49 - How to Make a Cigar Humidor Pacific Coast Tiger Maple part 2 final

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[@bradleejones9959]

😂Photo Bomber! I wait in anticipation! 😂 You have a beautiful family!!!

[@storylineamerica4108]

Don't think I've ever seen anyone use an entire bottle of glue on every project, but the results are nothing short of spectacular...Looks Great!

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

I own a cigar lounge. And james id like to compliment u not only on the beautiful humidor but also your knowledge of cigars as well.

[@bernardofernandez6138]

Very nice work! I'm a beginner cigar smoker and a novice woodworker, This will be a nice project sometime in the future, I really like that your daughters are involved in your shop. keep up the good work.

[@jcknives4162]

I love that you have your family working with you. Well done dad. Nice project, beautiful results... just like your family.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear James, I do not know what it is about watching your videos; is it diction, presentation, attention to the work being done or a combination of all of the aforementioned? I suspect you have found the perfect recipe for a very soothing experience just watching your creations coming to life. Now I wonder what will your customer say when he/she finds out this lovely gem was made by none other than your girls??? You taught them well James, seeing how they operate machinery ( braver than I with the bandsaw!!!) or the careful touch applied when handling the piece &/ spraying. Very well done ladies; you've done your father proud. Kind regards.

[@ulanengberg9673]

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[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Sir/Madam, I am at a loss, would appreciate a slightly more comprehensive message so as to be enlightened. Many thanks & kind regards.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! My daughters are truly getting good.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear James, So I've noticed, it's testament to your teaching skills & personal work experience. This is probably the finest reward any parent could wish for. Kind regards.

[@stevieg.4816]

I 've been making boxes for different purposes, but up to now I mainly give them away. The folks I give them to love them and I guess they would , look gorgeous and are free, anyway it gave me some ideas as did your video to add to what I already do. Great video, a lot of our practices are alike, but after watching this I see where I could improve on some of the details, thanks. That humidor is absolutely Beautiful.

[@sargonsajaha5823]

I just saw 25 seconds and give me a break. This piece is so beautiful! East coast tiger mable. Never heard before, never will forget!

[@TheJmh19]

beautiful. I never watch a video if yours when I don't learn something. thanks for the upload.

[@raulsanchez4493]

Beautiful work! I love watching the progression of the projects & the details that go into them. You & your girls do great work

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Excellent build, this humidor is beautiful! You are a wonderful instructor with a voice that is easy to listen to, and understand because you speak slowly and clearly. I still love my mini Thor hammer!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Steven. That is very kind.

[@eddiestipe2009]

Thank you for the outstanding detailed video. It is videos like this to help me become a better woodworker. Outstanding work.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Eddie. Thank you!

[@donaldshulman6771]

The lid is beautiful.The raised panel and the lettering made the lid look great!

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Beautiful piece of work James and family. Thank you for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Dale, Thank you very much!

[@tommccurnin524]

Beautiful Box and Great Video. Thanks For Your Time and Effort. Three ways I do it different. Not better, just different. First, I use about half the amount of the glue. I have a hard time using water to clean that Titebond up. Second, I would have plugged that dado in the tray bottom. Finally, I always use sacrificial boards behind the boards I am routing to prevent tearout.

[@tobedetermined4180]

Thank you for sharing, your daughters have talent, I could see them having a successful KZbin channel

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@stukaman1162]

Top-notch quality shown here. Well done. Nice to see the "chillens" involved as well.

[@priestly33]

I really like how you added a lip to the tray. It does add structural integrity. And it will make it easier to remove

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Yes to both. It makes it much stronger. And much easier to lift out.

[@darrellcollard6828]

Excellent project, very detailed, loved the work. I've seen those hinges before but never used them, you've just inspired me to take on such a project. thank you for sharing!!

[@mjdthemaker7574]

Your work is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@danlynch1154]

As always an impeccable effort in both presentation and construction.

[@claudiacardoso1]

James this is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Lucky client! 😊

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@bigwill1772]

Beautiful James et al. Simply Beautiful. Thankyou

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@davidwicksmusic]

This is a brilliant build, inspirational. Well done to you all, it's awesome! I think this is the second or third time I've watched the videos for this build!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@Smudgie33]

Beautiful Humidor. Love the grain detail on the outside.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you James .looks great James n crew . wow spanish cedar is used for classical guitar necks too . hum

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

Outstanding work,as a Cigar Lover and a Luthier,I'm impressed and I'm gonna build my next Humidor instead of buying it,thanks again

[@derrick1028]

Very, very nice! Love your work! Being able to do with the family makes it even more satisfying. I smoke cigars so I can definitely appreciate this project! Keep building, I as well as countless other enjoy it and I personally am learning a lot. Thanks again from a beginner.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Really stunning James and company.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you my friend!

