4 Finger Cigar Case

[Bert03241]

I think I have it figured out. I have some scrap and am in the process of making one. Won't  be pretty but if it comes out ok I'll ty to make a decent one. 

[Chux]

27 minutes ago, Bert03241 said:

I think I have it figured out. I have some scrap and am in the process of making one. Won't  be pretty but if it comes out ok I'll ty to make a decent one. 

You and me both, lol, I posted my "soft case" didn't seem to do so well...

Made a laminated "hard case" came out much better but didn't want to hijack this thread and doing *another* separate post made me feel like I was being a little too desperate lol

[Bert03241]

Yea but I think we would like to see it.

[johnnydb]

On 2/7/2022 at 4:06 PM, Bert03241 said:

Yea you really got eagle's. I didn't realize you had to line them, makes sense tho

I might be exaggerating a bit with the eagles...

But the lining is to keep the cigars from tasting like leather and their moisture level up.  Usually (but not always) the smaller cases that hold one or two aren't lined because that's what they will smoke in a day...so less infusion of the leather and little moisture loss. 

Some are lined with plastic or cedar or something.  None of the linings are very thick...1mm usually.  

I did see one that was actually made out of wood that had some leather trim.  But it looked kinda clunky and heavy.  

 

I just finished a pen case for my wife that has a telescoping slide cover like a cigar case...I wet formed some belly leather to make the inside and covered it with a thinner veg tan.   

My hand stitching sucked...so I'm so embarrassed that I am not planning on posting a picture.  But my wife seems to like it anyway.  

 

[Bert03241]

Wow cedar huh. That has a strong odor, wouldn't transfer to the cigar's?

[PastorBob]

12 hours ago, Bert03241 said:

Wow cedar huh. That has a strong odor, wouldn't transfer to the cigar's?

Most of the larger box humidors are all lined with cedar.  The largest portable humidor I have made is a 3-finger.  I have not added any lining to it.  Most of the time, I leave my cigars in the cellophane wrap they came in.  I have had no issue with transfer of smell or anything to affect the taste.

[Bert03241]

Well thats good to know. I'm not a smoker ,but thinkin about tryin a cigar

[SickMick]

Not just "cedar". Cigars are stored with "Spanish Cedar". It's different than what you find in the lumber store. Far less aromatic.

What I've seen most guys do for a lining in these, is to just get a few cigars that are wrapped in cedar (the right kind). Unwrap it from the cigar and stuff it in holder. It works great. 

For a form, you can simply use dowels the appropriate size screwed together. Keep in mind that there many different "vitolas"...which basically means size...in thickness and length. So it's better to go a little bigger than the average size the smoker uses. 

And yes......cigars aren't just for guys. I work a bit in a cigar shop. The ladies are a big part of our business. 

And last but not least.....great job!

[johnnydb]

On 2/14/2022 at 9:53 AM, Bert03241 said:

Well thats good to know. I'm not a smoker ,but thinkin about tryin a cigar

That's probably not going to work out well for you.  I'm a smoker.  I smoke cigarettes regular and pipes on occasion...and where I enjoy a good cigar I can't do it very often because of the hangover they give me.  

Cigars are strong...they make a lot of people sick if they aren't tolerant of that much tobacco.  

A good cigar starts at $20 each...most are double that.  Some get up to outrageous prices.  

[johnnydb]

5 hours ago, SickMick said:

Not just "cedar". Cigars are stored with "Spanish Cedar". It's different than what you find in the lumber store. Far less aromatic.

What I've seen most guys do for a lining in these, is to just get a few cigars that are wrapped in cedar (the right kind). Unwrap it from the cigar and stuff it in holder. It works great. 

For a form, you can simply use dowels the appropriate size screwed together. Keep in mind that there many different "vitolas"...which basically means size...in thickness and length. So it's better to go a little bigger than the average size the smoker uses. 

And yes......cigars aren't just for guys. I work a bit in a cigar shop. The ladies are a big part of our business. 

And last but not least.....great job!

I wasn't aware that some cigars are cedar wrapped. I just knew that the good cases were often lined in cedar. Thanks for the tip.