New to cigars and/or humidors? No problem! We’ve assembled our Deluxe Kits just for you.

Deluxe Kit that include a more efficient  Deluxe Ammodor Humidifier and a pre-calibrated Ammodor Digital Hygrometer.

They are perfect for the cigar enthusiast that doesn’t want to hassle with buying hardware separately -OR- the beginner who isn’t sure how to get started. Add a lighter and a punch and you’ve got everything you need to be a true cigar aficionado!

Still have questions? Just give us a call or email – we’re always here to help and happy to answer any questions you might have!

Hygrometers are required in every cigar humidor to measure the humidity and temperature of your humidor. Without having a gauge to know if your humidor is properly humidified, your cigars could have too little humidity and dry out OR have too much humidity and grow mold. Learn more about what temperature and humidity your Ammodor should be.

Ammodor hygrometers are manufactured following strict standards for years of trouble free operation. However, if you find that the screen does not turn on, remove the battery by opening the cover located on the back of the unit. Make sure the battery is installed properly and makes contact with the silver metal contact. If the unit will not turn on, replace the battery.

Ammodor Hygrometers are fully calibrated and ready to use out of the box. Learn more about calibrating your Ammodor hygrometer.

Humidifiers or humidification units emit and absorb moisture in your humidor. Cigar humidor humidifiers should maintain a 70% RH (Relative Humidity).

Varying humidity levels in a humidor can destroy cigars quickly. Too little humidor will dry out and crack your cigars and too much humidity will lead to mold growth. Proper humidification accessories will ensure consistency, which is the most important step in preserving and protecting your cigar investment.

Our Ammodors humidifiers will perfectly maintain your cigars in an Ammodor ammo can humidor! The Ammodor Deluxe Stick Humidifier contains a special polymer gel beads that absorbs PG (Propylene Glycol) solution. The Ammodor Basic Issue Stick Humidifier containers a absorbent foam that absorbs PG (Propylene Glycol) solution. In your Ammodor, these humidifier will release and absorb just enough moisture to maintain a perfect 70% humidity.

Humidifiers need to be filled with PG Solution and/or distilled water (do NOT use tap water). Learn more about filling your Ammodor Humidifiers.

Propylene Glycol (PG Solution) is a fluid that is added to the humidifier device in your cigar humidor. It maintains 70% RH (relative humidity) for the perfect cigar storage. It prevents your expensive cigars from drying out and naturally discourages the growth of molds.

The Ammodor humidification units currently sold with all Ammodors require Xikar PG Solution! DO NOT USE tap water in any cigar humidifier. Xikar PG Solution is pre-mixed and ready for use every time your humidifier needs fluid and you can fill directly from the bottle.

Learn more about what humidifiers are and why you need them. Learn more about filling your Ammodors humidifier.

Your Ammodor® Digital Hygrometer features a fine tune humidity adjustment knob. It is pre-tested for quality and accuracy at the factory but calibration before use is recommended to achieve the most accurate results. You can calibrate your hygrometer using one of the methods below.

Our hygrometers include a lifetime warranty. If it ever fails due to manufacture defect, simply return it directly to us and we will repair or replace it. Just pay for return shipping and for shipping of your new hygrometer (does not include battery replacement).

• METHOD #1: Calibration Kit
The easiest and most accurate way to calibrate your digital hygrometer is by using the Boveda Hygrometer Calibration Kit. It includes a sealed bag and a mini 75% humidity Boveda pack.

To calibrate the hygrometer using the Boveda kit:

1. Remove the plastic tab from the back battery compartment to start your Ammodor digital hygrometer.

2. Place the hygrometer inside Boveda on a flat surface and seal it tightly.

3. Allow the bag to sit for 24-36 hours at room temperature (between 65-75 degrees).

4. The hygrometer should read 75% humidity. Note the difference, if any between the hygrometer reading and 75%. This will be the number of percentage you’ll need to adjust for corrected future reading as described below.

5. Remove hygrometer from the bag and proceed to Adjustment steps below.

To adjust your hygrometer (if needed):

1. Turning the large raised adjustment wheel (#3) will adjust the humidity reading 1% for every one click of a turn. Turning clockwise will increase the percentage and counter-clock wise will decrease it. For example, if your hygrometer reads 72% after Calibration (see above) then you’d turn the adjustment knob 3 clicks clockwise to 75%.

2. Press the small Set button (#2) to lock in your adjustment. After a few seconds the hygrometer will read the adjusted humidity.

