A shout-out to @GolfNut as the genesis of the following project. His thread, http://www.botl.org/threads/new-cabinet-humidor.78719/ , has encouraged me to have someone custom build a cabinet humi for me (of similar dimensions). And with all the BOTL merchandise we're been getting around here lately, my imagination has been running wild. I am seriously thinking of making this a BOTL-themed humidor. I did some searching on the 'Net and found some public domain artwork of a tobacco leaf, matched it up with a nice Arts and Crafts font and came up with this for the top of my cabinet:
The tradition I want this humidor built in is called Roycroft, A.K.A. "Arts and Crafts," or "Mission." I live right near the village of East Aurora, NY -- birthplace of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. I've chosen Thomas Pafk to do the work; he's a master wood artisan who pays excruciating attention to detail. He did a bedroom set similar to this for my mother a few years ago that is absolutely stunning (Mappa burl and cherry):
Here's his full website: http://www.thomaspafkdesign.com/index.html . The whole project will probably take him at least 6 months. Which leaves me plenty of time to confer with the Brotherhood! I'd greatly appreciate everyone's input on the following:
1. My hope is that this becomes a true family heirloom. So, "yay or nay" on the BOTL theme? Is it tacky? (please vote!)
2. I'm not sure if this artisan has ever built a humi before. When I sit down with him next week, what are some practical concerns he needs to know about for this build (e.g., is there a specific type of airtight joint he should be using? How does one achieve a tight door seal?)
3. Anything else that comes to mind?
Much obliged fellas...looking forward to sharing the progress of this project!
The tradition I want this humidor built in is called Roycroft, A.K.A. "Arts and Crafts," or "Mission." I live right near the village of East Aurora, NY -- birthplace of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. I've chosen Thomas Pafk to do the work; he's a master wood artisan who pays excruciating attention to detail. He did a bedroom set similar to this for my mother a few years ago that is absolutely stunning (Mappa burl and cherry):
Here's his full website: http://www.thomaspafkdesign.com/index.html . The whole project will probably take him at least 6 months. Which leaves me plenty of time to confer with the Brotherhood! I'd greatly appreciate everyone's input on the following:
1. My hope is that this becomes a true family heirloom. So, "yay or nay" on the BOTL theme? Is it tacky? (please vote!)
2. I'm not sure if this artisan has ever built a humi before. When I sit down with him next week, what are some practical concerns he needs to know about for this build (e.g., is there a specific type of airtight joint he should be using? How does one achieve a tight door seal?)
3. Anything else that comes to mind?
Much obliged fellas...looking forward to sharing the progress of this project!