China Hutch Humidor Conversion with Pics!

[SamHayne]

This is great. I am currently doing this to a Curio I bought for $50. This answers many questions

 

[bwhite220]

This is great. I am currently doing this to a Curio I bought for $50. This answers many questions

PICS!

 

[SamHayne]

so far I just have the curio....still looking for many of the items I need

 

[bwhite220]

Nice, @SamHayne! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[SamHayne]

here's a question...when I start putting in the cedar...do you think it would be best to cover the mirror in back? My plan is to leave the glass sides but was torn on the mirror. I guess just wondering how much cedar is actually needed

 

[bwhite220]

I don't think you can ever have too much cedar. But if you do not use enough cedar, your cigars will end up wet. Cedar is absorbent and helps to stop moisture from building up. So, pretty important!

 

[sofc]

I don't think you can ever have too much cedar. But if you do not use enough cedar, your cigars will end up wet. Cedar is absorbent and helps to stop moisture from building up. So, pretty important!

You can have too much cedar.

 

[bwhite220]

I don't think you can ever have too much cedar. But if you do not use enough cedar, your cigars will end up wet. Cedar is absorbent and helps to stop moisture from building up. So, pretty important!

You can have too much cedar.

Agreed - you can have too much cedar. I wrote that in Tapatalk and the sarcastic emoji didn't come through. I love the smell of cedar.

Cedar plays a pivotal part in keeping cigars in an optimal condition. Too little and your cigars will end up on the wet side as cedar absorbs some of the moisture. Too much cedar and you could end up with cigars that are too dry.

If you line the entire inside of your hutch with cedar - you'll be fine. Might I even say, perfect. The mirror would be interesting to keep in the background but it would serve no real purpose except for aesthetics (if you like that look). If it were me, I'd line the whole thing with cedar.

 

[SamHayne]

i'm going to cover the mirror but leave the glass sides

 

[bwhite220]

i'm going to cover the mirror but leave the glass sides

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Simian504]

This & MDWest's build is what inspired me to get a conversion going. You're going to love it! Can't wait to see yours all done. That thing is going to be nice.


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[SamHayne]

Ok...so been looking for a bit...where is a good place to order Spanish Cedar? Especially tongue & groove?

 

[jvd1230]

This is really cool, awesome build.

 

[Bruce T.]

Nice work. Keep the pics coming.