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4th July 2010, 10:48 PM #1
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Huon pine info
Hi i posted this thread on the timber forum but i think i may have better luck here.
(I am currently making a cabinet humidor and wondered if anyone could help me with ideas for an Australian alternative to cigar box (Spanish) cedar for the lining. I understand that Celery top pine and Huon pine are both very moisture resistant and Huon pine has a very strong odour however i'm not 100% sure if they are appropriate for humidors .
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
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Does anyone know about the odour of Huon pine, negative ,positive aspects?
Can anyone think of any reason why Huon pine should not be used in a humidor?
Has anyone ever used an alternative to Spanish cedar for a humidor?
Please excuse me if my post is irregular. Im as green as they get when it comes to internet forums.
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6th July 2010, 10:09 AM #2
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Well, I don't know much about humidors.
Huon has a very distinct smell which most people speak positively about. Certainly woodies do. I couldn't see why you could not use it ina fine box.My blog: ~ for the love of wood ~ - http://theloveofwood.blogspot.com/
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6th July 2010, 10:12 AM #3
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It has too strong a vanilla scent.
PM sent orange about posting some Spanish cedar wrappers.Cheers, Ern
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6th July 2010, 01:42 PM #4
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Huon was used for boats and sea chests because it has strong insecticidal, anti-fungal and anti-rot properties. As has been posted by Ern, i don't think you'd want it in a humidor as it would flavour your cigars with that pine/vanillan scent. I have a rolling pin that was my great grandmothers and every time I open the kitchen drawer to get it out the scent wafts out. Great for a rolling pin, probably not so good for cigars.
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6th July 2010, 06:35 PM #5
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6th July 2010, 08:55 PM #6
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why not spanish cedar?.bob
i have some floating around if you need some
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7th July 2010, 07:22 AM #7
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In the lost posts mention was made of the Wiki entry on humidors.
Their purpose is to maintain humidity and temperature. Flash ones have thermometers and hygrometers.
Course for most woodies I guess it's just a reason to make a nice box as we aren't storing and ageing Cubans at $20 a pop.
(That's Cuban cigars Underfoot. Not emigres.
Bullfighting comedians, .... LOL.)Cheers, Ern
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