Birth of a humidor - Episode VI

Started by Ken Kelley, 04/26/2012 01:21 PM

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The sanding is done and the finish is on. I took it down to 320 grit and it needed more so I switched to 400 grit wet or dry and that did the trick. It wound up smooth as silk. I broke the sharp edges of the corners slightly, wiped off the dust, and did the penetrating oil finish thing. After it dries overnight I'll open it up and do just the edges of the humidor box. Getting the color right in the shots was a trick. A few of the shots are a little pale. The last one in the series is very close to what it really looks like. Keep in mind that this color will darken over time and take on a richer cast. Cherry is good for that since it darkens when exposed to light.


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That sure looks sweet Ken!!!!!!!!









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Cfickter

Soooo, when are you taking orders?
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QuoteCfickter - 4/26/2012  2:23 PM

Soooo, when are you taking orders?

:word: I'll take two please :biggrin:
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sullivan8078

Very nice Ken! A fine specimen of craftsmanship!
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Robert LG

Excellent work Ken!  Something to be proud of there.
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gitfiddl

That's gonna look right purty on my desk!
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Ken, you do awesome work!

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CrazyK

Looking good! Really nice work!
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PETE314

Love the finish, Ken...You do great work....what kind of hinges are you using????  I am really interested in seeing how that is done....
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kola

Wow Ken, that is beautiful. Simply awesome.

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Ringadingh

Thats coming along great Ken, Fine job for sure!

pferg

thats some amazing work ken, keep it up

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That looks great. Well done sir.
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That there is a beauty Ken!!!
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horrido

Very nice and spectacular .....and for all Geeks - This Humidor was built in the U.S.A remember that guys.
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Really nice, Ken, great work!
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Thats very cool Ken.  Looks very sharp!!
But I really liked the name "Wish Stealer". It had a Native American ring to it. -Brlesq

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Brentcally

That looks amazing, Ken! Great job!
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nwb

That is a great looking humidor, Ken!
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