3. The unit will refresh every 10 seconds and display the current relative humidity.

4. Press the red Temperature button (#1) to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

5. Your hygrometer is now calibrated and can be installed into your Ammodor. Use the metal mounting plate or the magnet to attach to the inside top lid.

• METHOD #2: Manual Calibration
If you don’t have a Boveda Hygrometer Calibration Kit you can use a soda bottle cap filled with table salt and a plastic bag to manually calibrate your hygrometer.

Begin the manual calibration process by:

1. Remove the plastic tab from the back battery compartment to start your Ammodor digital hygrometer.

2. Fill the plastic top from a soda bottle (or screw on beer bottle top) with normal table salt. Add enough water to make the salt wet but not so much that water stands on top of the salt.

3. Place the cap and hygrometer inside a small plastic sandwich bag on a flat surface and seal it tightly.

4. Allow the bag to sit for 24-36 hours at room temperature (between 65-75 degrees).

5. The hygrometer should read +/-0.3% of 75% humidity. Note the difference, if any between the hygrometer reading and 75%. This will be the number of percentage you’ll need to adjust for corrected future reading as described below.

6. Remove hygrometer from the bag and proceed to Adjustment steps below.

To adjust your hygrometer after manual calibration (if needed):

1. Turning the large raised adjustment wheel (#3) will adjust the humidity reading 1% for every one click of a turn. Turning clockwise will increase the percentage and counter-clock wise will decrease it. For example, if your hygrometer reads 72% after Calibration (see above) then you’d turn the adjustment knob 3 clicks clockwise.

2. Press the small Set button (#2) to lock in your adjustment. After a few seconds the hygrometer will read the adjusted humidity.

3. The unit will refresh every 10 seconds and display the current relative humidity.

4. Press the red Temperature button (#1) to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

5. Your hygrometer is now calibrated and can be installed into your Ammodor. Use the metal mounting plate or the magnet to attach to the inside top lid.

At least once a week you should open your Ammodor and check your humidor to make sure everything is ok.  This not only allows some fresh air in but also gives you a chance to verify the temperature and humidity of your box. If you have a Ammodor brand humidifier, recharge it by adding distilled water or PG Solution (do NOT tap water).

Keep in mind that Ammodors are air tight – so it’s possible they can over humidify if you leave them closed for too long and/or use too much PG Solution in your humidifier. Let your hygrometer do it’s job – it will tell you if your box has too much or too little humidity. When humidified properly it should read 70-75% humidity. Adjust your humidifier fluid levels according to your personal preferences.

Learn more about how to calibrate your hygrometer and filling your humidifier. Learn more about what temperature and humidity your Ammodor should be.

The exterior of your Ammodor can be wiped clean with any gentle household cleaning agent like soap, 409, rubbing alcohol, Goo Gone, etc. The interior can be wiped with a damp soft cloth using distilled water or PG Solution.

A humidor is a container that will help to maintain a constant humidity to keep cigars or tobacco fresh. Humidors come in all sizes, shapes, makes and materials. Traditional “fine” humidors are made of wood with a Spanish Cedar lining. Many portable/travel humidors are made of plastic and may have padded interiors. The most kick ass humidors are Ammodors – and are built from re-purposed military surplus ammo cans.

The key to a properly functioning humidor is its seal, meaning making sure there are no gaps or any spaces around the edge of the humidor and that there is a tight seal when the humidor is closed. Ammo cans used for Ammodors come with a air-tight and waterproof rubber gasket in the top lid and make a humidor.

Wood, specifically Spanish Cedar, is best for maintaining your cigars in a humidor. While other materials will maintain a humidity, Spanish Cedar will age a cigar. Learn more why Spanish Cedar is best.

Real humidors will also feature a hygrometer to measure the temperature and humidity of the humidor as well as a humidifier to regulate the humidity of the humidor. Learn more about hygrometers and humidifiers.

Anyone concerned with keeping their cigars fresh and healthy should always store them in a properly humidified humidor like an Ammodor. Never leave them in your car, out in a room temperature environment or in the fridge!

The interior sides and bottom of every Ammodor are lined with precision milled 1/4″ thick Spanish Cedar that looks and smells great. Spanish Cedar the preferred lining for high-end humidors since it offers natural protection from bugs, tobacco worms and mold. It has a high humidity absorption characteristics and is the perfect choice for an ideal cigar humidification environment.

