Homemade Humidor

**hypersnyper694788** · 08-13-2010, 07:50 PM

Well i did some research on the seasoning process and have begun. So hopefully in a couple days i can start using this thing. Its at about 90% RH right now, and the temp is about 78. Im not to sure about how im going to get the temp down its florida in the middle of summer. Anyways ill keep you guys updated

**badwhale** · 08-13-2010, 10:51 PM

Check out a peltier cooler, or just put a blue ice bar in there in a towel.

Cool setup.

Will

**hypersnyper694788** · 08-16-2010, 01:26 AM

done for now

will have to add some cooling soon though, oh yea and more shelves as my collection grows

**TachyCoventry** · 08-16-2010, 12:55 PM

You need to get more sticks in that! You want to try and keep a humidor at least 50% of the way full, it will help regulate humidity better and will lead to less fluctuations. Very nice project though! Well done!

**hypersnyper694788** · 08-16-2010, 10:13 PM

I am certainly working on getting more sticks, only problem is im pretty new and dont want to start buying boxes when im not really all that sure what i like, and im sure my taste will be changing more towards fuller bodied stuff even though right now i like medium. So I will be filling it as fast as i can but im not going to buy just to buy.

**czerbe** · 08-23-2010, 01:57 PM

Well done +1

**TachyCoventry** · 08-23-2010, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by hypersnyper694788

I am certainly working on getting more sticks, only problem is im pretty new and dont want to start buying boxes when im not really all that sure what i like, and im sure my taste will be changing more towards fuller bodied stuff even though right now i like medium. So I will be filling it as fast as i can but im not going to buy just to buy.

Have you thought of the Newb Sampler? It's a great way to try all different stuff for a fraction of the cost of buying either 5ers or boxes!

**hypersnyper694788** · 08-24-2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Daigz

Have you thought of the Newb Sampler? It's a great way to try all different stuff for a fraction of the cost of buying either 5ers or boxes!

I have definitely thought of it, how much does one go for?

**CptnBlues63** · 10-02-2010, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by hypersnyper694788

I am certainly working on getting more sticks, only problem is im pretty new and dont want to start buying boxes when im not really all that sure what i like, and im sure my taste will be changing more towards fuller bodied stuff even though right now i like medium. So I will be filling it as fast as i can but im not going to buy just to buy.

Beautiful job and a great idea on your humidor!

Some of the guys have mentioned buying a Newbie Sampler to help fill your humi and give you an opportunity to try new (to you) cigars. Being a fairly new member myself I did one not so long ago and was VERY happy I did. I highly recommend you do one. If/when you do a sampler, make sure you tell whomever you do it with what you've tried already for cigars. This way you don't end up spending money on cigars you've already tried.

If you're new to cigars, I'm positive your tastes will change as time goes by. I know I've had to give up on some of the cigars I first smoked as they're now too wimpy and tasteless to satisfy me and cigars I once thought were too strong are "just right".

**hypersnyper694788** · 10-03-2010, 11:20 AM

**JiveTurkey** · 10-07-2010, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by hypersnyper694788

Awesome transformation; looks great. I like the idea of displaying singles and maybe a couple open boxes of regular go-to cigars, and keeping the reserve in a coolidor.

**hypersnyper694788** · 10-08-2010, 04:13 PM

Thanks for all the nice words guys!! I have to say im pretty impressed with the way it turned out too. Now that the temp outside is going to down the humi is staying at a consistent 70% at 74 degrees. I still have yet to order a newb sampler or anything because im flat broke. Im getting married in a month and still fixing up the house, just finished sodding 3 weeks ago. I tell you what the wedding industry is highway robbery. Once some of that wedding gift money comes in i start buying some more sticks. For now ill just stare at the ones i have.