Refinishing An Old Humidor?

[LazyLightning]

Quick update,
It was a Edit 50 count not 100 humidor, and it was in REALLY rough shape. More so then I feel would be worth the time invested. There was a warp in the lid also, which I honestly don't think would hold a seal at all. On top of it all she wanted way to much for it. I could almost buy a brand new one for what she wanted.

Still thanks for the info, I will at least know what to do in the event I ever stumble across one worth the effort.

[jhedrick83]

Quick update,
It was a Edit 50 count not 100 humidor, and it was in REALLY rough shape. More so then I feel would be worth the time invested. There was a warp in the lid also, which I honestly don't think would hold a seal at all. On top of it all she wanted way to much for it. I could almost buy a brand new one for what she wanted.

Still thanks for the info, I will at least know what to do in the event I ever stumble across one worth the effort.

That's a shame. You know, there is also always the option of re-purposing another piece of furniture if you are decently handy. Small cabinets, gun cabinets, small chests/footlockers, etc. I did a Gun cabinet I found on craigslist about 5 years ago. You can get spanish cedar online and if you already know the dimensions you need some places will even cut it to size for you before shipping. That way when you line it yourself you can ensure a good seal too.

[piperdown]

That's a shame. You know, there is also always the option of re-purposing another piece of furniture if you are decently handy. Small cabinets, gun cabinets, small chests/footlockers, etc. I did a Gun cabinet I found on craigslist about 5 years ago. You can get spanish cedar online and if you already know the dimensions you need some places will even cut it to size for you before shipping. That way when you line it yourself you can ensure a good seal too.

Yeah, that's too bad it wasn't taken care of better.
Jesse makes a good point. Craigslist has lots of furniture that can be repurposed into a humidor on the cheap. I've seen quite a few examples. Can't remember who but one of the guys took one of those big china hutches and converted it into a humidor. IIRC he picked it up for $25 because the family was moving and they didn't want to take it with them. It was a solid wood plank cabinet that weighed a ton but was in great shape. Spent about $400 redoing it and it held ~ 30 boxes or so.