Very basic questions on humidors

[Phil Koundakjian]

I've noticed that all the humidor construction seem to be veneered.

1. Is the veneer for show or does it have a purpose related to wood movement?
2. What type of wood is the carcass/frame made of?
3. What wood has the least movement?

Thanks ..

[Mark Duksta]

Phil,

Typically, humidors are lined with Spanish cedar. You can make the box with any type of wood. I think most are veneered because the it's cheaper for the manufacturer to use a very nice veneer instead of solid wood.

[Ron Natalie]

Remember the humidor will be at 70% RH on the inside and whatever ambient is on the outside. Veneers over something pretty stable is the way to go.

[Phil Koundakjian]

Thanks for the responses. What I was thinking of doing is build a very basic humidor and once I learn veneering and finishing I would graduate to a more sophisticated procedure. I figure a humidor is a challenging project that a lot of techniques will be used.