Furthermore, high gloss finishes can be applied to the inside of a veneer unit, helping it last longer. In a nutshell, it seems that veneer humidors are becoming the norm, with solid wood construction options falling in second place.
Solid wood humidors are simply more susceptible to damage and dents, since the wood is generally very soft. You might be wondering: if only the inside of a cigar humidor should be constructed from Spanish cedar or any other type of wood , what should the outside be made from? Most come in either a rectangular or square shape, and will either have rounded or sharp edges depending on the manufacturer.
Some humidors take up entire rooms while ones are designed to be portable. As you know by now, cedar is by far the best wood you can choose to line your cigar humidor. It does an excellent job at insulating temperatures and humidity, and can easily last you for many years as long as you maintain it properly. The only drawback is the price. A Spanish cedar cigar humidor is going to be expensive. Then you have other less prominent wood types like maple, oak, and cherry.
Dual Zone Wine Fridges. Black Stainless Steel Fridges. Freestanding Fridges. Outdoor Beverage Fridges. High Velocity Fans. Outdoor Misting Fans. Why is Choosing the Right Wood Important? It may even encourage the buildup of tobacco beetles. If you're doing a walk-in, spanish cedar for the walls and shelves would be excessive. You would be fine with the mahogany with cedar shelves.
FWIW, make sure it's kiln dried or you may have sap issues. Honduran mahogany is different from African mahogany. I do not know if they are interchangeable. There are a couple of threads on walk-in humidors. From memory most use veneer for walls and planks for shelving. There are better ways to seal a space then using the cedar.
My understanding is the cedar does give some humidification help but not much. The big part is getting that space air tight and humidifying it. Good luck sounds like a great project. Just use Lauan Luan wood to line the thing and spansh cedar for the shelves. I did this with a walk in a few years ago and it works like a champ. Can be found at Lowes and HD for very little cost. It's actually a veneer on an MDF core. The rationale for using mahogany over spanish cedar is simply that when all the cedar from the boxes is combined with the surface area of the interior if done in cedar one can get an overpowering cedar aroma on the loose cigars stored.
That being said, some people prefer their cigars with a strong cedar "nose", in which case cedar lining is preferred. The best source for materials is a wood supplier from the yellow pages close to you. That is the first place I would check. Cheers, arlinFebruary 14, , AM I mix Spanish Cedar and Mahogany in the Humidors I make.
Spansih Cedar has been known to occasionally 'bleed' [ooze sap or pitch from its pores] and I avoid its use where the cigars can come into direct contact with the interior wood. For example I make the trays [or drawers] of Mahogany. Typically I make the liner of the base and the floor of the base of Spanish Cedar for its aroma [and also where it is concealed behind the trays] and the underside of the lid in Mahogany [so if there is bleed it won't be offensive to the eye].
The use of Spanish Cedar may have economic roots, that have been 'hyped' by folks seeking to profit from Humidor making. We are in agreement on this! You can ask for Randall. They ship anywhere and their prices are incredibly low. If you give him measurements he will cut to size. Randall has built humidors for local stores so he is not only a good resource for the wood, he is a good resource for humidor know-how padron7February 14, , PM Thanks to everyone for the great info Rich patiobumApril 30, , PM cabinet topper.
The cabinet was delivered about a week before I left, as you can imagine I'm ready to get home and work on it.. I'll keep you all posted. Rich DaveMay 3, , 10 0 AM Bob, Arlin, what is mdf board?? Do you know if the African has similar moisture retention properties and could be used as a replacement for Honduran Mahogony? Also, what do you think about spanish cedar's anti-tobacco beetle properties that blazzer speaks of above?
The grain is a bit more open than H. It does seem to have a somewhat different aroma than h. Arlin is correct that MDF is used where movement is undesirable. Your cigars may get the outbreak of tobacco beetles. Therefore, it is very crucial. That you focus on getting the wood cigar humidor.
That is built from a very high-quality wood so it can perfectly regulate its internal temperature and humidity levels. And this is what we are going to discuss in this article so you can get your hands on the best cigar humidor.
When it comes to different types of materials in humidors. There are many other than the wood. But since we are talking about the wood only. So the three popular types of woods will be discussed below:. When it comes to the wood cigar humidors. A name that is very much popular is indeed the Spanish cedar. This is not only the best wood when it comes to the wood cigar humidors. But it is also more durable and temperature and humidity efficient than any of the other woods.
And due to the fact that the Spanish cedar planks for humidors are so good at maintaining the temperature and withstanding the humidity. All high-quality models of wood cigar humidors are made from the Spanish cedar. However, this does not mean that all of the wood cigar humidors should be made from the Spanish cedar. There are other different types of woods besides the Spanish cedar that include American Red Cedar and Honduran Mahogany humidors as well.
While the other two types are not as popular as the Spanish cedar. They still have a good quality and are one of the best options for the interior construction of your wood cigar humidor. But still, keep in mind that you will need to pay much more attention to the Spanish cedar than any other wood type. The American red cedar is among the most popular woods for humidors after the Spanish cedar. While there is no doubt about the fact that the American red cedar is not as efficient material as the Spanish cedar when it comes to the construction of the humidors.
It is still a reliable wood and is used in several wood cigar humidors. You should know that the American red cedar has a strong aroma.
But the best part of getting this wood is that if you are on a tight budget. You easily get this one due to its price being cheaper than Spanish cedar. But, one of the downsides of the American red cedar is that if your cigars are kept inside it long enough.
They will develop a woody flavor that obviously no one wants to experience. Now after the American red cedar. We have the Honduran Mahogany humidors.
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