Some newbie humidor questions

[SuperChuck]

First off, welcome aboard!

What kind of cedar are you using? Anything other than kiln-dried spanish cedar will probably impart an odd flavour to your cigars.

If you think your humi is running a bit wet, just open it for a while. Assuming you live in a dry climate, this should let a little of the humidity out.

[alchemize]

It is red cedar. I should have asked first - all that time I spent building a pretty box. Oh well, live and learn.

I've been opening it up every night to try and dry it out a little bit also...

Thanks!

[bigpoppapuff]

get rid of the red cedar....

[Jonsey5484]

Welcome aboard.....I agree, get rid of the wood inside. Unless it is spanish cedar, it does not belong near your cigars. I built a coolidor out of a 60qt. cooler. I don't have any wood inside of it and I have the beads and it keeps at 70% no problem. As long it has a good seal, it will hold the humidity.

[Mazeman]

Once you get rid of the cedar, you may need something to keep your cigars in within the coolidor. Most cigar stores will give (or sell you cheaply) old cigar boxes. Pick up some nice wood one and put your cigars in there, then in the collidor.

80% humidity for a week won't kill the cigars. Once you get the beads, your job will be a whole lot easier.

[TheSilentChamber]

If you urethane the shelves you made then you can still use them. It will completely block the smell.

[ggiese]

I just toddle down to my local cigar shop and pick up his left over cedar boxes. I fill them with my cigars and place them into my collidor... Works VERY well for me!!!