Can you make a humidor

I chose this box not just because Grange is a great wine but because tasting notes of the wine often include cigar smoke and tobacco. I also grabbed two hinges and a handle from a hardware store for about a dollar each. I had enough material to get started:. I cut the cedar by hand which was fairly easy although a table saw or a miter saw with stand would have made it easier. I designed the pieces so that the largest piece was attached to the lid and would sink into the box resting on the four sides of the liner.

I over cut all the pieces and sanded them down by hand to get a nice tight fit. Sanding by hand requires a bit of patience but the wine box was not a perfect cube.

Eventually, each piece was the right size. I glued the bottom cedar piece to the bottom of the wine box first, then the four sides. I let the cedar that lined the lid rest openly on the four side pieces before I glued it. I applied the glue and put the lid right on top which allowed me to position the lid in the right place to apply the hinges.

The hinges and handle hammered in with a few small nails. If I did this step again I might buy sturdier hinges since the small hinges I used barely hold up the lid if I keep it open. If you find a fine cigar box that closes tight you can buy a humidor kit hygrometer and humidifier and stick it to your box with non-odorous glue or double face tape.

You can also build a large cigar humidor out of an old refrigerator or other large piece of furniture, but this is tricky, so be careful and make sure the furniture can take the stress of retaining moisture in the long term.

Planked panels may warp, some finishes on furniture may be slightly toxic or the wood used especially plywood can give off noxious gases. Particle board panels, which are quite common, will swell and crumple into dust after being exposed to moisture for a long time.

Tip: If you're looking for a humidification system, here is a nice info-graphic to help you choose the Humidifier what will work best for your needs:. Related Products. When stored with red cedar rather than the Spanish variety, cigars can take on an unpleasant woody taste that completely ruins the smoking experience.

These can be ordered online in multi-packs. You can also find humidor kits that include a humidifier and a hygrometer. Choose a premium wooden cigar box to use for your humidor. Do not get one with a slide-type lid and avoid boxes that are covered in paper. If you have a local tobacconist, you may be able to purchase a good box. The alternative is to look for empty cigar boxes online.

Fa Find Amazon seller with a good reputation, particularly if you contact them before making a purchase and let them know exactly what you want. Get the biggest box you can, so you can fit several cigars inside when you are finished. A cigar box is ideal, as it has plenty of space for humidity controllers.