Cabinet Humidor Build

Started by terrys1991, 10/25/2014 10:21 AM

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terrys1991

Recently got back into smoking cigars the 100 ct desk top I bought 2 months ago quickly filled up so I decided to build a cabinet I do the design & shop drawings for a custom cabinet manufacturer so I have access to everything I need. Decided on a cabinet 20" wide x 18" deep x 32" tall (just a little under 4 sq. ft. inside) using African Mahogany the cabinet box is made using ¾" birch plywood the top & bottom are dadoed, glued, & screwed into the sides ¾" plywood back attached

 

 I then attached the mahogany side panels

 

Applied a beaded face frame

 

The top is solid hardwood with an ogee profile routed on side & front then applied small moulding under the top & a beaded edged base mould 

 

Attached the inset glass door frame did some finish sanding ready for stain & laquer 

 

Its been three weeks since the finish was applied & all laquer smell has dissipated

The color is actually a darker red I guess the shop lighting makes it look lighter 

 

 

I was able to get the spanish cedar to line the inside from our lumber supplier, this morning I resawed the 1" thick stock in half & glued up enough to line the sides, back, top & bottom. That is the progress so far, the plan is to have a drawer at top & a center shelf I will add more photos hopefully by next weekend I really need to get this done my emergency coolidor is getting full & I've got more cigars on the way

 

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Beautiful work. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Beautiful. Awesome wood work
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Great looking unit.  What front are you going to use lexan plexiglass or just have a regular section of glass pane fitted for it?
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That thing looks awesome, great workmanship :thumbsup:
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terrys1991

Quotebigjohn20081983 - 10/25/2014  1:02 PM  Great looking unit.  What front are you going to use lexan plexiglass or just have a regular section of glass pane fitted for it?

 I will use 1/4" thick glass maybe with a slight tint I want to be able to see the hygrometer & thermometer 

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Very nice looking cabinet, gonna look better full of cigars though.
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Terry, that is a really beautiful cabinet!  I like the color (even with the slight red hue).  Are you going to put an outlet in it to allow for an electric humidifier or use a passive system?  Great craftsmanship!  :thumbsup:

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Some very nice work there!

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terrys1991

QuoteLonghorn - 10/25/2014  1:52 PM  Terry, that is a really beautiful cabinet!  I like the color (even with the slight red hue).  Are you going to put an outlet in it to allow for an electric humidifier or use a passive system?  Great craftsmanship!  :thumbsup:

 I picked up a hydra sm from cigar bid then ordered the LG fan kit to use in it, I was planning on putting an outlet inside, also thought about just drilling hole in back & running power cable through a grommet 

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Looks awesome nice work :thumbsup:
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Fantastic work!  Looks great!

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Very nice, you do good work.

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That is awesome!  Looking forward to seeing your progress and the finished product.
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Looks awesome! Look forward to seeing that thing stocked with some good smokes.

Vroomp

 Sweet cabinet although, a bit on the heavy side I am sure (being an inch and half thick).... Just curious why you chose to miter the door stiles & rails rather than a mortise and tenon joint?:confused:

 I am currently having some doors made for a recessed cabinet I have installed for my stereo and TV components that will only be frames with speaker cloth installed in the panel areas. I asked my buddy for mortise and tenon joints on the frames for the extra glue surface they afford...... (would have done them myself but I am way too lazy and no longer have the patience for fine woodworking)

Are they biscuited or Craig jigged to add strength? Consider how many times this will be opened and closed......... :shades:

 Don't mean to be a downer, I think it is a great job and will be a fine addition to your home, not to mention a killer storage container for a "few" more cigars,,,,I was just curious.......  :?:

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terrys1991

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I chose the miter frame because I could use a more decorative  moulding profile than a traditional stick & cope door, the joints are cut on a cnc miter frame machine that cuts a tenon on one side of the miter & a mortise on the other  there is probably as much or more actual glue surface than on traditional door style. Using a plywood carcase makes the cabinet more stable than affixing  two different hardwoods together in the case of Spanish cedar to mahogany which would expand & contract differently

 

 

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