidor is definitely the way to go. I keep my lids closed...I think the B&Ms have their lids open for display purposes.

I also keep thin pieces of cedar sheets in the coolidor that I have collected from boxes and cigars. I don't know if it does anything really, but I just love the smell of it. Kinda gives the illusion of opening up an actual cedar lined humidor to me.

As for the hygrometer and such...I would eventually get some beads. I used to have a hygrometer and tinkered with it for a while, but it honestly got too annoying. I trust the beads and have had no problems so far with split wrappers or bad burning sticks.

Great idea on the trays btw. I just have my boxes stacked. I should look into that....

[MemphisFred]

Great idea on the trays btw. I just have my boxes stacked. I should look into that....

I've been searching around and so far the cheapest trays I've found that fit are 10.00 ea + shipping. Plus I would still have some room at the end of the cooler for the boxes I already have. I'm good for now...will get them a little later.

[victory01]

Yeah, it's not a huge deal. It's just that boxes come in all shapes and sizes and it can get tough later on playing tetris in your coolidor. I have a pretty good lay out now, but i would still like a tray or 2 for loose singles.

[VictorMJR66]

I've been searching around and so far the cheapest trays I've found that fit are 10.00 ea + shipping. Plus I would still have some room at the end of the cooler for the boxes I already have. I'm good for now...will get them a little later.

Where are you thinking of ordering trays. I like the idea of having both trays and boxes.

[Cigarbear]

Depending on where you are specifically, check out Rockler and/or Woodcraft. They're specialty woodworking stores and carry spanish cedar of varying sizes and thicknesses. You can order online too. I made a few trays for my cooler. It was pretty cheap since I already had all the other tools and supplies. Then you can tailor them for the space.