Humidor Build

[Brian]

Good morning!

I am building a humidor and detailing the build on my blog. I hope that you will take a look and post up your comments.

https://brianholcombewoodworkerblog.wor ... -casework/

[Brian]

Hoping this will start gaining some interest, hah.


https://brianholcombewoodworkerblog.wor ... or-part-1/

Some highlights;

[Vips]

Excellent work Brian. Thoroughly enjoying the progress. Having made boxes before, but never a humidor, this is a great insight.

How was the process of cutting the mitres using a shoulder plane and a 45 jig, any difficulties?

[Brian]

Thanks Vips! Glad you are enjoying!

The shoulder plane and makeshift fence was not terrible but far from ideal. I plan to acquire and setup a pair of kiwa ganna for the job since I plan to use it on casework.

[Paul Atzenweiler]

I love it. I love cigars and am still using a humidor i made about 15yrs ago. Although i know Spanish Cedar (some sort of mahogany) is supposed to be best and i like mine, i think walnut in addition to spanish cedar would be nice. Love the process.

[Brian]

Thanks Paul! I'm sure your humidor is gorgeous as well. I debated it a bit and decided on just liners, which worked well for me in the past mixing a maple exterior box with Spanish cedar liners. Though, I'm thinking on future humidors (no chance that this is the last one hehe) I might make them entirely of Spanish cedar or Honduran mahogany or okoume.

I'd love to see what yoh made if you don't mind posting up pictures.

[Brian]

The continuation of my humidor build is now ready. In this post I am completing the interior woodwork which includes the tray that divides the bottom into two sections. Hope you will read and comment.

https://brianholcombewoodworkerblog.wor ... or-part-2/

[Paul Atzenweiler]

That looks very nice. I will send you a photo of mine but it is nowhere near what you've done! I am currently working on a job where the builder gives me a Punch whenever i want one (i like them while sitting and drinking a good beer - not while working)

[Brian]

Thanks Paul! Bah, I'm sure yours is quite awesome.

That's pretty much how I like them as well...except with a scotch

[Vips]

Great work Brian. I particularly liked the lattice work. I'm sure you cheat in these shots to make your work look even better by cleaning after every drop of sawdust!