[@NZErehwon]

Great Job King Family as always

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Andrew.

[@billm4560]

Another outstanding build James! 👍 Thank you for sharing!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Bill, Thank you!

[@CojakSilverBack]

James this, this is beautiful. Great job

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@michaelvenditti1607]

James I just recently found you channel and just love all the wonderful creations you make I am an amateur woodworker, the son of a cabinet maker, Keep up the great work you are doing

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Michael!

[@walterterrell677]

Ahhh, worth the wait. Well done, Kings!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Walter, Thank you!

[@barstad-9591]

Yep, those Soss hinges are awesome. Hi, Sai. 😊 Beautiful humidor!

[@keithgroves7083]

barbara kvistad i

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

:-)

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Just outstanding, James What a beautiful piece. I need to practice my skill sets to undertake this project. Thanks for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Felix!

[@justinbligh]

I recommend that you get a hand plane. It is just as fast as a belt sander and plus you don’t get deep scratches as well. Keep up the amazing videos 👍

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Justin. Thank you for watching and for the recommendation.

[@fredharville6714]

Hi James. Just ran into your videos. Love your work. Love that you and your girls make it a family affair. That’s some beautiful projects you do. I don’t usually offer tips but I will make an exception. I have the same planer as you. I only ran long boards in the past. Recently I needed to plane short boards. When I pushed them into the plainer, I would get that initial feed roller jump. I then pushed the board in at a slight angle so only a small portion of the leasing edge would engage at first. All but eliminated snipe going in and coming out.

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That came out great! I'm sure it will be well used and loved. I think you should be able to buy a Spanish cedar air freshener for the car, or maybe cologne it smells wonderful!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! I agree, it's awesome!

[@josephgraham1065]

Fantastic build just beautiful

[@glenralph5123]

That is a nice piece right there!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@JakeThompson]

Love the grain on that box.. way nice!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@alfredneumann4692]

When screws are planned in sensitiv situations (like your tiger maple, btw, fantastic look!), i use a soap. I make them wet a little bit and pull the screw through. Works super, if you have no wax.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Alfred! That's a great idea

[@AbamAdy]

superb amazing GURU...hands down to you and your family members...

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@allankellar1896]

Excellent project . You and yours do excellent work

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Allan

[@2002dkallam]

Great build. I did one last year but this one takes the cake. Beautiful! Gonna have to give it another go and do the dovetails

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@emmanuelarnould9315]

Congratulations and vert beautiful! Thank you very much.Greetings from France.

[@adrianlomeli8468]

This is really beautiful work.

[@Phil-cl5dl]

Awesome..well done King family

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you from all of us!

[@seantalbot3178]

Inspirational, as always. Thank you James

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Sean!

[@NASTYcraftX]

It's so nice. I need to get some tiger maple now.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It is a pretty wood, haha.

[@crusader777]

Great job ! I really like the humidor box awesome

[@3987robert]

Beautiful work!!

[@seansysig]

Beautiful craftsmanship and design. I've been looking for something like this, but smaller scale for 6 wrist watches.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Nice! That's a really cool idea! If it is something you don't want to build yourself, I could certainly do it for you! [e-mail]

[@smithsoncreationshandcraft5770]

🔥🔥🔥 I want one even more now!! 🔥🔥🔥 so beautiful!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha!

[@electrecuted]

Nice one. Just a remark. Why the whole box had to be so thick? On the other hand, very nice the work on the lid. The inside gaps are very nice and you can leave a cigar after you take it out of the humidor for half an hour, so to come in perfect smoking condition.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

It doesn't have to be thick. I just didn't plane it down to make it thinner.

[@darrylb4048]

Excellent job. You need to make yourself a decorative lazy susan for displaying and rotating such objects. A very good project for that photo bomber. LOL Ciao

[@silvergrizzly316]

Anti absolute work of art, James. You certainly have a GREAT talent! But at 14:22 where you "measured once and cut twice", hahaha!!! 😂jus kiddin my friend!!! Excellent work!!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, I don't know what I was thinking!

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

I'll be making one soon

[@jeffmeyers6837]

Great project as always!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Jeff, Thank you!

[@thedrizz1913]

HAHA Sai, you going to let him throw you under the bus like that? Outstanding Video and the finish is glass smooth as always! So worth the wait!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hahaha!! Thank you!

[@ST-ku5ni]

Wow. Just, Wow!

[@tammyfinch5469]

Just gorgeous!

[@Siminfrance]

Beautiful, as usual.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 = there is nothing left to say! Everything perfect!

