How tight can I pack 'em?

xmacro

So a question popped into my head that hopefully those who know more than me can help with - suppose my humidor is overflowing; assuming I don't crush them, but just kinda push them down a bit so they all fit, how tightly can I pack my cigars and still ensure proper humidification?

fla-gypsy

I love this question, a true BOTL question. Bro it is time for another or bigger humidor. LOL

YankeeMan

If you have to use your foot, they're too tight!

xmacro

Well, the problem is that my trays are a tad too small in their height - if I try to stack my cigars 2-sticks high, the tray above doesn't fully seat on its rest, but instead it rests on top of the cigars beneath; I'm not sure if this will affect the cigars or not

Hays

If you take your trays out, you'll find yourself with a smidgen of extra room. Beyond that, I personally would not 'squeeze' my sticks in. If they fit snugly, ok, but I wouldn't want any deformation in the wrappers..

cabinetmaker

If they are still in their cellos, then you can stack them in such a manner that they will still have some spacing for air-flow. Notice the cello-wrapped cigars are 4 sided, and careful placement will allow you to fit more. Also, as stated, remove the trays, and order a bigger humidor - or smoke more often. I do both, lol..

KCW

Duder2

Coolerdor time. I got mine at wally world for $19 (not sure exactly what size but it's pretty big) and it works great! Now it's running out of space though, might be time for cooler #2...

kuzi16

if the led does not close under its own weight, then there are too many.

letsgowithbob

I'm nothing like cabbie when it comes to woodworking skills, but I always modify things, and try to make them do what I want. If you have room at the top of the humi, and the problem is the trays aren't stacking, why not add some pieces of an old cigar box to the bottom (or top) of a tray. That way you would have a bit more room for the trays. It doesn't have to be a cigar box, but I imagine you have some laying around, or can get some from your B&M fairly easy. Just use some odor free glue, and voila you should be good to go till your bigger humi is purchased

TatuajeVI

letsgowithbob:

I'm nothing like cabbie when it comes to woodworking skills, but I always modify things, and try to make them do what I want. If you have room at the top of the humi, and the problem is the trays aren't stacking, why not add some pieces of an old cigar box to the bottom (or top) of a tray. That way you would have a bit more room for the trays. It doesn't have to be a cigar box, but I imagine you have some laying around, or can get some from your B&M fairly easy. Just use some odor free glue, and voila you should be good to go till your bigger humi is purchased

Odor free glue, huh? I was not aware such a substance existed. The things we come up with... I'm heading to my hobby show so I modify my own trays. Thanks!