Don’t be fooled by knock-off alternatives using inferior lumber (like Red Cedar, Mahogany or Sapele instead of real Spanish Cedar) or cheap cedar veneer instead of solid wood.

All linings are pressure-fitted using accurate 45 degree angled cuts so no harmful chemicals or adhesives are needed.

Before you start using your Ammodor, you must condition or “season” it. Choose one of the three methods below in order or simplicity.

1. BOVEDA HUMIDOR SEASONING PACK METHOD:
Nothing could be easier then this method. Do NOT put any cigars in your humidor until you have completed the seasoning process.

Simply place 84% Boveda seasoning pack (available from Ammodors at the time of purchase or after) in your Ammodor or other humidor (without cigars) and wait 14 days. Use one for every 25 count capacity (capacity – NOT how many cigars you have or will put inside). So a 100 count humidor would require 4 Seasoning Packs.

This will season the wood inside your Ammodor. The Boveda pack essentially takes the place of the small dish of water used the traditional humidor seasoning (as described in #3 below). No need to include your hygrometer. Seasoning is about adding the necessary moisture to the wood. So the humidity of the air inside during this time is irreverent.

Next, replace the seasoning Boveda seasoning pack with you Ammodor humidifier (or regular Boveda pack of your choice in 62%-75% RH – we recommend 69% RH packs for Ammodors) and add your hygrometer. Wait a day or two and check the humidity using your hygrometer. Once it is a steady ~ 70% you can add your cigars to the humidor.

Don’t forget to check your Ammodor every week and refill your humidifier/replace your Boveda pack as needed. Learn more about maintaining your Ammodor.

2. WIPE DOWN METHOD:
Use caution with this method – if done improperly it can cause the wood in your humidor to swell too quickly and crack or break the seams/joints. Proceed at your own risk – we recommend the traditional method below when possible for the best results and less risk. Do NOT put any cigars in your humidor until you have completed the seasoning process.

• Wipe down the inside of your new, empty Ammodor with distilled water and a clean rag.
• Don’t over soak the wood or it will splits or bow – just wet it so it’s a bit damp.
• Close the lid and let it rest. Repeat after a few hours for 2-3 times total.
• Add your charged (aka: filled) humidification unit and your hygrometer to your Ammodor and close the lid.
• After a day your Ammodor should register 65-75% Rh.
• Toss in your favorite smokes and enjoy!
• Don’t forget to check your Ammodor every week and refill your humidifier as needed. Learn more about maintaining your Ammodor.

3. TRADITIONAL SEASONING METHOD:
This more commonly used and most effective process can take several days to several weeks so please be patient and monitor your humidor closely. Do NOT put any cigars in humidor until you have completed the seasoning process.

• Fill a small shallow dish with distilled water and place it in the bottom of your empty humidor while at room temperature.
• Place you hygrometer in your humidor as well.
• Close the lid and let it sit for several days. Open and check the humidity reading on you hygrometer.
• Repeat until the hygrometer reads 70-75% humidity.
• Add your charged (aka: filled) humidification unit and your hygrometer to your Ammodor and close the lid.
• After a day your Ammodor should register 70-75% Rh. Add/remove fluid from your humidifier to adjust.
• Once you have a steady 70-75% reading your humidor is seasoned. Toss in your favorite smokes and enjoy!
• Don’t forget to check your Ammodor every week and refill your humidifier as needed. Learn more about maintaining your Ammodor.

Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Perfect humidity for a cigar humidor is 70% Rh. An Ammodor equipped with a high quality humidifier like our Xikar Crystal 50 filled with PG solution OR a Cigar Mechanic filled with water; will maintain a perfect 70% humidity.

Ideally, 70 Degrees F is perfect temperature for maintaining humidity at 70%. The more you fluctuate from 70 Degrees in temperature, your humidity will adjust accordingly.

You need to use a reliable and adjustable calibration digital hygrometer like our Xikar Digital Hygrometer to monitor and measure your Ammodor’s temperature and humidity.

Unlike traditional cigar humidors, Ammodors tactical humidors are 100% air tight. This is great in that it makes them very efficient – even the smallest amount of humidity will last a great deal of time. However, the flip side is that they are also very easy to over-humidify if you use too much PG or too powerful of a humidifier.

It’s vital to season your humidor correctly before using, install a reliable (and calibrated) digital hygrometer, use the proper humidifier/Boveda pack/amount of PG Solution and open your Ammodor often to inspect your cigars and humidity/temperature levels.

