This is going to be awesome!! keep us updated.
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Looking great! Wish I was able to build something of that caliber!
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That looks really sweet!!

Mike :-)
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That looks very amazing. Let me know if you ever want to commission one for me :-)

Can you tell us more info about the TE units. Cost and purchase location?
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Thanks for the interest and feedback. I’ve seen his other pieces and I know he does amazing work but I’ve never seen the construction process. I had no idea how much work was involved in building something like this. I don’t know if seeing the progress makes the waiting easier or harder.

The cooling units are from INB Thermoelectric, but I got the entire humidity and temperature control system from Matt at Avallo Humidors. Since I was starting from scratch and didn’t really know what I was doing I liked the idea of having a complete ‘kit’. I added the lights, a timer for the fans, a float switch for a low water indicator light and a second power supply. You can get the cooling units directly from INB for about $250/unit.
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Great work on that so far... I've Subscribed to this thread so i don't miss anything! :-)
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Looking awesome!!! PLEASE keep the pics coming. I would love to see pics of you shop too... :-)

Pip
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That is looking good. I can't wait to see the finished product. Nice Work.:-)
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Very cool project! I look forward to seeing more :-)
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Great looking cab so far. What about insulation for the cool air?
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I'm going to use 1.5" thick rigid insulation. At first I was worried about the loss of storage space but I would rather have it function properly and lose a little space, especially since it's about 4 times the size I currently need.:-)
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Incredible build!

Where did you purchase the spanish cedar if you don't mind me asking? a specialty wood shop or did you get it off the net?
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What a WICKED project... I'm dying to see the finish project.

Thanks for all the great info.
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I'm in Canada so there's not a lot of options. I went with http://www.amwoodinc.com. My BIL who is doing the woodworking has used them in the past on other projects and highly recommended them. I found places in the states that were cheaper but once I figured in the exchange rate, extra shipping and brokerage fees it wasn't worth it.
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The frame work for the drawers and the base went on this week.
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The timer for the circulation fans came in last week. It's a repeat cycle timer with external potentiometers to adjust the on and off times. The on time is adjustable from 3 sec.-5 min. and the off time from 1-100 minutes.
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That wood work is looking good!:-)
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Very nice, I wish I had the skills to do that kind of work. And better yet, I wish I had the finished product in my house!

Mike :-)
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Sweet project! Keep the pics coming and thanks for sharing this.
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to the OP: any updates?
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This looks absolutely stunning! It also looks really well built and very heavy! I cannot wait to see more.
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