Handmade heirloom humidor
Inspired by antique desktop humidors, this heirloom humidor by Tim B Studio elevates storing your cigar collection.
- Exterior is constructed from solid hardwood with traditional finger joinery.
- No MDF or veneers.
- Machined solid-brass side rail hinges made in the United States that stop at 90 degrees.
- Interior box is solid Spanish cedar holding 3 layers of 12 Churchill cigars.
- Humidity pack holder efficiently built into top.
- Available in Black Walnut, Mahogany and White Oak.
- Finished with a durable French polish for beautiful top coat.
The solid hardwood, machined hinges, and precision finger joints guarantee durability making this a perfect gift. It is possible personalize it by adding a brass monogram.
How to buy?
Text Tim at 612-707-9435 to commission a heirloom humidor. Allow 2-4 weeks to design, make, finish, and deliver. Limited orders available for Father’s Day.
Why buy?
Cigar enthusiast who wants a quality made desktop humidor to start their cigar collection.
As Fathers Day, birthday or retirement gift for anyone who values local and handmade gifts.
Here is what makes the heirloom humidor unique:
Joinery: Replaced weaker miter joints found on Chinese and other factory made boxes with the traditional strength of a finger joint.
Precision fit: Designed and built to keep cigars at the perfect humidity using machined solid brass hinges and traditional interlocking lid.
Aromatic: Opening the humidor releases a distinctive Spanish cedar aroma complimenting the tobacco scent of cigars.
Details: Attention to the French Polish finish, seal, joints, and hinges separates this humidor from the industrially produced options from China and elsewhere.
Humidity pack holder: Easily store two Boveda packets under the lid away from your cigars.
Compact desktop size: Large enough to hold 3 layers of 12 Churchill cigars, but fit nicely on a table top.
How Tim makes a humidor
Watch the full process of crafting a beautiful black walnut humidor in this satisfying woodworking video. This five minute video captures every detail of the woodworking process, from rough sawn boards to the finished piece, experience each step of the build accompanied by natural shop sounds. No narration, just the craft in action.
Here are the heirloom humidor Specifications
Dimensions: 12″ wide, 10″ deep, and 5.25″ tall. Box height and other dimensions customized to fit any occasion. Interior dimensions is at least 9″ wide, 7″ deep, and 4″ tall holding 3 layers of 12 Churchill cigars with holder.
Exterior materials: Made of solid Black Walnut, White Oak or Mahogany.
Interior materials: Made of clear solid Spanish cedar. It press fit and lightly glued inside to expand with humidity and be repaired or replaced.
Natural finishes: Shellac and hard wax are some of the oldest known natural finishes, safe when cured with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
French polish: A traditional technique renowned for creating a deep and lustrous surface that truly enhances natural wood grain. To achieve this finish, dozens of thin layers are applied which takes time, skill, and patience.
Interior finish: No finish is applied to the interior except to seal the end-grain.
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