Wood_Jack

Interesting article. I'm just curious. Was the first box spot on to the mock-up and full-sized plan. Or, were there changes to the original plan made during the build process (by intent or by forced design enhancements) that caused the finished box to be less pleasing than the mock-up and full-sized plan.

If the finished box was spot on, I wonder what there is about a finished project that would make it appear so different from the mock-up and full-sized plan. Is it the color and grain? Or, perhaps our sensibilities change and become more refined.

Great little boxes. It does look like a nice contrast between the sides and the top. On my monitor the picture is a little dark so it probably look great in person.

What is the thickness of the sides?

Sorry. I read the text but didn't look at the pictures before commenting. I see now that the solution is described in the pictures.

Nice solution by the way.

You shared the problem with us. Are you going to share the solution?

Anyway, I'm glad Matt and Benjamen weren't hurt badly. It's a good reminder to stay aware of the dangers of woodworking.

I'm not saying this is wrong or unsafe myself. It's just that I've never worked in that manner and, frankly, it never occurred to me to do it that way. I've always used a router with one or the other, the router or the workpiece, stationary.

Is it common to work with the router in one hand and the workpiece in the other hand?

Thanks again for the information.

Thanks for the response. I have heard of others that finished the inside of drawers with an oil finish only to have it still giving off an odor years later. But, like you said your tung oil finish is only on the outside.

I just thought of another question. Since there is finish on the outside and none on the inside, does this cause any problem with wood movement or warpage? I assume it doesn't becasue you say that you have had one for years without a problem. I notice that your humidor doesn't have one of those humidifier thingies inside. Would this be a problem if it did. Sorry, curious mind.

Thanks for the info.

Someday maybe I'll build one as a gift and would want to make sure I do it right.

Jack

This is a very beautiful humidor but, I have a question. Let me preface my question by saying that I am not a cigar smoker and I have never made a humidor. Does the tung oil finish on the underside of the lid or, that may seep throught the rest of the box, leave any lingering odors or solvents that may effect the taste of the cigars.

Just curious,
Jack