Could this work as a humidor

[Questionablesanity]

So I found this in a junkyard where it has been sitting for decades and thought about trying to turn it into a giant humidor for my study. My main concern is the sliding glass doors. I'm not sure how well the will hold in humidity. 40 some odd years ago it was designed to keep stuff up top cold so I figure it has to seal at least a little. I've never attempted this sort of thing and was wanting others thoughts and opinions.

I was thinking the top would be awesome lined with Spanish cedar and some leds for fun. It has a freezer section on the bottom that would make a great spot for bulk storage. This thing is a beast at an overall size of 64 inches long by 36 inches wide.

Any thoughts on rather or not this could hold humidity would be appreciated.

 

[rdomfoto]

Can it? Yes.
As it currently is? Nope.

40 years of neglect notwithstanding, it really looks like it would leak a lot of air. That being said, it would be a killer project to undertake but, also, likely expensive.

Of course, you could turn it into an accessories cabinet quite easily.

 

[Questionablesanity]

You may be right. It's actually in excellent shape though. There is no rust or holes in it and even the paint and chrome is in excellent shape just needs to be cleaned. I don't see any holes or gaps on the inside so but I figured some silicon in the corners would help. Just nervous about those doors. I got the cooler itself for nothing so the major thing to buy is going to be all the cedar. I just don't know if it's worth the gamble

 

[mdwest]

the cooler compartment below could likely be sealed up pretty tight and might work well...

I dont think youre going to be able to get the sliding glass top compartment to seal at all.. the design wont allow it (I think)...

that said.. the sliding glass top part might be a nice display area.. or work for pipes and pipe tobacco, etc..

Interesting concept overall..

 

[rdomfoto]

If you already got it and don't mind investing the elbow grease to get it cleaned up, I'd say go for it. After the restoration, line it with Spanish Cedar, season it, and toss in a hygrometer along with a couple of Boveda packs or KL. If it holds the Rh, you're good to go. If it doesn't, turn it into a cabinet. It does look cool and I am all for repurposing old items instead of tossing them

 

[Almi]

It would definitely be a interesting piece when you get done. Tough part could be sealing the glass but it would be a cool was of showing off your collection.

 

[Erikcooper]

I'm with the others, prolly take a decent amount of work but it would be nice if/when it was up and running

 

[TANDR2005]

I just don't know if it's worth the gamble

Go for it. Document and keep us posted on your progess. If nothing else, a hell of a conversation piece.

 

[cosmoker]

I say first take good measurements and then price the cedar. When I built my freezador, I got the freezer for free. But the cedar was around 250. I also bought a band saw off Craigslist for 100. To cut the wood my self. Now I have my humidor plus a nice band saw.

 

[apnutter]

I think you could make it work. I'd line it with an insulation material behind the cedar. There was a project posted of a guy making a cabinet humidor from an antique hutch. I would use that as a guide as best you can.

As far as the doors, a local b&m has sliding doors on their cabinets. They are as big as the face of the humidor and slide eitber way. I would look into how those type of cabinets seal and use that idea. If those doors can hold, I'm sure you can make that work.

This would be am awesome conversation peice especially with a cigar display!! Nice find.

 

[SensorO]

huge gamble. I wouldn't do it personally. That being said I'm interested to see you do it.
The piece itself looks really warped. Best case scenario , your going to have an incredible amount of time and probably some decent money sunk into this and even if this thing was pristine, it, from this perspective, isn't all that good looking. Like the idea of finding something cool and making into something cooler,,this one i think is a pass. My 2 cents

 

[Clint]

I say go for it!
Yes....You would need to have the glass door(s) seal when they close, line it with Spanish cedar, and be sure all the cigar storage area is 99% airtight. With all of the modern technology available, doing the above would NOT be an issue, and I don't really think cost would be an issue,
When you are done, you would have the most unique humi ever!

 

[cgraunke]

I think a little creative weatherstripping with the glass and you'd be in business. If you've got the ambition to take it on, do it!

 

[Lezanstar]

I think a little creative weatherstripping with the glass and you'd be in business. If you've got the ambition to take it on, do it!

^ This. I don't think you would have to line it with cedar, just as wineador's are not lined. Clean up the interior and seal it with caulk. Maybe some sort of cedar shelves? If you are willing to put in the time it would be a great conversation piece.

 

[Questionablesanity]

I think I'm going to try it. First problem though will be getting it into my study. The more I look at it the more I'm afraid it won't make the turn from the hallway

 

[3/5King]

You may be right. It's actually in excellent shape though. There is no rust or holes in it and even the paint and chrome is in excellent shape just needs to be cleaned. I don't see any holes or gaps on the inside so but I figured some silicon in the corners would help. Just nervous about those doors. I got the cooler itself for nothing so the major thing to buy is going to be all the cedar. I just don't know if it's worth the gamble

Glass is not a good insulator of heat but as long as you make it seal, it will hold RH

 

[Griz]

ifn ya got any skills at all, ya could get some of the rubber weather stripping and do opposite sides of the glass for it to ride against and a foam seal where the 2 slide past each other. I think it could be done. I think its a cool idea, go for it.

 

[Happy Idiot]

Humidor, no? Pornidor, yes!!!

 

[Clint]

^ This. I don't think you would have to line it with cedar, just as wineador's are not lined. Clean up the interior and seal it with caulk. Maybe some sort of cedar shelves? If you are willing to put in the time it would be a great conversation piece.

Every purpose built humidor, just like any walk-in in your local B&M, is created with cedar lining the inside. This is for several reasons, the least of which promoting the aging process.

 

[Mossome]

Humidor, no? Pornidor, yes!!!

They already have these...it's called a computer.