Let's see how you store your cigars.
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He is sorely missed.... R.I.P.
When we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders and decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
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Looks glorious! I am in love with mine, though it is nowhere as largeWhen we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
That looks incredible! Congrats on the amazing cabinet! That walnut burl is beautiful.When we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
That's beautiful!
What ashtray/cigar storage is that?
My favorite place to keep cigars.
Its Homemade. Bottom of an old C02 tank and chunks of frying pan handle.
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That's awesome! Nice use of materials.
Wow, that's gorgeous brother congrats!When we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
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That is beautiful and impressive. Lifetime investment anyone should be proud to own. That's awesome Merovius!When we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
When we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
That thing is awesome, congrats!
Well that's cleaver use of materials, nice work.
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Just beautiful work from Bob. Congrats. WTH, I'll throw up a couple of Picts of my Staebell. Grandfathers have pictures of their grandkids....I have Picts of my StaebellWhen we moved into our new home last Spring, after storing in several coolers, tupperdors, a NewAir, humis and jars, I finally had enough space for a large cabinet humidor. I vetted my options, weighed the pros and cons of various builders. And decided to make the call to Bob Staebell of Aristocrat Humidors in Texas to begin designing the new cabinet. I had just under 2,000 sticks in storage and wanted it all to fit. I also wanted that to be the limit, nothing bigger, the intention being an imposed method of control. So the decision was made to build a MXT+ 26.5 '4874' with dimensions 48” wide x 25 5/16” deep x 74” high and active humidification. I decided to forgo the temp control and shave some weight and cost. The cabinet sits in my basement which stays a cool 66-68F year round. Main wood specie is Black Walnut, doors are book matched Walnut Burl & hardware is Polished Nickel. Stain was requested Medium Dark Brown.
I was surprised how much room this thing had, my current total is about 1900 and by the looks of it I could probably fit another 250 and still have great circulation. These things are massive, the singles drawer is more than ample and having active humidification with large reservoirs is so much easier to manage than re-humidifying beads. The hygro system is accurate and easy to set. I have not played around with calibration. Ambient humidity is about 30rh, and the seal is performing well. Shelves are sturdy and the cabinet is well built. No complaints.
We had a few hiccups with delivery, nothing that Bob was responsible for or could control and in the end he made good for their shortcomings. Bob was easy to reach on several occasions, timely with his response to email and just a pleasure to work with. I could easily recommend him to others.
Yeah you should order a cooler now
My newbie setup.
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@Tug197 he's not kidding. I went from that to a 19 quart tupperdor in a month. Acquisition syndrome kicks in with these guys.Yeah you should order a cooler now
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