Humidor Recommendation

[drift_g35]

I am looking to pick up a Humidor before I go to the Dominican, so I can get it ready to be filled. I would like one made in the USA but I dont know that is going to be something that is quality. Does anyone have any recommendations for a nice humidor. I am only looking to hold maybe 100 at the most. I would be happy with a 40-60 count range. I would like a dark wood, maybe zebra wood, or something modern like leather or metal. Would like to keep it under $300, if there is something amazing I would be willing to do $500. Thanks guys.

EDIT: I am completely new to smoking cigars, I have smoked them in the past (usually ACID, or CAO) but only to look cool, not for enjoying the cigar.

[rondog]

Go to Edwards Tobacco on Broadway, just north of Hampden about 1/2 block. Look for the wooden Indian on the sidewalk. Talk to Bryan or Tom, they'll fix you up.

[drift_g35]

Go to Edwards Tobacco on Broadway, just north of Hampden about 1/2 block. Look for the wooden Indian on the sidewalk. Talk to Bryan or Tom, they'll fix you up.

I was planning on going there for lunch today actually. I work off Hampden and Sante Fe so its pretty close. Thanks

[Tim K]

Humidors are nothing but leaky boxes designed to retain humidity. They are hugely overpriced, and only moderately effective in our dry climate. If you want one on your desk to look cool, that's one thing. If your goal is just to keep your cigars soft, there are much less expensive and more effective means.

I have a built in humidor now, but if I were starting over I'd probably get an ammo can. You could line it with Spanish Cedar if you felt you needed to, but honestly the cigars won't taste any different. Put a source of water in the can and you'll have a much more effective humidor than any store bought wooden box.

Another idea is to figure out how to store boxes of cigars. This is our current approach, and it reduces damage to cigars from handling to almost zero. If you were to find an airtight container big enough to hold 10 boxes, you'd be set. There are some very affordable microprocessor controlled humidifiers that could be used to keep the humidity right where you want it.

[drift_g35]

Humidors are nothing but leaky boxes designed to retain humidity. They are hugely overpriced, and only moderately effective in our dry climate. If you want one on your desk to look cool, that's one thing. If your goal is just to keep your cigars soft, there are much less expensive and more effective means.

I have a built in humidor now, but if I were starting over I'd probably get an ammo can. You could line it with Spanish Cedar if you felt you needed to, but honestly the cigars won't taste any different. Put a source of water in the can and you'll have a much more effective humidor than any store bought wooden box.

Another idea is to figure out how to store boxes of cigars. This is our current approach, and it reduces damage to cigars from handling to almost zero. If you were to find an airtight container big enough to hold 10 boxes, you'd be set. There are some very affordable microprocessor controlled humidifiers that could be used to keep the humidity right where you want it.

I will have to look into this option. Ive seen lots of people use old coolers that are airtight. I do like the look of nice humidor's though. Its much nicer than seeing a cooler laying in the corner of a room.

[10mm-man]

Couldn't help, been looking also! But if you want to ship some back to me. I'll give you some $$$.... lol

[funkymonkey1111]

TimK, have you ever tried to make an improved humidor or end table size humidor that has a better seal? If anyone could it would be you

Drift, if you need something beyond an ammo can size, consider making a coolerdor.

[hatidua]

EDIT: I am completely new to smoking cigars, I have smoked them in the past (usually ACID, or CAO) but only to look cool, not for enjoying the cigar.


I do like the look of nice humidor's though. Its much nicer than seeing a cooler laying in the corner of a room.

Unless you really truly enjoy a good cigar and all that entails, I'd hold off on buying a costly humidor.

Even if you do buy one, you don't just dump 100 new cigars into a brand new humidor or they will be ruined inside of two weeks. Humidors are lined with cedar that is dry and will leach every single bit of moisture out of your cigars unless that cedar interior is seasoned properly.

Unless you know what you're doing, a Credo brick inside of a Pelican case would suit your cigars far better.

[drift_g35]

Unless you really truly enjoy a good cigar and all that entails, I'd hold off on buying a costly humidor.

Even if you do buy one, you don't just dump 100 new cigars into a brand new humidor or they will be ruined inside of two weeks. Humidors are lined with cedar that is dry and will leach every single bit of moisture out of your cigars unless that cedar interior is seasoned properly.

Unless you know what you're doing, a Credo brick inside of a Pelican case would suit your cigars far better.

This is why I am getting a humidor BEFORE i get the cigars. I might be new to cigars but i know what the science is behind getting everything up and running. Thanks though.

[kawiracer14]

So the biggest problem in Colorado is it so damn dry. When I lived in New England it was incredibly easy to keep the humidor at 68% humidity. Probably the best, but more expensive solution is to run a electronic humidification device. Your two options for a small humidor are the Cigar Oasis which I used for several years with great results until I lost the power cord in a move, http://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Oasis-Plus-Electric-Humidifier/dp/B000H6BO5M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376497971&sr=8-2&keywords=cigar+oasis and there is also one I haven't used but gets good reviews call the Hydra Small http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ALAZV8/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2XAP15XYGFFRW

Currently, because I'm being too cheap to replace the Oasis, I am using the Gel humidification devices and refilling them with distilled water ( http://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Caddy-Crystal-Gel-Humidification/dp/B000K8M6LS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376498057&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidifier ). In my 50 cigar humidor I have two but really need to buy a third as it is keep the humidity around 64% right now.


