Homemade Humidor

[hypersnyper694788]

I did a search for this and it didnt yield me much results so i decided to start a new thread. I have a small built in shelf unit in my spare room. I plan on taking out the drawers for a stainless mini fridge. The top portion is going to be a bar with hanging glassware and im thinking it would be a perfect place to put a nice built in humidor with a glass front. My question what are the important tasks a humidor does. My thoughts are being air tight, holding a consistent humidity and temp. Im still pretty new to the cigar world so if i missed something in the above sentence please let me know. My thoughts are to build a cedar box. Will cedar from Home Depot be ok for this? Then i can make a plexy glass door that will seal. I would like to to put a light in it as well, i may just use a battery powered LED strip that i can just stick to the top to make install easier. I already have one Cigar Saver puck, i was thinking i will just buy another one and add a hydrometer so i can keep an eye on things.

Please give me you suggestions and opinions, and thanks in advance for the replies.

Here are a few pics of the area i will be working with.



This is my current set up. Its homemade and small but gets the job done for now.

[ashauler]

Wine fridges can be converted to function as humidors also. Search out the web and you'll find good instructions on the conversion process if you're interested.

Post up your progress when you begin converting this unit over.

[hypersnyper694788]

I had thought of that but the fridge i have is a regular one. I will surly keep you guys updated on the progress.

[Cigarbear]

HD sells luan that's a honduran mohogany veneer over a particle board core. It's cheaper than spanish cedar and has very a similar hydroscopic response. As best as I can tell the glue used doesn't impact the cigars. You'll also probably want to focus on the seal. Foam insulation tape, also available at HD, works well as does silicone aquarium sealant, also available at HD. Definitely post pics and progress updates as you go. It sounds like a cool project.

Todd

[Buckeyebw]

I just ruined a mini fridge that I would also like to maybe convert to a humidor, so keep us posted on how you do it. Thanks and good luck

[guado]

Do NOT use regular(red) cedar for a humidor. "Spanish cedar" is a type of mahogany. Use it or waht was described above. Good luck.

Personally I Would buy a Cigar oasis or a hydra for humidification. Also buy one or two digital Hygrometers depending on how tall you make it(one for top and bottom)