Turning A Grandfather Clock Into A Cigar Humidor With Secret Compartment

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  • This week, my buddy Ron over @12voltvillains asked me if I could turn his grandfather's old grandfather clock into a cigar humidor for him. So in this video, I show you how I did it all. All the woodwork, all the customizations, all the retrofitting and fabrication, and much much more. Check it out for yourself and see what you think. If you enjoy the video then I invite you to give it a like and if you wish to subscribe that would be greatly appreciated as well as sharing this video and many of my other project videos with your friends and family. If you have any questions or comments please leave them down below or you can message me over on Instagram @petesshopmakes as I try my best to respond to each and every one. Thank you for watching!
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  • @PetesShopMakes
    @PetesShopMakes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    *_Like this video? Let me know what you thought down below. Thanks!_*

    • @dudestewpodcast
      @dudestewpodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thought this was amazing! You are a woodworking master.

    • @PetesShopMakes
      @PetesShopMakes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dudestewpodcast Thanks, man!

    • @mikevanderford9795
      @mikevanderford9795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you build another??

    • @Camelotsmoon
      @Camelotsmoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikevanderford9795 Seems like he passed away. There's a post on his Instagram about it.

    • @charleslee1862
      @charleslee1862 ปีที่แล้ว

      this gave me ideas

  • @maticgov5606
    @maticgov5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How has no one noticed the hygrometers are rendered useless because the sensors are blocked. Good effort.

    • @carloslargaespada6051
      @carloslargaespada6051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I was worried about! And did the door seal? It looks good though!!

    • @dstdrummer
      @dstdrummer ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes
      All of these things.

  • @ericpensyl5578
    @ericpensyl5578 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job Pete

  • @danhoy8356
    @danhoy8356 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stunning

  • @nan_mt
    @nan_mt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    the hole for the hygrometers should go all the way through if you want them to read the humidity. with that configuration, you are reading the humidity of the wood (kind of at least..).

    • @joshb8105
      @joshb8105 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was concerned about that as well but it can depend on the hygrometer and where the sensor is to determine humidity. I think the front were too big in general.

    • @carterbrausen7787
      @carterbrausen7787 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apparently the dude isn’t gonna be reading anything anymore

    • @wyatthilsdon1637
      @wyatthilsdon1637 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i’m not 100% sure but wood is pores, so in a sense the humidity of the wood would read the humidity of the room it is in as well. It might not be exact, but the humidity of the wood would be within 2-3% of the air inside the room👍🏼

  • @kareygatschet4770
    @kareygatschet4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW! This turned out amazing! You are always able to bring to fruition whatever is thrown your way. So much talent! Great job!!!

    • @PetesShopMakes
      @PetesShopMakes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you "Ma'am" I'm glad you liked it and truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you again.

  • @west_nebraska_dude4527
    @west_nebraska_dude4527 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely beautiful! I'm going to be retrofitting my Grandmother's grandfather clock with glass shelves and lighting to make it into a curio cabinet. You've given me ideas as well as inspiration to dive into the project. Thanks so much!

  • @canamrider7195
    @canamrider7195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done sir. Incredible craftsmanship.

  • @josemiguelhernandez7777
    @josemiguelhernandez7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent 😊Excellent

  • @yLeprechaun
    @yLeprechaun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy hygrometer overkill, Batman! 😀

  • @ncruncher722
    @ncruncher722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This deserves more views and likes! Epic idea and great execution!!

  • @tylerburt554
    @tylerburt554 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely gorgeous humidor, great work 👍

  • @edwardmorales1025
    @edwardmorales1025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That was Master Woodwork right there. Amazing job.

  • @pjrodriguez7811
    @pjrodriguez7811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This.... this right here is AMAZING! I just need to find someone local that can do one for me!

  • @abe5471
    @abe5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s one amazing humidor well done

  • @mrcart497
    @mrcart497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKU!!! Amazing Transformation!!!

  • @lakehoppertv8050
    @lakehoppertv8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s beautiful amazing job!

  • @bharned3
    @bharned3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice idea

  • @GhostCob
    @GhostCob 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow ,
    What a great Project…
    Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…

  • @manuelcampos6046
    @manuelcampos6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so awesome bro! Great job

  • @dallasbagley
    @dallasbagley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly cool.

  • @dudestewpodcast
    @dudestewpodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dope!

  • @alleyesongod4784
    @alleyesongod4784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks dope bro great work

  • @LifeofBliss
    @LifeofBliss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good man, love the use of an old piece and making it new again!

