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

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I make many projects for KZbin viewers, and this is one. It was meant to be a gift, and the client needed to have a logo put on top.
I decided it would look best to build the piece with through dovetail joinery. This also gives added strength for a piece that needs to expand and contract internally because humidification is necessary in a dry climate.
I chose a raised panel style for the lid to give more character. And of course, the inside would be lined with Spanish Cedar. This is the best wood for this type of project for a couple of reasons. First, this species handles expansion and contraction very well with changes in moisture content. It actually moves very little. And second, the chemical compounds that smell so nice to us in the cedar are actually toxic for tobacco beetles. Occasionally cigar aficionados may get a cigar that has a tobacco beetle or an egg in it. If this occurs, it won’t have a chance to grow and spread inside the humidor, since the Spanish Cedar will kill them off.
For the inlay, I needed it to be cut very precisely on a CNC machine. Luckily I had a friend who could do it for me. He is a very skilled woodworker, and actually has a KZbin page of his own. You should check him out, his name is Brian Benham: / @benham_design
I hope you find the build interesting and informative. Please feel free to leave a comment with any questions.
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[@bradleejones9959]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jcknives4162]

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

[@raulsanchez4493]

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

[@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!

[@tobedetermined4180]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@TheJmh19]

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

[@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.

[@donaldshulman6771]

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

[@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!

[@stukaman1162]

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

[@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.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Dale, Thank you very much!

[@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!!

[@danlynch1154]

As always an impeccable effort in both presentation and construction.

[@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!

[@ST-ku5ni]

Wow. Just, Wow!

[@claudiacardoso1]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@mjdthemaker7574]

Your work is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Smudgie33]

Beautiful Humidor. Love the grain detail on the outside.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@billm4560]

Another outstanding build James! 👍 Thank you for sharing!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Bill, Thank you!

[@adrianlomeli8468]

This is really beautiful work.

[@walterrider9600]

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

[@seantalbot3178]

Inspirational, as always. Thank you James

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Sean!

[@crusader777]

Great job ! I really like the humidor box awesome

[@emmanuelarnould9315]

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

[@glenralph5123]

That is a nice piece right there!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@bigwill1772]

Beautiful James et al. Simply Beautiful. Thankyou

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@NZErehwon]

Great Job King Family as always

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Andrew.

[@josephgraham1065]

Fantastic build just beautiful

[@3987robert]

Beautiful work!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Really stunning James and company.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you my friend!

[@barstad-9591]

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

[@keithgroves7083]

barbara kvistad i

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

:-)

[@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

[@AbamAdy]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@walterterrell677]

Ahhh, worth the wait. Well done, Kings!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Walter, Thank you!

[@allankellar1896]

Excellent project . You and yours do excellent work

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Allan

[@CojakSilverBack]

James this, this is beautiful. Great job

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@tammyfinch5469]

Just gorgeous!

[@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

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

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

[@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]

[@Phil-cl5dl]

Awesome..well done King family

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you from all of us!

[@johngunning2123]

Stunning.

[@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!

[@smithsoncreationshandcraft5770]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha!

[@ArcticFlies56]

Absolutely beautiful job!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Richard! Thank you!

[@tommysts1920]

Beautiful! Love your videos!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you Tom!

[@JakeThompson]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@GrahamOrm]

Gorgeous.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@aboalyism]

Thank you, Beautiful Humidor

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@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.

[@NASTYcraftX]

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

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It is a pretty wood, haha.

[@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!

[@klaskristian1]

Very very nice!

[@jeffmeyers6837]

Great project as always!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Jeff, Thank you!

[@Siminfrance]

Beautiful, as usual.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

I'll be making one soon

[@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.

[@KCostelloe]

Amazing!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@robertevans6481]

Love that wood...so 😎

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! It is one of my favorites

[@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.

[@torque8899]

Beautiful

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@boas8231]

Crazy!!!

[@bradleejones9959]

👍 and Subscribed! Thanks!

[@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.

[@Colinmac1]

Hi well done girls great job x and your dad lol x

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Haha, Thank you! :-)

[@dickburns2403]

A humidor is useless unless it holds the humidity at the selected level. A lot of the ready-made humidors on the market actually leak and cause grief for the owners. You should discuss the seal and describe how effective it was at holding moisture. I can't imagine anyone buying the plans without that knowledge. Having said that, it looks fantastic. Aesthetics: A+. Functionality: unknown.

[@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.

[@farfromsam7]

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

[@electricistaporsiempre459]

Hermosa Beautiful

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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~!

[@larsonbennett5903]

Terrific stuff! I really like your sandpaper flattening system? What grit of paper do you use on that? Thank you.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! I used 80 on one side and 120 on the top.

[@jacklego41]

Awesome video James! Will there be a video on the mallets?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

We lost some footage of the bulk mallet build, but I have many of the clips posted on our facebook group.

[@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

[@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.

[@paulodetarsoleitejunior1896]

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

[@clr4tkoff1]

James, love your stuff! I just signed up on Patreon and am looking forward to trying some of your plans when I get home from deployment. You wouldn't happen to know what machine/program/etc. Brian used for the inlay would you?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Mike, thank you!! I believe he used the X-Carve by Inventables. And V-Carve for the software. I have a CNC Shark HD, and I also use V-Carve.

[@NYWoodworker]

Very nice build. I am actually getting ready to build one for my son in law. One thing I did notice that you did not install a hydrometer and a humidifier. By design? Or oops I forgot! Hahaha either way, I enjoyed watching.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! The client will do that part.

[@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/

[@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