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76GTFan 04:42 PM 11-13-2010
Purchased one at a yard sale for 20 bucks. I have two questions that I need some help with:

1. The temperature gauge only goes to 66F. Is this OK for cigar storage?

2. I also plan on lining it with Spanish cedar and drawers. Can someone provide a helpful link? I can't narrow down my search to see someone elses project.
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dwoodward 07:38 PM 11-13-2010
66F is fine for cigars. Keep it under 70F and you are good. I wouldn't trust the thermometer on unit however. I would purchase a good re-calibratable hygrometer that reads temperature as well as humidity.

As for cedar, drawers can be had from either ChasDen or WaxingMoon. Lining isn't necessary, and I personally think it looks better without.
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Eleven 07:42 PM 11-13-2010
Originally Posted by dwoodward:
66F is fine for cigars. Keep it under 70F and you are good. I wouldn't trust the thermometer on unit however. I would purchase a good re-calibratable hygrometer that reads temperature as well as humidity.

As for cedar, drawers can be had from either ChasDen or WaxingMoon. Lining isn't necessary, and I personally think it looks better without.
:-)
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76GTFan 07:46 PM 11-13-2010
Thanks. I sent a PM. Went to their website, but didn't show that they made drawers for that size.
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76GTFan 12:08 PM 11-14-2010
I made my conversion. Temp and RH are spot on 65/65. Now just need some drawers and shelves. Not a big vino, but will work out well for 20 bucks.
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hscmit 12:17 PM 11-14-2010
got some photos?
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76GTFan 12:22 PM 11-14-2010
Hard to do with an iPhone. Nothing eyecandy worthy yet. Using empty cigar boxes as trays now. Like I said not big, but nice for a 20 dollar 12 bottle Vino.
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76GTFan 12:28 PM 11-14-2010
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Sorry for the link. If someone is good at putting the pix up please allow.
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dwoodward 02:47 PM 11-14-2010
Originally Posted by 76GTFan:
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Sorry for the link. If someone is good at putting the pix up please allow.

Yeah, those are not links. They need a domain on the internet before you can post them.
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Bill86 03:19 PM 11-14-2010
Use photobucket that's what I do, pretty easy make an account. Upload the picture post the link using IMG tags.
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76GTFan 03:57 PM 11-14-2010
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Thank you for the tip.
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jmsremax 07:45 PM 11-14-2010
Damn....nice find!
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boom 07:47 PM 11-14-2010
Thats the same one I have... I paid $30 of craigslist....I put six trays in it and holds solid at 65/65 had it for about 9 months now...
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76GTFan 08:23 PM 11-14-2010
Thanks. Now if I cam get some drawers. How did you get drawers for this size? The website only lists for minimum 18 bottle size cooler.
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CRIMPS 08:55 AM 11-15-2010
WaxingMoon will build you some. I believe Chasden builds them reasonably as well.

This was the third thread below at the time of this post. You may want to browse this forum a little further.
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76GTFan 09:48 AM 11-15-2010
Originally Posted by CRIMPS:
WaxingMoon will build you some. I believe Chasden builds them reasonably as well.

This was the third thread below at the time of this post. You may want to browse this forum a little further.
Thanks. I have PM'd both. Just waiting to hear back from them.
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