So long story longer, season your humidor correctly and get the electronic one along with a good hygrometer which has been calibrated and it will last for years and years.

Other options if you are going to buy a TON of cigars is a wine fridge which is designed for red wine, or people build Coolidors which is a cooler lined with cedar to hold cigars.

A humidor could also be a conversation piece if you have it out where people will see it or in an office at work.

[Lurch]

Another problem you will face if you keep it a ground level is heat. Unless you run your AC all day you will risk the outbreak of beetles, those little bastards love the heat. Like kawiracer said a wine frig, you can use it to keep them cool and and it's air tight. Plus all you need to use for humidification is some beads. Beads are the one of the best ways to keep everything happy.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2LB-bag-of-Humidity-Beads-Cigar-Humidor-/161079699063?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2581192677

[kawiracer14]

Also, don't buy shitty humidors, they leak like no one's business and you'll be pissed all the time checking the humidity trying to fix it.

[drift_g35]

Also, don't buy shitty humidors, they leak like no one's business and you'll be pissed all the time checking the humidity trying to fix it.

This is why I am asking here. I dont konw what good brands are.

[kawiracer14]

These get good reviews: http://www.cubancrafters.com/products/CIGAR-HUMIDORS-%252d-CUBAN-CRAFTERS-ARTE-ORIGINAL-HUMIDOR-%252d-HIGH-GLOSS-PIANO-FINISH

I have had my "nicer" one for 10 years so I don't remember who made it, I'll look to see if there is a label on it tonight.


This also has great reviews and is on sale: http://www.thompsoncigar.com/product/BALLY-100-COUNT-HUMIDOR/75189.uts?parentCategoryId=8389&categoryId=9538&subCategoryId=9538

[Tim K]

TimK, have you ever tried to make an improved humidor or end table size humidor that has a better seal? If anyone could it would be you

Drift, if you need something beyond an ammo can size, consider making a coolerdor.

I've not done and end table version, but I have done walk-up humidors. They can be built into walls if there is enough depth or as a cabinet. Sealing them up is child's play. I use a soft gasket inside the door and magnetic latches if necessary. Put glass in the door and light them up, and you have a pretty cool piece. Not cheap, though.

Here's mine.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/tkulin/DSC_0114.jpg

[Gman]

What do you use for humidity in a walk-up like that?

[Tim K]

Oasis electronic humidifier.

[Irving]

Sounds like the answer is a minifridge with fake wood paneling to me.

[KevDen2005]

http://www.ammodors.com/

You could probably build your own. My wife got me one of these as a father's day gift. I love it and it works well.

[rondog]

http://www.ammodors.com/

You could probably build your own. My wife got me one of these as a father's day gift. I love it and it works well.

Now that's an awesome idea! I have a couple of WWII side-opening .50 cans sitting here next to me. But, I also have a nice humidor that the wife paid a lot of money for, it just costs too much to keep it filled with 'gars. I tend to smoke small cigars, and use an old cedar cigar box in a big Ziploc bag for a road humidor, works great. I don't smoke in the house.

[drift_g35]

Now that's an awesome idea! I have a couple of WWII side-opening .50 cans sitting here next to me. But, I also have a nice humidor that the wife paid a lot of money for, it just costs too much to keep it filled with 'gars. I tend to smolk small cigars, and use an old cedar cigar box in a big Ziploc bag for a road humidor, works great. I don't smoke in the house.

I am in the process of house searching and I am looking for something with a big basement for a "Man Cave". I would like to make a medium sized, vault/gun room, reloading room, smoking room. However my wife hates the smell of smoke. Have any of you used one of these? If so how does it work and clearing the smoke?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Two-New-Pro-Ionic-Fresh-Breeze-Air-Purifier-Ionizer-Uv-Cleaner-A-/190828541589
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ionic-Pro-TA500-Ionizer-Air-Purifier-/221265546101

These are just 2 random ionizers. I would invest in something a little better if I knew they worked well.

[Gman]

Hmmm....

Imagine the possibilities....a reloading room/smoking room....

[Coffee]

[LeftHandBlack]

Get away from tobacco and move to vapor!

[jgang]

50 cal or fat 50 ammo can, some cedar planks for smoking salmon from Costco and a small humidifier from Stag or other reputable cigar shop and you're in under $50 with a very cool, airtight and sturdy humidor. Cut the cedar by hand or with a table saw (MUCH easier). Hand-fit the planks to the bottom and sides to your liking. Make compartments if you wish. The little refillable crystal humidifier sticks to the lid.

[centrarchidae]

I've never been quite able to get the ammo can smell out of an ammo can.

So, I just bought a cooler and stuck a sockful of moisture beads inside. The beads, plus a bunch of old cigar boxes for keeping singles and loose cigars, keep me pretty stable at 60%.