Strada Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 So when I came back from Havana last November I filled my second cooler to the top....I was stuck without any extra place to store cigars. Now, I live in an apartment and space is limited. The logic thing would have been to buy another or a larger cooler but let's face it they are not the prettiest thing to have in your living room. After searching around the interwebs, I decided to convert the "steam" trunk I already had in my living room. First let me say thank you to Eve for letting me use the living as a workshop during xmas I do not own any power tool so everything was cut and sanded by hand.... Material costs: Trunk Free (although they sell for about 50-100$ in antique shops) Spanish cedar 150$ (4 packs of cedar planks) Caulking and aquarium sealer 12$ 2 bottles of wood glue 16$ C Clamps 26$ Seal 30$ Total time: Muchhhhh longer than planned. *Note, I tried to get the planks done by the wood store but the only had super thick planks which would have put my Spanish Cedar costs to 350$ *Note 2, I use beads in there and it has been pretty solid between 64-65%. I am not a humidity buff but after many seasoning sessions and seal correction it seems good to go! Original Intact interior After ripping the first layer... indutrial strenght super glued cardboard Lots of scrapping Sealed cracks, holes and nails Gluing wood piece by piece Finished product And yes...I already need another one lol... I will probably do another in the summer but BIGGER! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Well done!! A Showpiece instead of a huge white thing....good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcedCanuck Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice work Simon; looks good! How many boxes were you able to stuff in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetteman Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 [ So when I came back from Havana last November I filled my second cooler to the top....I was stuck without any extra place to store cigars. Now, I live in an apartment and space is limited. The logic thing would have been to buy another or a larger cooler but let's face it they are not the prettiest thing to have in your living room. After searching around the interwebs, I decided to convert the "steam" trunk I already had in my living room. Very Nice! A conversation piece as well. Total time: Muchhhhh longer than planned. Yeah..welcome to my world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scdalak Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 As usual Simon, yet another fine forensic accomplishment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Good stuff, mate! Nice cigars in there also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazoseagle Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 PLEASE put a bumper sticker on the outside that says." I Have Junk In The Trunk!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Great stuff. Good stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looks good, giving me some ideas. The wall of blue is not very pretty to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jszeto Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice work Simon! It looks terrific. Best, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarB Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 That's really cool, love the creativity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 awesome work Simon!!!! Well done. When can I put my order in for one???? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNR Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Wow.. We've had exactly the same idea Although for now.. I've kind of given up on mine I need to get remotivated with it and follow your lead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemsworth Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Brilliant! Might be time for me to check out some flea markets/ garage sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS72 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 That looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Great project Simon. Definitely more attractive than a standard cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdlfoto Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 very nice Simon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthem Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Very nice Simon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamphilzone Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Way Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finecigar Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 That's sick! Love it. You've inspired me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hey Simon, do you have to open to read RH and temp or do you have a 2-way Bios hygrometer/thermometer? For now I have to open it but I am shopping for a wireless one to have sitting outside. Recommendation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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