Large Ashtrays

[ggiese]

I had to go back and reread the thread but i finally found the pictures of the humidor at SpurgeonsWoodWorking.Blogspot.com

That is a interesting humidor and i like it

Definitely one of a kind, but too often I see those small brass hinges fail on those kinds of humidors. It really should have a piano hinge.

Rather than creating a lip on the lid to match up with the bottom, I see how you added the piece of cedar to the lid, and that it fits into the interior. I'm thinking if everything is not lining up just right, it might not close well. I don't believe I've ever seen it done that way. How is the seal on it?

[Stog O'clock]

I'm actually the one he made that humidor for. The seal is better than all my other 10 humidors believe it or not, and the hinges haven't been a problem. I can't let the lid fall back, as it does not stand open, but it was one heck of a Christmas present! I'm still waiting for one of those ashtrays, though

[ggiese]

I'm actually the one he made that humidor for. The seal is better than all my other 10 humidors believe it or not, and the hinges haven't been a problem. I can't let the lid fall back, as it does not stand open, but it was one heck of a Christmas present! I'm still waiting for one of those ashtrays, though

No doubt - a very thoughtful and nice Christmas present. I would not balk at receiving it - it's a classy piece. However - if someone is going to go through the trouble of creating a beautiful piece like that, consideration should be given to any weak points (the lid hinge and seal are definitely weak points in any humidor).

To help with the hinge and lid falling back, you might want to consider these hinges:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...ant-Hinge.aspx

They're pretty doggone cheap, decent looking but need to be recessed into the wood. They will definitely hold the lid well and should not fail.

These are a bit more expensive, but a bit easier to install:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...l-wStay-2.aspx



If that is a first effort at creating a humidor - KUDO's! Very nice work!