iannai169 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Wonder if anyone might be able to help? I just picked up an old Hoyo de Monterrey humidor from the 40's or 50's. It doesn't have a key. Does anyone know what size skeleton keys the old Cuban humidors used? The newer humidor keys are too large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hmm, is the lock itself riveted shut?. Usually with simple locks you can de-install them, open them up, mark the levers on a blank key, and cut them out with a dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonarman81 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I dunno. Anything inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm sure I could take it apart. I was hoping to find an old key instead of disturbing the lock. I just thought someone here might have some info. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 minute ago, sonarman81 said: I dunno. Anything inside? No cigars inside just a nice old decent sized humidor. It's around 20" w x 9" d x 6" h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customsfan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Picture might help some of the handy guys on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakalley Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Have you thought about taking it to a locksmith. I bet they could figure out what type of key you would need and make you one that works.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellams Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Definitely a locksmith will probably be your best betSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 You could probably pick it with a couple of paperclips and a cable tie Old humidor locks weren't exactly complex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M82 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Let's see it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post iannai169 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2017 Here are some pics. A friend of mine who collects antiques has a bunch of old skeleton keys he's going to let me have, maybe one of them will work. If not I'll bring it to a locksmith. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 8 hours ago, polarbear said: You could probably pick it with a couple of paperclips and a cable tie Old humidor locks weren't exactly complex ☺ It's open right now. I want to be able to use the lock. You're right the lock is not complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Customsfan Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, iannai169 said: ☺ It's open right now. I want to be able to use the lock. You're right the lock is not complex. How many cigars will that hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 I guess it depends on what sizes. Probably 70 - 100. I plan on stocking this one with hoyo DC's, Epi 2's and du prince. That's what I have on hand right now. I already have a wineador, 2 footlockers and 4 desktop humidors. I just thought it was kinda cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahDooRow Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Very nice humidor. Looks to be in good condition. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorossi Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 It's beautiful. I'd love to have one of those. I know there are a lot of old Upmann humidors floating around. Maybe I'll try to search one out. A UK market Punch humidor would probably be my grail desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Doctorossi said: It's beautiful. I'd love to have one of those. I know there are a lot of old Upmann humidors floating around. Maybe I'll try to search one out. A UK market Punch humidor would probably be my grail desktop. I've seen a few of the smaller Upmann's around, never saw a Punch. Maybe they're around in europe more than the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorossi Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 28 minutes ago, iannai169 said: I've seen a few of the smaller Upmann's around, never saw a Punch. Maybe they're around in europe more than the states. Any idea what kind of price range those desktop Upmanns tend to travel in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metro_habanos Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Very very cool. I am currently looking for something like that right now. Thanks for the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugman78629 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 IS THAT MOLD ON WINDOW FRAME BY YOUR A/C...??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LGC Posted August 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2017 IS THAT MOLD ON WINDOW FRAME BY YOUR A/C...??? No, just plume 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlson Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Brandon said: No, just plume LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 10 hours ago, bugman78629 said: IS THAT MOLD ON WINDOW FRAME BY YOUR A/C...??? ☺ No it's remnants of the old black foam insulation used around the A/C last year. The glue from that insulation is crazy. I never cleaned off the glue. The room is only used for my cigars and my CD's/stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iannai169 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 20 hours ago, Doctorossi said: Any idea what kind of price range those desktop Upmanns tend to travel in? It all depends. They can be a few hundred to a couple thousand. They made standard humi's and also custom ones for certain clients. The custom ones have fancier inlays etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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