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bspyrison · 09-22-2005, 05:10 PM

I had mentioned in another thread about the Cedar trays that they were for a little project Humidor I was working on. Sounded like people were interested so I thought I would post up some pics.

I constructed the basic chest out of Birch Plywood and stained it and varnished about a month ago. During that time I placed a custom order with Bargain Humidors for one of their Cedar Liners and 4 cedar trays. The liner came in on Monday and my Cedar trays just arrived Wed so I've been busy getting everything put together. Its not perfet yet still have some more sanding to do but its pretty close. And this is my first major attempt at woodworking on my own so its not perfect but a decent first try. . Enjoy

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Rob G · 09-22-2005, 05:20 PM

Looks great. I'm sure it must feel really good to have made it yourself. Now all you have to do it fill it up.

osxfreak · 09-22-2005, 05:34 PM

Looks good... Now FILL that thing up and Send more Pics of it overflowing with smokes

Steve_G1 · 09-24-2005, 04:13 AM

Where did you find the plans for the chest?

bspyrison · 09-24-2005, 08:21 AM

Actualy I wasn't able to find any plans online that really fit what I was looking for, but I knew what I wanted basicaly. So I just sketched up some plans and went to work. I've had some expeirence with building speaker boxes for Subwoofers and for Home Theatre so I knew the basics of how to construct the chest I just had to come up with the dimensions I wanted. I can post them up if your interested.

Steve_G1 · 09-24-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bspyrison

Actualy I wasn't able to find any plans online that really fit what I was looking for, but I knew what I wanted basicaly. So I just sketched up some plans and went to work. I've had some expeirence with building speaker boxes for Subwoofers and for Home Theatre so I knew the basics of how to construct the chest I just had to come up with the dimensions I wanted. I can post them up if your interested.

Yes, I would be interested, thanks.

It seems like you could use the plans for any box type and then make sure it is sealed and lined with cedar or some other wood.

When I get home from my tour in Korea, my first woodworking project is to build my own humidor.

rookie139 · 09-24-2005, 07:05 PM

Damn...Niiiice!
I couldn't do that if my life depended on it

Bobberrific · 09-25-2005, 04:30 PM

That looks absolutely awesome. Is that just regular stain on the outside? Love the slide out drawer. I need to build me one of these to keep at home for aging.

bspyrison · 09-25-2005, 07:51 PM

A couple people had asked about dimensions and I finally found my sketches and numbers. This was made out of 3/4 Birch Plywood, the interior iw1/4 Solid Spanish Cedar.

3 Pieces 15.5 X 30 inches (back, front and bottom)

2 Pieces 15.5 X 17 inches (sides left and right)

1 Piece 17 X 31.5 inches (top)

So finished dimensions are 31.5 long, 16.25 tall by 17 deep. Aproximately.

I'm just about finished mounting the shelves and getting started stocking the beast. I'll post some pictures when I finish the shelves and have begun stocking it soon.

Steve_G1 · 09-25-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bspyrison

A couple people had asked about dimensions and I finally found my sketches and numbers. This was made out of 3/4 Birch Plywood, the interior iw1/4 Solid Spanish Cedar.

3 Pieces 15.5 X 30 inches (back, front and bottom)

2 Pieces 15.5 X 17 inches (sides left and right)

1 Piece 17 X 31.5 inches (top)

So finished dimensions are 31.5 long, 16.25 tall by 17 deep. Aproximately.

I'm just about finished mounting the shelves and getting started stocking the beast. I'll post some pictures when I finish the shelves and have begun stocking it soon.

Thanks for the info. One last question from a non, but soon to be, woodworker. How did you attach the Cedar to the Birch?

09-22-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
bspyrison Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Freeport, Illinois Posts: 152	Project Humidor I had mentioned in another thread about the Cedar trays that they were for a little project Humidor I was working on. Sounded like people were interested so I thought I would post up some pics. I constructed the basic chest out of Birch Plywood and stained it and varnished about a month ago. During that time I placed a custom order with Bargain Humidors for one of their Cedar Liners and 4 cedar trays. The liner came in on Monday and my Cedar trays just arrived Wed so I've been busy getting everything put together. Its not perfet yet still have some more sanding to do but its pretty close. And this is my first major attempt at woodworking on my own so its not perfect but a decent first try. . Enjoy Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Pic 7 Pic 8 Pic 9

09-22-2005, 05:20 PM	#2
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	Looks great. I'm sure it must feel really good to have made it yourself. Now all you have to do it fill it up. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

09-22-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
osxfreak Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gurnee, IL 60031 Posts: 710	Looks good... Now FILL that thing up and Send more Pics of it overflowing with smokes __________________ I'm at the age now where just putting my cigar in its holder is a thrill. George Burns

09-24-2005, 04:13 AM	#4
Steve_G1 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 423	Where did you find the plans for the chest? __________________ Steve Winners never quit, and quitters never win!!

09-24-2005, 07:05 PM	#7
rookie139 Herf God Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Burbs of Chicago Posts: 17,261	Damn...Niiiice! I couldn't do that if my life depended on it __________________ Ed and his family will always be in our thoughts...R.I.P.

09-24-2005, 08:21 AM	#5
bspyrison Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Freeport, Illinois Posts: 152	Actualy I wasn't able to find any plans online that really fit what I was looking for, but I knew what I wanted basicaly. So I just sketched up some plans and went to work. I've had some expeirence with building speaker boxes for Subwoofers and for Home Theatre so I knew the basics of how to construct the chest I just had to come up with the dimensions I wanted. I can post them up if your interested.

09-25-2005, 04:30 PM	#8
Bobberrific Starting Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15	That looks absolutely awesome. Is that just regular stain on the outside? Love the slide out drawer. I need to build me one of these to keep at home for aging.

09-25-2005, 07:51 PM	#9
bspyrison Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Freeport, Illinois Posts: 152	A couple people had asked about dimensions and I finally found my sketches and numbers. This was made out of 3/4 Birch Plywood, the interior iw1/4 Solid Spanish Cedar. 3 Pieces 15.5 X 30 inches (back, front and bottom) 2 Pieces 15.5 X 17 inches (sides left and right) 1 Piece 17 X 31.5 inches (top) So finished dimensions are 31.5 long, 16.25 tall by 17 deep. Aproximately. I'm just about finished mounting the shelves and getting started stocking the beast. I'll post some pictures when I finish the shelves and have begun stocking it soon.