[@Redraidermikey]

Beautiful work! When you were putting the inner walls of the Spanish cedar in, I noticed you put them on spacers, preventing them from being flush with the bottom. Can you explain why you did that?

[@ArcticFlies56]

Absolutely beautiful job!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Richard! Thank you!

[@TheStanismyname]

This is a very nice project! Makes me want to build something similar as well even though I don't smoke any cigars... :)

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@tommysts1920]

Beautiful! Love your videos!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Tom!

[@lornaj3310]

When you put the first layer of cedar inside the box body, why did you leave a space between the bottom of the side walls and the base of the box?

[@cobberpete1]

Beautiful box. Almost want to take up Smoking.. (Not). But could adapt for a Jewellery box :D

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Peter. It could most definitely be made as a jewelry box.

[@rickypastille]

I am a cigar smoker, not a woodworker, but... Your precision and quality workmanship make a beautiful humidor that I know will humidify as intended, with nice tight seals to contain the moist cedar. Beautiful!!! If you don't mind, how much did you charge for this exceptional work?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Ricky Pastille hello, this has become so popular, we now build and sell them. Here is a link if you’re interested. kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/woodworking-pieces-for-sale/products/cigar-humidor-made-from-highly-figured-tiger-maple

[@johngunning2123]

Stunning.

[@aboalyism]

Thank you, Beautiful Humidor

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@GrahamOrm]

Gorgeous.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@klaskristian1]

Very very nice!

[@DanUtley]

Have you ever thought about using hand planes to trim those edges down? A hand plane would cut down on your sanding time, AND the surface would be like glass when you're done.

[@AmerijamAcres]

I’ve never heard that Spanish cedar repels beetles. The primary reason I’ve always been told is that it doesn’t have any smell. An aromatic cedar will actually imprint the smell into the cigars in the humidor and ruin good cigars. Any wood with a scent will cause the cigars to pick up that scent. That’s what makes Spanish cedar so important. It does not give off any scent. When I made humidors I checked some forums and many people on those forums said the cedar didn’t do anything for the beetles. Except the beetles wouldn’t eat the cedar. That’s just what I read. It’s one of the reasons I’ve planted Spanish cedar in my timber forest. Of course by the time it matures smoking will be outlawed.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hello again, it’s odd that your forum discussions didn’t cover the insect repellent function of the resin found in the Spanish Cedar. Cedrela odorata is the scientific name of the tree and it’s worldwide importance and agricultural value is driven by this very function. Funny thing is that it isn’t a true cedar. It’s in the family of mahogany trees. But it acts like and smells like a true cedar. In the resin of the tree there are four tetranortriterpenoids, these are the chemical compounds that the tobacco beetle and many other insect species cannot stand the odor of. This is the number one reason that this very tree is grown in such massive quantity around the world. It is commercially grown and farmed in almost every tropical country. The second most important aspect is the natural rot resistance that the wood has. Incidentally it does have an odor. A very distinct one. It’s quite fragrant, and in fact the reason it’s scientific name is Cedrela odorata is because of the smell. And as a former cigar connoisseur, I can tell you that the lightly spicy fragrance does impart an odor onto the cigar, and that enhancement is something that is enjoyed by cigar smokers. Cigars are even aged in rooms lined with Spanish Cedar purposely to give the cigars aromas and flavors of cedar. www.cigaraficionado.com/glossary/cedar We even prefer to light our cigars with a stick of Spanish Cedar (called a cedar spill) if possible to further enhance it with the flavor of cedar. www.cigaraficionado.com/article/how-to-light-a-cigar-with-a-cedar-spill Here is a research article from the American Chemical Society discussing the chemistry of the resins and addressing their repellent characteristics. pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np990151j Here is another scientific article from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Products Laboratory that details data about the life of the Spanish Cedar, and it’s worldwide Agricultural significance, with specific mention of its insect repellent properties. www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/misc/ag_654/volume_2/cedrela/ordota.htm And lastly here is an article from a cigar blog that was published in Cigar Aficionado magazine, it talks about the tree a bit and why we use it for cigars boxes, and to line our humidors. www.mikescigars.com/blog/the-wonderful-spanish-cedar/

[@farfromsam7]

Great video, and what a nice humidor. Thank yall for sharing. About how heavy did the lid end up being?

[@chriswoollen5917]

Hey James are the humidor plans out yet?? Love it!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Here they are. Very sorry for the delay. kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/cigar-humidor-woodworking-plans

[@johnw405]

Your tiger or curly maple always seem to be fairly wide. I can't seem to find pieces rarely wider that 6", usually mostly 4". Where to you shop for the curly or tiger maple that offers decent wide pieces?

