Nice! I have the same one, seasoned it by wiping down with distilled water a few times. There's so much cedar in it, it has a nice aroma right out of the box...but once you've had some cigars in it for a while, you're going to love the smell that come wafting out every time you open it. Kind of hard to resist the temptation to open it for a whiff every time I walk by.

 

Guys quick question, since this was used for 5 years and then boxed up and put away for 15, should I or would you recommend a very light sanding of the cedar prior to seasoning it again? would it be needed? I've been doing some research on maintenance and have read this could bring back the new cedar aroma on an older humidor.

 

I could not speak from experience, but I would say that if there is not an aroma a soft sanding wouldn't hurt anything.

 

Well according to USPS it's arriving tomorrow :dance: any other suggestions for you guys who have had the same humidor for a long time, have you ever had to rejuvenate the interior with a light sanding or has it maintained just fine for many years? thanks

 

Well according to USPS it's arriving tomorrow :dance: any other suggestions for you guys who have had the same humidor for a long time, have you ever had to rejuvenate the interior with a light sanding or has it maintained just fine for many years? thanks

Frankly, I don't think it's necessary. Mine was unused for a period of more than 10 years; as soon as I seasoned it, good as new.

 

Ok thanks Mr B that's good to know, as far a re-seasoning it, will a new sponge in a dish with distilled water take care of for a day or two?

 

Ok thanks Mr B that's good to know, as far a re-seasoning it, will a new sponge in a dish with distilled water take care of for a day or two?

You might want to try using a shot glass filled with distilled water. I have used that method and seen others that recommend it.

 

That was my very first humidor, worked well for me for about a year then it would hold RH anymore, but I think I F'd it up, thinking that I should reason every 6 months and I wiped it down with DW and I think that I warped one of the side pieces. Diamond Crown was stand up and great and replaced the unit for me. I would go with the seasoning kit because sometime I get clumsy and would probably bump it and spill DW all over inside....lol

 

That was my very first humidor, worked well for me for about a year then it would hold RH anymore, but I think I F'd it up, thinking that I should reason every 6 months and I wiped it down with DW and I think that I warped one of the side pieces. Diamond Crown was stand up and great and replaced the unit for me. I would go with the seasoning kit because sometime I get clumsy and would probably bump it and spill DW all over inside....lol

You're not suppose to drink shots out of the glass before you fill it with DW.

 

Well tracking shows it's waiting for me on the porch, will be inspecting it shortly

 

Guys quick question, at 5pm yesterday since the Cedar inside was easy to remove (it was only tightly fitted) I gave it a very light sanding then went on to begin seasoning with a damp sponge in a dish. By last night it was at 75% and has held all day today at 77%. Is it time to put in the 65% HF tubes I have and stabilize it or should I wait a bit longer.

 

Guys quick question, at 5pm yesterday since the Cedar inside was easy to remove (it was only tightly fitted) I gave it a very light sanding then went on to begin seasoning with a damp sponge in a dish. By last night it was at 75% and has held all day today at 77%. Is it time to put in the 65% HF tubes I have and stabilize it or should I wait a bit longer.

Longer, give it a 5-7 days, your hygro is just reading what is being put out by the DW and sponge. After 5-7 days, take the DW and sponge out and close the lid, check the RH every 6 or so hours, if the RH stays stable after a day then throw in your sticks and enjoy. If your RH keeps dropping between checks then it needs more time with DW and sponge or you have a leak.

 

Hey Everyone, just wanted to follow up on the results of the seasoning to share how it went. By Sunday afternoon using a Caliber IV hygrometer I saw that the Rh had spiked from 77% to 80% which I attributed to the cedar having absorbed all the humidity it could so I removed the DW and sponge and placed the two medium 65% HF tubes (already had been prepared with about 50% moisture). Being a 40 count box all that was required was one so two will stabilize things very quickly nicely. By Sunday night it was down to 65% and has maintained the level perfectly for two days. I put my cigars in it on Tuesday afternoon and it climbed to 67% for a couple of hours then settled again to 65% as of this morning. Looks like all is well and the humidor has a perfect seal. Thanks for all who helped!!

 

Hey Everyone, just wanted to follow up on the results of the seasoning to share how it went. By Sunday afternoon using a Caliber IV hygrometer I saw that the Rh had spiked from 77% to 80% which I attributed to the cedar having absorbed all the humidity it could so I removed the DW and sponge and placed the two medium 65% HF tubes (already had been prepared with about 50% moisture). Being a 40 count box all that was required was one so two will stabilize things very quickly nicely. By Sunday night it was down to 65% and has maintained the level perfectly for two days. I put my cigars in it on Tuesday afternoon and it climbed to 67% for a couple of hours then settled again to 65% as of this morning. Looks like all is well and the humidor has a perfect seal. Thanks for all who helped!!

Sweet! Glad it is all setup and working for you!

 

Looks like a nice find

 

Looks like a nice find

Thanks Matt!! yep I'm quite happy with it. The cigars have been in it now for a full 48 hours and it's holding a solid 65% rh. Those HF tubes are amazing, I tested them by leaving the lid open for a few minutes to drop the rh down to 60% and after closing the lid it only take a couple of minutes to bounce right back to 65%.