Building a Coolidor Finally

[tc3driver]

I had ordered 8 Spanish cedar trays from Amazon and the seller didn't come through for me. So, I went out looking for all-cedar trays. Apparently, there is only one company making them (The 100% cedar kind) in the style that I like; and they are out of them everywhere.

I did the second best thing and tore the lid off a cigar box. I only have one box with a nice cedar lining.

Anyway, if someone knows where I can get some that have the vertical slots -- not the diagonal slots, I don't like that kind, please send me the link.

http://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Cedar-.../dp/B00B9234HE

Please let me know if I am off base.

[illilli]

Please let me know if I am off base.

"Solid Spanish Cedar w/Cedar veneered MDF base" or in other words, NOT 100% Cedar!

I am extremely well-versed in doing internet research, so very obviously, I have seen everything they have at Amazon, since I said I ordered from Amazon. However, thanks for thinking I'm not capable of navigating Amazon's site thoroughly -- I AM old and probably don't know anything about technology at all based on that.

I know, I know, it's like Christmas...it's the thought that counts, so thank you very much for trying to help.

[ggiese]

Pottery Barn has a very nice vintage wood oval tray. I'm not sure if it's Spanish cedar (it says "mango-wood", whatever that is). I think it would look great in your coolidor - and you can also use it while entertaining guests. It's a win-win!

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/...acet-_-Tray-_-

[TheGreekTitan]

Pottery Barn has a very nice vintage wood oval tray. I'm not sure if it's Spanish cedar (it says "mango-wood", whatever that is). I think it would look great in your coolidor - and you can also use it while entertaining guests. It's a win-win!

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/...acet-_-Tray-_-

illilli


I've been looking at this guys stuff to get some ideas for my wineador design that I plan on building myself. Looks like some nice work from what I can tell online. The slats are diagonal, but I'm pretty sure he'd make them to your desired style and specs.

http://wineadors.com/coolidors.html

[illilli]

illilli


I've been looking at this guys stuff to get some ideas for my wineador design that I plan on building myself. Looks like some nice work from what I can tell online. The slats are diagonal, but I'm pretty sure he'd make them to your desired style and specs.

http://wineadors.com/coolidors.html

Thanks for the link, but I saw it already. He seems pretty busy, it's not guaranteed that he would make them with vertical slots and I hate sending money and waiting forever. I'd rather just wait until the 100% Cedar ones get back in stock from China. It's not that big of a deal, but I just hate it when things don't go the way I want them to. (WHINE, WHINE, WHINE....I am SO scared of kevin7 now!)

[badwhale]

This might be a dumb question, but do you have any equipment or ability to make them yourself? I mean, you're making a Koolidor, so it doesn't have to be Astor's pet pony, right?

ETA: Nevermind, I missed your last post on the first page while you were busy triple posting... Who does that?

[ggiese]

Thanks for the link, but I saw it already. He seems pretty busy, it's not guaranteed that he would make them with vertical slots and I hate sending money and waiting forever. I'd rather just wait until the 100% Cedar ones get back in stock from China. It's not that big of a deal, but I just hate it when things don't go the way I want them to. (WHINE, WHINE, WHINE....I am SO scared of kevin7 now!)

Wait, wait, wait... You're saying you're waiting for the Chinese to knock off Spanish cedar trays???

...oh this oughta be good...

Does Spain actually produce Spanish cedar? Inquiring minds wanna know...

[illilli]

Wait, wait, wait... You're saying you're waiting for the Chinese to knock off Spanish cedar trays???

...oh this oughta be good...

Does Spain actually produce Spanish cedar? Inquiring minds wanna know...

Despite its name, Spanish Cedar is not only a hardwood (and therefore not a Cedar at all), but it is also not Spanish. Spanish Cedar actually comes from the Meliaceae family, along with Mahogany; Spanish Cedar is similar to Genuine Mahogany in its beautiful coloration, attractive grain pattern, and great workability. The wood’s grain is usually quite straight and works well with both hand and power tools.

Spanish Cedar is also known as Cigar-box Cedar, as this was one of its traditional uses. The wood’s natural aroma repels insects, and the high resin count makes it very weather and rot resistant. Due to its low density, the lumber is quite lightweight, which makes this wood highly sought after as a high quality exterior grade species.

http://www.mcilvain.com/hardwoods/spanish-cedar/

As for where these trays are made.....definitely China. China makes everything. We bought some high-end furniture from Ethan Allen and it was all made in China. The materials were sent there and then the end product was shipped back. THAT is still cheaper than doing it here in America apparently. It's one of the sad stories.... another one is when puppies get hurt because Clydesdales step on them. I don't know if that's actually happened, but it would be sad too. Go Broncos!

[illilli]

Pottery Barn has a very nice vintage wood oval tray. I'm not sure if it's Spanish cedar (it says "mango-wood", whatever that is). I think it would look great in your coolidor - and you can also use it while entertaining guests. It's a win-win!

Oh, thank YOU too very much for your most excellent help! With all the help I'm getting from the newbies, I should have a fiesta of cigar flavors in my....oh, you were joking with me, weren't you gg?? I am SO slow to pick up on things......

[illilli]

Thanks for the feedback. I ordered two more Cedar planks to make two more shelves. I'll post the measurements of the cuts to make it fit snugly. I was going to put a couple of connectors to the planks, but honestly they turned out fitting so securely that I decided against it.

The humidity is slowly going up...it's at 46% today and going up about 2% a day. I'm OK with that because I prefer this technique over wetting/damping the cedar. Of course, when I add the other planks, the humidity will go down some. I'm actually curious about how much it will drop.