The build concept:

10 box, 300-400 loose humidor with plug-n-play cooling and humidification system

Size of a end table

No more than $400 total build

I took a donor wine chiller, used Cigar Chest Co. humidor from a closed bar. I added a thermostat temp controller and a Hydra humidification system w/3 additional fans.

I insulated the glass, bottom and back of the humidor. I sealed all the seams and lined the two sides and door with cedar.

I added lights and cigar labels pressed in the glass door for looks.

It will hold 68/68 without any issue and has great air circulation.

I'm going to add a wireless temp/humidity monitoring system and a brass plate with my name covering the cigar chest co logo.

Time to season it and fill it up.

It was an interesting build and I may try something larger.

Concept test:

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Finished Product

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Looks great :-)
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Thats one hell of a project!!! Looking good.
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Very cool -- I am sure that you will get many years of enjoyment from it!
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cool!!!
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Awesome where did you buy the cigar chest co shelves? I did a google search but didn't turn up anything.
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The main shelf came with the unit. Cigar Chest Co. Built the shell I started with. I built the other two shelves.
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Thanks everyone
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Very Nice, Shawn! :-) :-)
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Looks great! :-)
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Awesome home built system brother. :-) :-)
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That is awesome brother!!! I want one.
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Nice build!!! Looks like you put alot of planning into it!
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Damn... I like it... especially with the glass fronts and sides.
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Looks awesome...
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Thanks everyone.

If anybodies interested I'll list the steps, parts, tools and costs.

It really not a hard build. The design was the hardest part (and the most fun part) I built this in my gun room with limited battery powered tools.
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Great concept and good job bring it to completion.
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Very nice! Would love to read about the electronics you used. A tutorial about your process would be greatly appreciated!
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Very cool. I have been throwing around this idea for a while as well.
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