My latest large desktop Humidor.

[Bill Wyko]

I was inspired by Jameel Abraham's Oud and the inlay he did. I decided to put it to use on this humidor. It's made from Figured Koa, Tiger Maple, Walnut and Spanish Cedar. It holds 2 trays and around 200 cigars. The finish is 5 coats of Tung oil then 10 brushed on coats of Lacquer the rubbed out to a 2000 grit finsh then I used a rubbing compound and car wax. The finish took longer than the build but it was worth it. The only down side is............I don't get to keep it.:D
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[Ed Sallee]

That's it... I'm selling my tools...

Amazing! As always, Bill!

[Jim W. White]

Easily, the best looking humidor I've ever seen! ...nice work!!

[Jeff Mohr]

That's it... I'm selling my tools...



I'll buy those and maybe one day I'll be able to build something like that! WOW!!

[Larry Heflin]

That is simply beautiful work. What are the dimensions? Can you comment on the joinery? Is there a humidifier in there somewhere?

[David Christopher]

Bill, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bill Wyko]

As far as joinery goes, I used my trusty Domino to hold all the miters and styles together. The dimensions are 16" wide x 11.5" tall x 14" deep. It has 2 trays. It's hard to tell but the handles for the trays are curved laminations.

[John Keeton]

Bill, that thing is fantastic!! The wood is phenomenal, and all the work on the finish really paid off. Just a wonderful piece! I would love to see the joinery up close - you should take that to WIA for show and tell!

[John Thompson]

The piece will take your breathe when you first see it quicker than humidity in Houston when you walk ouf of air conditioning. :)

Thats a piece of art as I see it....

[Jason Hallowell]

It came out beautifully Bill. Nice job!

[Bill Wyko]

You guys are too kind. I'm starting my biggest, most complex humidor to date. It'll be almost 5 feet wide x4.5 feet tall and almost 3 feet deep. Here's the kicker, all the sides and doors are curved. This one should put me on the map in the humidor world.:D Nothing like a challenge.

[Doug Mason]

that is art!!!

[Cody Colston]

That is some gorgeous wood and a killer finish...very nicely done.

Does it have a hunidifier or any type of humidity control built in? Not being a cigar smoker, I'm not really clear on how humidors work.

[Larry Fox]

Bill, words fail me. I am blown away by this piece. Outstanding. I am racing Ed to get my tools listed in the "For Sale" section so I can get a decent price.

[John Shuk]

I've loved all of your humidors but this one is my favorite so far. I love it.

[Tom Hamilton]

Bill, your humidor is beyond superlatives. Beautiful, fantastic, amazing ..... none do the job.

Congratulations on a career piece.

So, I think I understand most of what I'm seeing in the pics...except the corners.

Oh, he turned those. Well, no one doesn't turn corners.

He glued up all the pieces and rounded them with a file. I don't know but that doesn't seem right.

OK, Uncle.

Could you share with us how you did the corners?

Thanks,

Tom

Ah, last guess, a square glue up, rounded on the lathe and split on the band saw or table saw???

[gary Zimmel]

You keep on setting the bar higher and higher Bill.

That is one amazing humidor.
Thanks for the sharing with us.

[Todd Bin]

Bill, really nice humidor. Would you be so kind as to share what router bit you used for the edge profile on the lid.

Thank you,

Todd

[glenn bradley]

That is just wonderful. Very well done.

[Mike Heidrick]

Stunning! So Beautiful!

[Craig T. Smith]

Bill, Great job. As others I'm in awe as to this stunning humidor. Craig P.S. will you post step by step pics. of the Monster Humidor build?

[Joe Leigh]

Speechless....we are in the presence of greatness.

[Michael Stanley]

Stunning!!!!!!!!

[John Thompson]

I'm going to second the question from Tom Hamilton on the corners. I think I know but.. I don't know if I know... :confused: Anyhoo.. however you pulled them off is a work of magic to sum it up. I've already commented on this superb piece so this is a side note as I was just wondering the same thing when I read Tom's comment and question.

Regards....

