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mike_everyday · 10-31-2008, 09:14 AM

I have several cigar boxes that are going to be used in a custom built humidor (either a vinotemp, tupperware-a-dor, or cooler-a-dor, still weighing out my options). My question has to do with the wax paper/styrofoam sheet linings in these boxes. Is there any benefit to keeping this stuff, or can I act like a little kid on Christmas and make a mess tearing through all these boxes? Thanks for any thoughts on this.

SmoKerch · 10-31-2008, 09:25 AM

The stuff inside the box is not wax paper, but glassine.

It is moisture and oxygen permeable so I'd leave it to protect the cigars.

I used to take it out, but why create more work when doing nothing will suffice?

If desired, you could just trim it away even with the edge of the box, I guess.

mike_everyday · 10-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. I like the idea of trimming it down so it's flush inside the box. More work than throwing it out or leaving it as is, but the aesthetic benefits outweigh my laziness.

MountChuck · 11-01-2008, 10:48 AM

With the boxes I shelf at the shop, I just trim it flush with the box for people to get to them easier, but at home it stays intact.

10-31-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
mike_everyday Starting Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 96	Is it worth keeping cigar box lining (wax paper / styrofoam) I have several cigar boxes that are going to be used in a custom built humidor (either a vinotemp, tupperware-a-dor, or cooler-a-dor, still weighing out my options). My question has to do with the wax paper/styrofoam sheet linings in these boxes. Is there any benefit to keeping this stuff, or can I act like a little kid on Christmas and make a mess tearing through all these boxes? Thanks for any thoughts on this.

10-31-2008, 09:25 AM	#2
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11-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
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10-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#3
mike_everyday Starting Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 96	Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. I like the idea of trimming it down so it's flush inside the box. More work than throwing it out or leaving it as is, but the aesthetic benefits outweigh my laziness.