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Can I Save This Humidor?

CDLehner said:
^^ Yeah, thanks guys; I'm pretty happy with the results.
 
I'm with ILF here; the Acetone seemed to come and go in a hurry. Plus...between sanding and re-conditioning; it's not like sticks are going right back in under that lid.
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OK, well...after some sanding and closer inspection; things are worse than I first thought.
 
I thought this spot; was residue, that I could get sanded off.
 

 
Turns out...that's lid, that did come off with the removal of that other crap.
 

 
You can also tell...it's lined, with thin veneer; and not a more substantial slice of Spanish Cedar (hey...I said it wasn't anything special, in terms of construction; I just happen to like the box, and I already have it).
 
So...I think I can fix the looks, and improve functionality; with some 1/8" or 1/4" planks...lining the top (and covering that damage) and bottom. Question is...how best to secure those? LOL
 
Maybe MMs super 3M tape??
 
I honestly wouldn't worry about it. If you planning on adding a hygrometer or humidifier, maybe you can just place it over that blemish?
 
MadMonk said:
I honestly wouldn't worry about it. If you planning on adding a hygrometer or humidifier, maybe you can just place it over that blemish?
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What's the tape anyway (or are you keeping it secret :p
 
VHB or SSAAT?
 
Hah! It's the VHB. It's pretty good stuff. It is a double sided foam affair. Look at the literature and see how it does with wood and 70% humidity. Burnish it really well or tap it with a rubber mallet if you can without damaging the lid. You want to get rid of any air. You can always call 3M and ask to speak with an "Applications" type Engineer or however they classify them at 3M. Ask for a free sample. You might be able to request one online. They are really pushing visibility on this. 
 
Bought some Spanish Cedar planks on eBay (nice tip guys!). So...how best, to attach new planks to old wood?
 
Superglue?
 
 
 
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Use wood glue. If you ever want to get them off, just take the lid off and pace it in the microwave for a few seconds. It will do great.
 
ilikefishes said:
Use wood glue. If you ever want to get them off, just take the lid off and pace it in the microwave for a few seconds. It will do great.
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Well, I doubt I'll ever want to take them off; but will "ordinary" wood glue, stand up to the humidity?
 
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