New Sapele Humidor

Nice looking humidor Ed. I am about to start some myself.

Well done. I like the wood combination. First class work
Thanks for sharing.

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

Beautiful lines, great wood combination, and nice tight construction. You’ve got it all going on this one!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Very Classy Box, Perfection of style, wood choices, and excellence in craftsmanship, great job, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Very elegant. Thanks for the clarification on the cuban CEDAR;)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

It looks like the core material is again Honduran mahogany? The leather pads are very nice, even elegant, touch.

-- Best regards, Jack -- I may not be good, but I'm slow -- www.BarnhillWoodworks.com

Clean and Crisp! The Sapele really gives a 3d appearance! What do think of the Quadrant hinges, as far as mortising and installation?

-- Dennis Zongker

Amazing and very clean, fantastic!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Ed,
I like the restrained, uncluttered approach, letting the sapele make it’s statement. I also applaud you for using veneer; more LJ’s should give it a try. Nice work.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Hi Dennis: Regarding quadrant hinges – well sure – they’d be a fantastic fix. I choose side-rail hinges simply because they’re a bit easier to install and just as strong. No other particular reason.

Jack – this time I actually used Spanish cedar for the box core if only because it’s a heck of a lot less expensive than Honduran mahogany.

We just filmed a video today at FWW going over the finer points of humidor construction, using this particular box. Should come out at the end of July.

Thanks folks!
Best,
-Ed

-- Ed Pirnik, Fine Woodworking Web Producer

Oh – and Dennis: If I were to do quadrant hinges – I’d probably use Doug Stowe’s method for producing a hinge template for use with a bearing-guided bit. It’s pretty simple – I’ll try and find it on the fw website and post it tomorrow. It’s a great technique to have in your arsenal.
Best,
Ed

-- Ed Pirnik, Fine Woodworking Web Producer

Ed,
I believe the hinges you used could be considered a “quadrant” hinge as, while they are side rail mounted, they have the quadrant type stop. Side rail hinges are also available without the quadrant, and those have an internal stop and do not require mortising for the quadrant lever. The “L” shaped quadrant hinges are, as you say, considerably more challenging to mount properly. I generally have used the same ones you do, and have found them a good choice, and I actually prefer the look over the L shape hinges. If my terminology is inaccurate perhaps someone will correct me. :-) Just words anyway, the box looks great.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

clean, classic & beautirful !!!
Love the wood combination and the superb craftsmanship…..

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

great lookin box I love it, I have some sapele veneer myself and a humidor sounds like a good project.

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop, http://www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com

Very nice looking box, well done. Great veneer job, I like the hinges.

-- Tom D

Clean lines – spot on.

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