If you happen to find mold in your Ammodor, don’t panic. All is not lost! Follow these simple steps in this great article from Cigar Advisor to return your humidor to it’s original glory.

Remember that in an Ammodor, less is more!

To fill your Ammodor Deluxe Humidifier, follow the simple steps below. If you ordered a Deluxe Kit with your Ammodor or if your humidifier is a clear plastic case, then this is the humidifier you have.

The Deluxe Humidifiers contain around 10-20 special polymer gel beads that absorb PG (Propylene Glycol) solution. These beads are around the size of a small BB when dry.

• To fill your humidifier, place it on a level surface and fill the humidifier case with PG solution. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour.
• The beads will absorb the solution and grow to about the size of a Peanut M&M (or small marble). If they aren’t that big – let it sit longer and/or add more PG solution.
• Those few beads will then almost completely fill up the clear plastic case at that point.
• Turn the humidifier over and shake out any excise fluid. Dry off the outside of the unit and make sure nothing drips out when turned upside down.
• Mount the humidifier to the inside top lid of your Ammodor using the supplied Velcro strips. Or simply place the stick in your Ammodor just as if it was a cigar.
• Your humidifier should last for several months before needing to be refilled (more or less depending on the size of your humidor, outside temperature and humidity, amount of cigars and frequency of use). Repeat the steps above to refill.
• Make sure you check your humidity often – since Ammodors are 100% air tight it’s easy to over humidify if you don’t open your humidor often or use too much PG solution. Open your lid at least once a week to refresh the air inside your humidor and check hygrometer readings for proper temperature and humidity levels.

To fill your Ammodor Basic Issue Humidifier, follow the simple steps below. If you ordered a your Ammodor in Basic Issue trim or if your humidifier is a black plastic case, then this is the humidifier you have.

• To fill your humidifier, place it on a level surface and fill the humidifier case with PG solution. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour.
• The foam material inside will absorb the solution.
• Turn the humidifier over and shake out any excise fluid. Dry off the outside of the unit and make sure nothing drips out when turned upside down.
• Mount the humidifier to the inside top lid of your Ammodor using the supplied Velcro strips. Or simply place the stick in your Ammodor just as if it was a cigar.
• Your humidifier should last for several months before needing to be refilled (more or less depending on the size of your humidor, outside temperature and humidity, amount of cigars and frequency of use). Repeat the steps above to refill.
• Make sure you check your humidity often – since Ammodors are 100% air tight it’s easy to over humidify if you don’t open your humidor often or use too much PG solution. Open your lid at least once a week to refresh the air inside your humidor and check hygrometer readings for proper temperature and humidity levels.

Ammodors come in a variety of sizes.

Our travel friendly The 30 holds 25-50 cigars depending on size. They are around 11″ wide x 3.75″ deep x 7.25″ tall on the exterior and 9.5″ wide x 2.75″ deep x 6″ tall on the interior.

The 50, our .50 cal size ammo can humidor comfortably hold 50-125 cigars depending on size. They are around 12″ wide x 6″ deep x 7.25″ tall on the exterior and 10.25″ wide x 5″ deep x 6.25″ tall on the interior.

The larger Fat 50 holds 150-175 cigars depending on size. They are around 13″ wide x 7.25″ deep x 8.75″ tall on the exterior and 11.25″ wide x 6″ deep x 7.75″ tall on the interior.

Our vintage WWII 50 holds 50-125 cigars depending on size.

Larger sizes are coming soon. We also offer custom humidors using non-portable containers for clients needing larger capacities.

Damn right they are! Ammodors ammo can humidors are built using authentic surplus ammo cans that have been proudly used by our United States Armed Forces. Due to this fact, the outside of the can may have minor scratches, dings or light exterior rust. Frankly, we think that’s what makes Ammodors so cool!

Exterior markings and stencils will vary – writing may say .50 cal, .30 cal, 5.56, 7.62, etc. Be warned, if you’re looking for a “pretty” cigar humidor – look somewhere else!

What about the smell?! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

UPDATE: We’re now offering “NEW” unissued ammo cans! For a small additional fee you have the choice of the original surplus ammo can or a fresh new can. Learn more about the condition of our cans. Please note that only The 30 and The 50 Ammodors come in the option of “new/unissued”.

You could also knit your own sweaters, build your own house, or grow your own tobacco. But you probably don’t, huh?

