Homemade Humidor

Today we are going to start the process of making a homemade humidor, also known as a coolidor or igloodor .

To make this homemade humidor, we are starting off with an Igloo brand cooler, so this homemade humidor is really an Igloodor.

Here is a picture of the Igloodor. I am getting a closeup of the Igloodor label so that you can get the same model. It cost me $18.

This next picture is of the inside wall of the coolidor. You will notice the 2 grooves on the wall. These grooves will support the wire shelves that I will be installing in this homemade humidor.

Next step is the shelves. While some people use spanish cedar shelves, I like to use wire closet shelves. Why, most important is that they provide great air circulation. The gaps allow moisture to travel through your new homemade humidor. Also remember that your Igloodor will be loaded with cigar boxes, so they will provide more than enough spanish cedar in your coolidor. Another good reason for wire shelves is that they are cheap. This 12″ x 4′ piece cost me $4 at Lowe’s.

Next is measuring and cutting the wire shelf. The shelf is 12″ wide and the coolidor is 10″ deep, so we have to cut of 2″. If you look at the right side of the picture, I am cutting of the angled end of the shelf. It will not have that end on the shelf that would keep an item from sliding off the shelf.

Thats all for tonite. I need to go out and buy a hacksaw to finish the project. I will continue in the next couple of days. This will give you guys a chance to buy your igloo, wire shelf, and hacksaw.