  • @spindlesworkshop9744
    @spindlesworkshop9744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff
    Like and subbed

  • @12voltVillains
    @12voltVillains ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my humidor. Pete was a great friend and woodworker. He unfortunately passed away shortly after this video. He is greatly missed. The humidor clock now has a plaque at the top dedicated to Pete as a tribute. Rest in Peace Pete.
    To answer a few comments or questions to those asking about seal, the front door has weatherstripping and holds a seal well. Any leakage is overpowered by a commercial humidifier that has no problem keeping my sticks at 65%. The hygrometers surprisingly have no problem showing semi accurate %. These cheap digital hygrometers are not super accurate as it is. I use a Boveda Wi-Fi hygrometer to maintain temp/humidity.
    I receive tons of compliments on the humidor clock Pete built and am so thankful for this video and being his friend. He will be missed.

    • @spunky181
      @spunky181 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow he passed away that’s so sad RIP

    • @gregorystokes3294
      @gregorystokes3294 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn…sorry to read that…

    • @chrish4723
      @chrish4723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry to hear this. What a treasure to have this now. RIP.

    • @Eric-dd8bk
      @Eric-dd8bk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did he pass may I ask?

  • @chgolou
    @chgolou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's awesome!! Planning on doing samething thing but not as good as you. Lol ! Much Appreciated

  • @alexescobedo55
    @alexescobedo55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great . I want to do this now but I’m nowhere near capable. Maybe I can get my hands on my grandparents grandfather clock as well to do this 👀

  • @thomassloan4701
    @thomassloan4701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video the only thing i noticed is those hygrometers read from the back so i would have went all the way through the drawers so the hygrometers can read the humidity

  • @kylecorrow702
    @kylecorrow702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro that is NICEEEE. AM I NEXT?

  • @parvadhami980
    @parvadhami980 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP pete 😔

  • @sovereignviper90
    @sovereignviper90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing repurposing!! Did you silicone the seams between the glass and wood?

  • @Lord.Kiltridge
    @Lord.Kiltridge ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a grandfather clock. I would love to make it into a humidor on the condition that it remain a working and chiming clock.

  • @jorycamille7294
    @jorycamille7294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of wood did you use to line? And did you cut it down from 4x4?

  • @dungeonwoodworks
    @dungeonwoodworks ปีที่แล้ว

    What CNC do you use?

  • @MadMan559est69
    @MadMan559est69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He said his wife would LET him! Damm it man, sound off like you have a pair. Lol tell your wife to make sure she keeps the house clean and to cook you food. Lol then say Just kidding. 😂

  • @CoreyDS40
    @CoreyDS40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, what state are you in? I would like to convert my clock.

  • @dre7637
    @dre7637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your channel and I love it! I noticed you haven’t made any new videos in 11 months. Are you quitting TH-cam?

  • @gregorystatt5562
    @gregorystatt5562 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ridgidify? Nice. Are you doing any more videos?

    • @gregorystatt5562
      @gregorystatt5562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just saw that he is no longer with us. RIP brother. 🙏 see you later...

  • @lucojay2008
    @lucojay2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you got a video on making wooden hearts please angles and sizes thanks

    • @PetesShopMakes
      @PetesShopMakes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, but I have a Pinterest picture I uploaded a couple years ago that shows the angles needed to cut a heart shape out. If you are interested I can send you the link here.

    • @lucojay2008
      @lucojay2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PetesShopMakes I found that thanks Pete just wondered on the sizes of the cuts

    • @lucojay2008
      @lucojay2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know the small ones are 2 and a half inches I guess I'll have to just trial and error on the rest. Thanks again.

  • @RichardT2112
    @RichardT2112 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice project, but a pity to do that to a proper horological timepiece.

    • @paulmccullough7352
      @paulmccullough7352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a cheep MDF clock made to look better than it was. Probably a Sears catalogue special. The only value in it would have been the sentimentality of it belonging to the guys Grandfather. To be able to give it a second life is the best anyone could have hoped for. I bet if you ask any Clock restorer, they would say that they made the right decision. It is still used as a clock, but also has added functionality to bring it into a more modern time.

    • @RichardT2112
      @RichardT2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paulmccullough7352 ah ok, it seemed like it was a “proper” solid wood clock. Now I’m curious how the mdf held up to the moisture with time? I didn’t think one could have mdf anywhere near that type of relative humidity without consequences…

    • @paulmccullough7352
      @paulmccullough7352 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As long as it is sealed, it should hold up just fine. 60-70% humidity shouldn't cause any sweating. And as long as it is sealed, MDF generally does ok unless you get full on water into the endgrain of the boards. Even then, if it's a one-off situation, it will most likely just cause a little swelling, depending on how much water there was. It's mainly standing water or continuous moisture that does the real damage to MDF furniture.

    • @12voltVillains
      @12voltVillains 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@paulmccullough7352you are 100% correct. The clock likely came from Montgomery Wards or Sears. It was not a collectible piece. It was only really valuable to me for sentimental reasons. You’re exactly right 👍
      My wife didn’t want it in the living room so I found the best use I could for preserving the memory of it

    • @12voltVillains
      @12voltVillains 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RichardT2112 I don’t believe any of the mdf in the lower hunidor compartment is exposed to the humidity. I believe the cedar is lining all interior portions.