We created the first Ammodor using a .50 cal ammo can back in 1998. For the next 12 years we used the original Ammodor and dreamed of offering it to consumers one day. In 2012 we spent thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours researching, building prototypes, testing our Ammodors. Since 2013 we have sold thousands of Ammodors built using our rigid cleaning process and complex construction blueprint.

We’ve built many Ammodors and receive significant discounts by ordering surplus ammo cans and Spanish Cedar in bulk. We pass those savings directly to our customers with just enough margin to pay our overhead and keep our doors open.

The point: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should! We’re experts at building ammo can humidors – leave the hard work to us. Plus, Ammodors are patent pending – so our lawyer wouldn’t be too happy!

If you’re a DIY’er, your can certainly take a crack at building your own ammo can humidor using our DIY Kits.

A hell of a lot! Ammodors® are the ORIGINAL ammo can humidor and have been around since the owner Kevin built the first one for himself back in 1998!

Each Ammodor tactical cigar humidor is 100% handcrafted in the USA (usually made-to-order) by owner Kevin, professional carpenter and Army veteran Jerry or professional machinist/carpenter and Vietnam veteran Mike at our workshop outside of Richmond, VA.

We are an American, family-owned small business. A portion of your purchase helps us make monetary and product donations to support military based non-profit organizations such as Hope For The Warriors©, USO©, Humidors for Heroes, and MANY more.

Nearly all of our vendors and production partners are local and/or Veteran owned small businesses. We have a “green” manufacturing process and almost 100% of all waste from production is recycled or repurposed. To ensure our products are the safest they can possibly be, we exclusively use AFM SafeCoat® brand adhesives, cleaners, stains and sealers. AFM SafeCoat has been an industry leader in safe, eco-friendly and non-toxic building products since 1983.

Every handmade Ammodor cigar humidor features:

• A-grade aromatic, custom milled, solid Spanish Cedar wood that is 1/4″ thick – not cheap veneer!
• Authentic, Grade 1, US Military surplus ammo cans
• Upgrade packages included everything you need – top of the line Boveda, Xikar or Ammodor hardware
• Perfect for the beginner to cigar aficionado
• Waterproof and air tight for a perfect humidification environment
• Battlefield tested and proven virtually indestructible
• No harmful chemicals or smelly adhesives used
• Interior lining cut using exact 45 degree angles and pressure-fitted installation
• All boxes are cleaned and sterilized prior to use
• Bottom of boxes lined with felt to prevent scratching surface tops
• If it ever breaks – send it back and we’ll replace it for free (view full warranty terms)
• Handcrafted with love by professional woodworkers Kevin (owner) or military veterans Jerry and Mike
• Makes a great gift for anyone in the Service, cigar lover or a sportsman
• Ammodors cigar humidors are patent pending and a registered trademark of Ammodor LLC

BEWARE of cheap humidor knockoffs that have copied our products! Imitators use inferior lumber (like Red Cedar, Mahogany or Sapele) instead of real Spanish Cedar, use cheap veneer instead of solid wood, use poor building techniques or include crappy imported ammo cans and/or hardware.

We spend about 30 minutes cleaning EVERY ammo can before we start building.

We purchase only the highest quality Grade 1, authentic surplus ammo cans from reputable suppliers. We order by the dozens and once they arrive at our workshop, our extensive cleaning and sterilization process begins.

First, we thoroughly wash and scrub the entire interior and exterior of each can with warm water and antibacterial soap to remove any dirt and debris. Next, we wash each can with distilled white vinegar, scrub and rinse to remove any odors or bacteria. Finally, we let each can sit for couple of weeks – open with a container of baking soda in each to dry and absorb any lingering odors.

After every can is converted into an Ammodor, the interior and exterior is blown off with compressed air to remove any saw dust from the construction process. Prior to applying our self adhesive felt bottom and Ammodor brand decal, we wipe the exterior down with rubbing alcohol.

The end result is an ammo can as clean and fresh as possible – just like the day it was new.

If you’re unhappy with the cleanliness of your Ammodor for any reason, just send it back and we’ll be happy to exchange it or give you a full refund.

Ammodors come in your choice of authentic military “surplus” OR new “unissued” condition.

Surplus ammo cans are sold by the US Military when no longer needed. They have been proudly used by our Armed Forces. Due to this fact, the outside of the can may have minor scratches, dings or light exterior rust. Exterior markings and stencils will vary – writing may say .50 cal, 5.56 or 7.62. Buying and recycling surplus ammo cans and converting them into cigar humidors is “green”, helps support our military and pays homage to those who have served our Country.