[@dennissvensson6051]

Is there a specific reason for using lack on the wood on the humidor or would it be just as fine with some nice oil/wax?

[@ch3ckmateAI]

I am making a Humidor entirely out of cedar wood. Is there any harm in using water-based varnish on the exterior?

[@alans1816]

I'm curious about the direction of the slots in the tray. If they had been along the grain, that would have been stronger, but less endgrain would have been exposed for rapid moisture equilibration. Were they oriented for a reason, or did it just happen they were crossgrain? I enjoy watching your family collaboration to make nice things.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It just happened that way

[@lawrencehincker8652]

James, I really enjoy watching your videos. You have excellent camera technique and provide ample explanation of your technique. It's even nice that you show your goofs and your work-arounds. And an added bonus - you have a pleasant voice for narration. Well done all around. One small thing - I noticed some gaps in your dovetails in close up views. But you didn't who whether or how you might have corrected them. Did you sand and glue or use another technique?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! And, I did fill the gaps with fine maple sawdust and glue.

[@lewisway6811]

What was the part number for the hinges you used?

[@edlooney9625]

After watching your glue-ups I understand why you get your glue in 55 gallon drums. You could use a third less glue and still have more than enough. Just think about all the time and effort you would save not having to deal with the excessive squeeze out mess you get. As long as you get detectable squeeze out you have enough glue.

[@scottydonttttttttttt]

What a well thought out design! James, because of you, i jumped on the laquer train, and im very pleased with the finish. Ive been using a different brand, and notice the laquer smell lingers for a while (days) after it has dried. Could a top coat of shellac help out, or should i just keep my patience cap on? Thanks for any tips/suggestions

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! If the area and the piece are properly ventilated it should only take two or 3 days, but it could depend on temperature too. Colder = slower.

[@torque9889]

Beautiful

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@bowman1340]

Outstanding video sir. If you don't mind me asking what grit sand paper do you use for your giant sanding block?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! I use 80 grit on one side and 120 grit on the other

[@jcsrst]

50 gallons of titebond and your daughters working with you, what could be better?! Beautiful job too!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It is very nice working with them!

[@davidwicksmusic]

Hi James, This feels like a dumb question but I'm going to ask anyway! What grit paper do you use on your sanding block? I made one recently with 60 grit paper, however it scratched the timber as expected. The issue was when I tried sanding it smooth again with my orbital sander I ended up with a few wavy bits where I'd concentrated on one section more than others! Appreciate any advice. Cheers, David

[@Papa_D]

Another beautiful project ! I really enjoy all your video's but it seems there are not as many anymore. You are probably a busy man because you are so good at carpentry ! :-)

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! We do have a lot coming up.

[@ronjones9373]

Do the girls take on their own projects in the shop and when they do, do you do their grunt work ?😊

[@barstad-9591]

Ron Jones 😊Great idea😊

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Ron. They give me the grunt work even when it's MY own project. Maya is always ordering me to do the sanding so she can cut or turn or whatever! I am lucky there are still some things she doesn't know how to do. Otherwise I would just sand and sweep.

[@paulodetarsoleitejunior1896]

Such a beautiful piece indeed. What's the grid of the paper on your sanding block?

[@andrewbrown8148]

Hi James, this is a beautiful project~! I have a friend who is a cigar enthusiast, so I may have to take this one on. Just a question: around the 12 minute mark in the video when you're installing the cedar liners, you have blocks in the bottom spacing the sides up a bit. Is this a design feature or just the way you went about it? Thanks~!

[@robertevans6481]

Love that wood...so 😎

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It is one of my favorites

[@RodRoadifer]

Do you have a link to the hinges you used?

[@tommytr]

James I been wondering what is your process for removing the excess glue from where the lid is installed and the glue is squeezed out after cutting the lid off.

[@Sokeresa]

Awesome project! One thing i could have done different though would have been to lacquer the box inside and out without the cedar, then insert the cedar inlay without gluing. But what do i know. This is a piece of art. Did you measure the inside if it will fit cigars and would you be able to fit a whole box at a time? The problem i had with my store bought humidor was that it wouldn't fit a whole box of cigars, which kinda defeated the purpose, i could comfortably fit about 20 or 21 cigars, my boxes came with 25.... bummer. James incredible work!!!

[@anthonya2479]

You do not put a sealed box of cigars into a desktop humidor.

[@Sokeresa]

@@anthonya2479 not the box of cigars itself, a box is 25 cigars usually, i couldn't fit 25 cigars in my old humidor, it would only fit 20-21 at most. I must have misled you with ghee way i put it in words, sorry

[@anthonya2479]

That box was huge, depending what humidification device he uses could get easy 50, without the tray definitely 100.