Custom Made Humidor

that looks so much cooler than all the ones you see regularly like the one my uncle has. I’d say try to sell some. what have you got to lose.

Now that is the height of righteousness!! Your dad did a heck of a darn good job. It goes in the favorites section!!! I just got a second look up close and there are no words to describe how good this is. Dude, Your dad is settin’ the standard!!! He should be selling them to cigar shops. I could probably get him a few orders right now!!!!

-- --Chuck

Sure is nice looking. The choice of woods is great.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

That is one of the nicest humidors I have ever seen and I have been a cigar smoker for many, many, many years. I would definitely buy a humidor of that obvious quality and uniqueness.

-- Mark

Ditto all of the above. I like the subtle contrast between the lyptus and mahogany.

-- Jack - Mission Viejo, Calif

This is outstanding workmenship. However I have never purchased a humidor. How much should one cost. I did some pricing for you.
If you would like to make $50000.00 a year that would be 24.038 per hour.
You noted that it took 40 hours to make one. With loving care of course.
that would mean you should have a labor cost of $961.52. Now you need to add that dirty word profit. Lets say 20% that seems low but lets work with that. 961.52 X 1.20 = $1153.824
Now material cost. Its small how much could it cost, maybe $45.00. totaling $1198.824, lets round down
$1198.82 each. Wait I forgot about the Electronic Equipment. Owell lets give that away.
I think you need to pick up production a bit. If you have one of these its priceless.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

I agree that he could easily sell these. The wood combination and design is outstanding. I can easily believe that he spends 40 hours on each one. You can’t rush good craftmanship. The finish is gorgeous as well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Without a doubt your father is a true craftsman. Without a doubt he could sell them. I agree that cigar stores might be the way to go. I don’t know if your Dad needs the money or he does this beautiful work for the love of accomplishment and giving. When I see the smiles on my children’s, grand children’s, wife, other family members or friend’s faces when I give them something I made, it is priceless. I made a lot of money doing wood working over the years, but due to a situation I had no control over, I have nothing much to show for it. I do have the only things that matter, God, love, family, friends and my health. I still plan to make things and sell them but money is not the driving force any more. Lifes too short! But if you still want something to help convince your father he should sell them, then he should know that his work is so special, so unique, and so well done that he would be giving the gift of a treasured heirloom that would be cherished for generations to come . . . and that is priceless!

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

I don’t think you’d want me for a brother, but would your father consider adopting me? That is just outstanding.
BTW I’m probably older than your Dad unless y LOLou’re the youngest son.

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Absolutely a beautiful humidor. I’d buy one and I don’t do cigars.
Real talent and expert craftsmanship there. Gorgeous!

Edit: If I had that, I’d probably take up cigars as a hobby just to put it to good use.

-- Still learning everything

That is just an insane amount of work to do that lattice inlay!

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

Holy smoke rings! That’s swwwweeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Amazing craftsmanship. Definitely the coolest humidor I’ve seen.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

I don’t know if your Dad should sell them, or needs to sell them, however I agree with Tom, money is not the important factor here. The box is wonderfully made with great skill and patience. I don’t smoke cigars but I would love to own such a box, to look at and wonder about the stages and time taken to make the finished article. A description from your Dad on how he makes the box would be welcome!

Colin

-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"

amazing detail, your dad definetly takes pride in his work, selling would only be a matter if he could part with the humidors to people other then family and friends.

-- Stuart, North Dakota

Beautiful humidor…I don’t know much about them, but I can see the obvious pride in workmanship that went into this one!

-- Robb

That is beautiful. Dad is quite a craftsman.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

I kind of calculated the same as Dominic Vanacora. If you sold any, you would probably not be selling for profit unless you have proper marketing. There are too many unapreciative buyers that prefer cheaper production jobs. Most non woodworkers don’t appreciate quality, I’ve found that they don’t even understand what quality is anymore. I’m guessing your father is not a celebrity in the woodworking world so it is more difficult to comand a high price. Certainly the quality and workmanship is there. If I took 40 hours to make such beautiful work, I would be selling so someone would actually pay to own some of my work. This would be more valuable than the actual profit I could make. So, If he decides to sell, I recommend he sign his work or put some kind of identifying mark on his creation. This is a very special gift to anyone who receives it. I hope the receiver really appreciates the love and craftmanship that it takes to create something like this.