Ministers Humidor

Sandtazam, member

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When I got this idea, I had watched a documentary about Egyptian architecture and was inspired to build this. The angles and proportions are common in the Egyptian era. This Humidor is made from Blood wood, Quilted Maple, Gabon Ebony and Spanish Cedar. The Drawers are Double 1/2 Blind dove tails and the hinges are hand made From Ebony. The pull on the doors is actually a slide lock that moves side to side. The finish is 5 coats of Tung oil and 3 coats of paste wax. This is the first Humidor I ever made and I drew no pictures or dimensions to build it. I just started cutting and this is what came out after I got the saw dust out of the way. Please enjoy.

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Comments (15)

Jurgen01 writes: This humidor is full of details that reveal excellent craftsmanship. It is a real treasure. Well done, indeed!
Posted: 8:09 pm on August 18th

flairwoodworks writes: Beautiful work. I commend your choice of woods. The contrast between colours and figured and straight grain wood really works. I've never been much of a fan of the inlaid dovetails, but you make a strong case for them.

PS: How do I PM you to see that bubinga veneer?

chris@flairwoodworks
Posted: 12:59 pm on March 26th

AMPSURGE writes: Wow, another great work piece. I hope i can learn how to do that kind of joint. It looks so sharp with the Quilted Maple. I would have to agree with the rest of the comments I have read about this project. The best I have seen a real prized possession! Lucky you it has returned to you after you gave it to your BIL, but if I was him I would have made a nook in my wall just to make room for it! LOL I hope to see more of your future projects.
Posted: 6:35 pm on March 22nd

Sandtazam writes: Thank you very much. I made the veneers myself on the band saw. Getting it to look like that is done by knowing that Tung oil doesn't look good until you get enough coats over each other. In this case it was 5 or 6 I can't remember. The trick to Tung oil is to use a quality 0000 steel wool after every coat and wait for each coat to fully dry before the next. You know what they say, When you're ready for finish you're only 1/2 finished with the job. Thanks again. Compliments like these are motivating and inspiring.
Posted: 5:57 pm on March 21st

HallmarkWoodcrafts writes: Thanks for the compliments you gave me on my page. After seeing your work, you were very kind and gracious. Yours is one of those pieces that your grandkids will show their friends with pride although they may have to take them to the museum where it is displayed. I've never seen maple with that much figure. It reminds me of an arial view of the "Sahara" I once saw on a documentary.

I know exactly what you mean about the 3 o'clock thing. Happens to me all the time. This is truly a masterpiece.

Lane Hall
Posted: 4:20 pm on March 21st

Sandtazam writes: I just had to say that I do not envy the task of the judges. This contest is exploding with talent everywhere you look. Passion and inspiration on every page. Everyone here is a winner in my book.
Posted: 1:38 pm on March 21st

Lightcom writes: This is the work of someone who clearly loves his craft. The selection of materials and intricate design for this project makes it a truly stunning piece.
Posted: 6:18 pm on March 16th

Sandtazam writes: Thank you very much. This piece took me 6 months of evenings and weekends to build. Sometimes I'd have to sit and stare at it for quite some time to determine what would look just right. Then usually around 3:00 AM I'd wake up with the right thing to do. I usually do make a plan for a project but this one just had a calling to cut wood. The Egyptians were masters in their design capabilities. Their architecture is captivating. Thank you again for such kind compliments.
Posted: 5:39 pm on March 16th

me1me1 writes: I've looked at every piece here and none I've seen can even compare to the time and effort you must have put into this piece.This is a winning piece of art compared to all the rest---Great Work!!!
Posted: 5:28 pm on March 16th

me1me1 writes: Freakin sweet--I would love to have a master piece like this in my home--Heck, it would be the most precious piece I would own. I don't think I could afford any of your work. very excellent job!
Posted: 5:14 pm on March 16th

Sandtazam writes: Thank you Gentlemen. I gave this to my BIL for X-Mas. He always had a good cigar for me when I come over on the weekends for the family get togethers so I thought I'd return the favor. He now has a space issue so I'm building him a smaller one and I get this one back. I'm almost done so in a few days I get my baby back. Glad you enjoy it. Thanks again.
Posted: 8:06 pm on March 13th

Sandtazam writes: I have to thank all my friends in the Cigar world for that. Lots of fine people. I build Humidors for many of them.
Posted: 12:40 pm on March 12th

Husqy writes: Wow, you sure got a lot of thumbs up on both entries in a short time.
Posted: 9:06 am on March 12th

Garbandz writes: Another masterpiece! You have a lot of talent,and some real ability to create something like this!I wish I could own it,it is a thing of beauty... Garbandz
Posted: 10:05 am on March 7th

Effyman writes: WOW! I just saw the humidor and was amazed, but now I am completely blown away. This has got to be the best box/humidor I have ever seen. You have an amazing talent.
Posted: 12:43 am on March 7th

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