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks again so very much. You guys are an inspiration and my teachers. As far as the corners go, I made the pattern based on the technique done by Jameel. Here's the link http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=51629 Instead of making an inlay, I left them full thickness. Then on the styles, I cut them at a 45* angle. I now glued the design to one side. Now I used my Domino to put the corners together. In order to get the curve I used my PCR (Paint can Radius) and took it to the belt sander and rounded it over. :D

[Ed Sallee]

Thanks for posting that link Bill - I don't know how I missed that one.... I 'spose things move too fast in the General Woodworking section.

I might have to give that a try!

[Larry Fox]

Bill - that veneer is outstanding as well. Is that stuff from that giant score you made a while back? Someone asked about it and I would also like to see build / progress pics on the big humidor you are building.

As far as getting on the map in the humidor world, I would say that if you are not on it already there is something wrong. Compared to some of the stuff I have seen in cigar shops around here and online I would say your stuff is in a different class altogether.

[Bruce Page]

:eek: Yikes! :eek:
That is scary spectacular!

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks. Yes it is. This is some of the Koa I got from my friend that use to work for Learjet. As far as the big one goes, here are the jigs I built to make the bent lamination's and a little Bubinga. I've been re-sawing 9 inches of bubinga to make the 1/8th x 9 x length pieces to laminate my curves all week. Tuning the band saw is essential for this process. I got a 9 foot x 4 foot vacuum bag in from Joe Woodworker. This should put it to the test.

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[Ed Sallee]

I must say..... That beautiful wood is very much in the right hands.

You're a class act, Bill

[Dana Nurmela]

:eek: Speechless :eek:

[Don Bullock]

You guys are too kind. I'm starting my biggest, most complex humidor to date. It'll be almost 5 feet wide x4.5 feet tall and almost 3 feet deep. Here's the kicker, all the sides and doors are curved. This one should put me on the map in the humidor world.:D Nothing like a challenge.

Bill, you're already "on the map" in the woodworking world. That humidor is stunning! The wood choice and craftsmanship are superb! In my opinion the finish puts you off the map. It's "out of this world" good!

While I don't smoke cigars I enjoy seeing your humidors just to see some beautiful wood and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your work.

[Todd Young]

Wow !!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely Be-e-e-utiful piece Bill. Thanks for sharing.

[Mark Valsi]

Moderator: I hope you will excuse my vulgarity and allow this post. Since I am incapable of putting my opinions into high class language all I can say is . . .


HOLY SH*T !!!

[Bill Wyko]

That sums it up nicely. Thank you. :eek::D

Here is the first bent lamination in the vacuum bag. More to come later. I'll be able to show you some of the individual processes but the final piece will have to wait until my client recieves the finished piece. This is gonna be a real fun build.:D

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[Tom Welch]

That settles it, I am not posting any of my work. Great Job, in all areas, Jointery, wood selection, inlay and finish. True art.

[Jeff Mohr]

Unbelievable!

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks again gentlemen. Here's a little preview of what I'm up to on the big cabinet. This is the skeleton for the bending form and a pic of the first lamination that will be a set of rails.

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[Gary Herrmann]

Hey Bill, what gives? That humidor hasn't arrived at my house yet.




Don't I wish...

Spectacular job, as always.

[John Michaels]

The figure in the different woods is stunning. I've used figured maple and bubinga among others for projects and sometimes the most challenging aspect of the whole woodworking process is choosing the right combination of grain, color, figure, etc. Do it wrong and the thing will turn out gaudy. You've definitely done it right. Great Job!!

[Ray McGrath]

I'm sure as everyone say's that its beautiful, I Just Can't See The Photos.

Ray

[Todd Bin]

Bill, I really like your edge profile on the top edge. Can you point me to the router bit you used for it.

Thanks,

Todd

[Bill Wyko]

I used a traditional cut bit but I sunk it deeper and went back and cut a 14* angle on edge to soften the transition to the top so it wouldn't be just a flat lid. Then I used a 1/8th round over on the bottom side of the lid.

[Dan Phalen]

Beautiful work, gorgeous wood. Way to go.

[Bill Wyko]

Thank you. Here are the pieces after the bend. (I think I jacked my own thread.):D