building my own humidor

**mithril** · 08-02-2007, 04:46 PM

i want to make a humidor. what thickness of wood should i get? 1/4", 3/8", or 3/4". or any other thickness?

**spiffykyle** · 08-02-2007, 10:50 PM

There are many questions that would determine the thickness of the wood for a humi. Most cabinetry uses 1/2" to 5/8" plywood. 3/4" would be way overboard.

What style/size box do you want to make?
What are you making it out of?
Are you going to laminate it?

Personally, for a large box style humidor, 3/8" to 1/2" plywood, laminated with something nice looking, sealed with a few coats of polyurethane, and lined with 1/4" Spanish cedar would work great.

If you need any help or have questions feel free to PM me.

spiffy

**mithril** · 08-03-2007, 08:51 AM

ok i can get the 1/4" spanish cedar and get the plywood. where should i get the laminate? i was thinking about a 150ct humi, but not sure what style. i've never made a humidor before so i'll need some guidance

**spiffykyle** · 08-03-2007, 08:57 AM

If you have a local lumber store (not home depot), they would either have it or can order it for you. The internet is a great source as well.

www.rockler.com is where I get a lot of my stuff.

If this is your first time trying to laminate something, then you might be better off using a cabinet grade plywood and skipping the laminate all together. These have a nice layer on top that you can stain and comes in a lot of species (birch, cherry, oak, etc.).

PM me and I can help you plan one out.

spiffy

**nhcigarfan** · 08-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by spiffykyle

If you have a local lumber store (not home depot), they would either have it or can order it for you. The internet is a great source as well.

www.rockler.com is where I get a lot of my stuff.

If this is your first time trying to laminate something, then you might be better off using a cabinet grade plywood and skipping the laminate all together. These have a nice layer on top that you can stain and comes in a lot of species (birch, cherry, oak, etc.).

PM me and I can help you plan one out.

spiffy

great suggestion. I was looking at some of this the other day and it was really nice looking stuff.

**mithril** · 08-03-2007, 09:14 AM

they don't have any spanish cedar at home depot. i used to work there. but they do have plywood. i have looked at www.rockler.com and i have a 25% off lumber there. thanks for your help. i'll need more help later.