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BigJohn · 06-06-2010, 06:29 PM

So a thought occured to me - I have this humidor (thanks J!) that had a piece of PLEXI in it.

I've taken that out, and while I could go get one, it also occured to me to grab some GLASS.

But the glazing compound that they use to seal it, and hold it in... will that spew out chemicals that will make my cigars rat ass nasty>?

Smoker06 · 06-06-2010, 07:10 PM

I'm sure there is some compound you could use that would be okay. This would be a good question for Arlin Liss or Bob Staebell.

BigJohn · 06-06-2010, 07:50 PM

and how would one contact said individuals? I know them not, personally.!

Smoker06 · 06-07-2010, 01:40 AM

Sorry, BigJohn, I should have provided more information. They're both professional humidor makers and members of CW. Screennames: Arlin and Bob Staebell.

If that doesn't work, here are their websites.

http://www.arlinliss.com/

http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/

xrundog · 06-07-2010, 05:24 AM

I didn't use glazing compound or sealant of any kind with mine. It butts up against Spanish cedar at the lid top. And spanish cedar strips hold the glass in place. After 12 years it appears to leak not at all.

If you're really worried about it, how about afixing narrow strips of duct tape at the inside hole edge. Or maybe at the glass edge where it won't show. The tape is soft and will aid in sealing. no chemical off-gassing either.

Briandg · 06-07-2010, 06:03 AM

Not knowing anything really about your situation, I still feel confident that you could use a bead of standard silicone sealer to hold it in.

Silicone gives off a buttload of acetic acid as it sets. It doesn't have any other compounds that it releases that I am aware of.

I figure that if you can use a pound and a half of it to assemble and seal an aquarium, I think that a few beads of it can be used to lock glass to a wooden humidor lid.

Just leave the thing open for a week or so to let all of that acid work its way out.

06-06-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,174	replacing plexi w/glass So a thought occured to me - I have this humidor (thanks J!) that had a piece of PLEXI in it. I've taken that out, and while I could go get one, it also occured to me to grab some GLASS. But the glazing compound that they use to seal it, and hold it in... will that spew out chemicals that will make my cigars rat ass nasty>? __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

06-06-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	I'm sure there is some compound you could use that would be okay. This would be a good question for Arlin Liss or Bob Staebell. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

06-06-2010, 07:50 PM	#3
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,174	and how would one contact said individuals? I know them not, personally.! __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

06-07-2010, 01:40 AM	#4
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	Sorry, BigJohn, I should have provided more information. They're both professional humidor makers and members of CW. Screennames: Arlin and Bob Staebell. If that doesn't work, here are their websites. http://www.arlinliss.com/ http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/ __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

06-07-2010, 05:24 AM	#5
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	I didn't use glazing compound or sealant of any kind with mine. It butts up against Spanish cedar at the lid top. And spanish cedar strips hold the glass in place. After 12 years it appears to leak not at all. If you're really worried about it, how about afixing narrow strips of duct tape at the inside hole edge. Or maybe at the glass edge where it won't show. The tape is soft and will aid in sealing. no chemical off-gassing either. Last edited by xrundog; 06-07-2010 at 07:46 AM.

06-07-2010, 06:03 AM	#6
Briandg CW Squirrel Wrangler Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: southwest Missouri Posts: 35,518	Not knowing anything really about your situation, I still feel confident that you could use a bead of standard silicone sealer to hold it in. Silicone gives off a buttload of acetic acid as it sets. It doesn't have any other compounds that it releases that I am aware of. I figure that if you can use a pound and a half of it to assemble and seal an aquarium, I think that a few beads of it can be used to lock glass to a wooden humidor lid. Just leave the thing open for a week or so to let all of that acid work its way out.

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