| Project by Scott Tinker | posted 675 days ago | 1354 views | 2 times favorited | 12 comments |  |
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The humidor was made as one rabbetted case piece, with the lid being sawn free after glue-up. I veneered the Spanish Cedar core with Burl Walnut, and then added copper and gold leaf accents over American Vermillion Japan Paint, which were patinated with various chemicals. The patina on the gilded lid, for example, was created using cheesecloth and sulfurated potash, which renders various tones that remind me of the different colors of cigar wrappers. The lid is framed with solid crotch walnut. I then added a seal liner of thin Spanish Cedar (1/8”) inside the box bottom which protrudes just above the lip, and a corresponding liner inside the lid which promotes keeping the cigars at a constant temp. and relative humidity. The dovetailed tray is finally made and added which allows for better air circulation within the box and around the cigars, enhancing the prospects of long-term aging success of these premium smokes. This humidor was made on commission and sold for $2500.00. My client said he couldn’t be happier. Whew!
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TreeBones
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posted 675 days ago
Great piece. This is one I could look at over and over. Well done.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 675 days ago
Beautiful humidoor!
If I could find a steady stream of clients like this, I’m pretty sure I could quit my day job. <g>
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mot
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posted 675 days ago
That’s a beautiful piece!
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miles125
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posted 675 days ago
Nice humidor!
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
jockmike2
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posted 675 days ago
Just a beautiful humidor, very nicely made. mike
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Chip
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posted 675 days ago
Another beaut Scott.
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Douglas Bordner
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posted 674 days ago
Very cool.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
GaryK
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posted 674 days ago
Very nice! I love the burls.
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rikkor
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posted 674 days ago
Almost enough to make one take up smoking!
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 672 days ago
It seems like the different types of wood that were used were covered with Gold and Silver and not really needed. Wait did you say 2500.00…. Owell I you can do what ever you want. All kidding aside this is beyond nice. We can all make boxes but your’s is not just a box. You can truely think out of the Box. A very creative idea. Thanks for the ideas and for sharing a great project.
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 666 days ago
Delightful box Scott. The different media blend so well and it should age beautifully. A true antique of the future. I hope you signed it!
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Don
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posted 653 days ago
When I first saw this box I thought it was a little too busy. But I’ve revisited it and had a more thoughtful look. I now believe the design fits well with the purpose of the box. Regardless, even a box made with mixed media is a small wooden box and I just love them all!
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/