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  1. 12-20-2023, 9:04 AM #1
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    A couple 3 humidors this year

    I built the first cherry/maple one as my first attempt:

    Then the second mesquite one as a gift:

    And finally another cherry/maple as a commissioned Christmas gift:

    Typical inside:
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  3. 12-20-2023, 10:28 AM #2
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    Pics won’t open for me. Pics in other threads do. Not sure why.
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    Beautiful workmanship and design.
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    Nice, nice work! The joinery is beautiful. Very crisp, and clear.'
    Well done.
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  6. 12-21-2023, 8:22 AM #5
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    Really nice work Leigh.
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    Exellent craftsmanship! Well done!
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    Fabulous! A triple crown!
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    Really beautiful work Leigh. A treat for any cigar aficionado.
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    Oh my, those are just beautiful. Terrific work.

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    Beautiful! Very creative. Albert Einstein's quote comes to mind.
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    I see the pics now. They are really meticulously done. I love them!
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  13. 12-25-2023, 1:12 PM #12
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    IMG_1539.jpgIMG_1531.jpgThanks to all.
    I built these a bit different than most builders. I’ll just say to get the piston fit on the joints and inlays required exacting precision as any accumulated error would really show up on the square patch work patter and inlays. Since humidors have to be designed to retain humidity on the inside and ambient humidity on the outside, they should be built of veneers on stable substrates. I never actually counted the individual parts but I’d guess there to be 300 -500 individual pieces to achieve the look and function.
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  14. 12-28-2023, 4:05 PM #13
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    Fantastic!!
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