New ammo cans are identical to surplus units – manufactured by the same government contractors, but they sold to private civilians instead of the government. They are “unissued” so they have not been previously used. They do NOT included any stencils or writing on the side. Even though they are new , they still may have very minor scuffs or scratches due to manufacturing standards and shipping practices.

Please note that only The 30 and The 50 Ammodors come in the option of “new/unissued”.

Humidifiers or humidification units emit and absorb moisture in your humidor. Varying humidity levels in a humidor can destroy cigars quickly. Too little humidor will dry out and crack your cigars and too much humidity will lead to mold growth. Proper humidification accessories will ensure consistency, which is the most important step in preserving and protecting your cigar investment.

HUMIDIFIERS
The Ammodor humidification units we offer with Ammodors are custom designed to work best with our ammo can humidors and will maintain a 70-75% RH (Relative Humidity) in your Ammodor when filled properly with PG Solution. They feature a lifetime warranty as well.

HYGROMETERS
Hygrometers are required in every cigar humidor to measure the humidity and temperature of your humidor. Without having a gauge to know if your humidor is properly humidified, your cigars can dry out or grow mold.

The Ammodor hygrometers used in our products are manufactured following strict standards for years of trouble free operation and feature our Lifetime Warranty. They come fully calibrated, are adjustable and are accurate to +/- 3 degrees!

YES! Our The 30, The 50 and Fat 50 Ammodors include the option to personalize them with the custom graphics of your choice. Add your name, rank, company logo, your military insignia, favorite brand icon or sports team mascot – the possibilities are endless!

Upload an image or let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll create a custom 1-2 color stencil or full-color vinyl decal for each side of your Ammodor. Images must be high resolution (300 dpi) and at least 1000px x 1000px in size.

Our artists will download and review your design and you’ll then receive a PDF mockup that shows your custom graphics on a sample Ammodor for your approval. No custom work will be done without your express permission. After your approval of the proof, please allow a few additional days for the production of Ammodor.

We offer personalization as engraving, full color decals, die cut decals, painting/powder coating or spray painted stencils. You can view examples of each below. Contact us with any questions about our personalization options!

FULL COLOR DECALS
Colorful decals printed in house on high quality, waterproof, outdoor vinyl decal paper and coated with overlaminite to provide UV protection and added durability. Rated to last 5-7 years.

DIE CUT DECALS
Decals of text, names and simple artwork printed in house on high quality, waterproof, outdoor vinyl and cut using our vinyl plotter. Your choice of Yellow, White or Black vinyl.

PAINTED STENCILS
Simple one color designs cut in reverse/negative on a vinyl decal and temporarily adhered. Then painted with high quality spray paint by hand in your choice of White, Yellow, Red or Black. The negative decal is then removed and leaves the desired image with an authentic stencil effect.

ENGRAVING
Professionally laser engraved by our Veteran-owned local engraving vendor. We recommend monograms, names or very short quotes. Choice of 4 font styles. Or choose to upload an image or graphic instead.

METAL PLAQUES
Professionally laser engraved thin metal plaques that are then adhered to the back of the ammo can. Perfect for larger models the The 50 that might be too large to be engraved directly. We recommend monograms, names or very short quotes or simple artwork.

FAUX PLAQUES
Digitally designed images that look like metal plaques. Printed as full decals and then die cut and applied to the ammo can. Can be any sort of complex images, full color logos, art or text!

ENGRAVING ON WOOD
Laser engraving but on wood instead of metal. Produces a beautiful burned image. We recommend monograms, names, very short quotes or simple line art images.

POWDER COATING
Even more durable then painting and applied by our Veteran-owned powder coating vendor. Hundreds of color swatches to choose from – most can be viewed here. Can be a single color OR two colors (lid can be a color and bottom can be a color).

For sure!

We offer vertical dividers that slide in and out for all of our standard Ammodor models. They are custom fit to every Ammodor ammo can to keep your humidor better organized and your stogies more secure. They are handmade from 1/4″ solid Spanish Cedar wood and the side edges are lined with OD Green felt and trimmed just a tad short – so they fit nice and snug but can still be moved around to create separate storage compartments of any desired size.

We also offer custom made removable trays for all Ammodors. Trays are handmade using 1/4″ thick solid wood Spanish Cedar. Unlike our competitors who only make trays for empty ammo cans, our trays actually fit inside your cedar lined box – so your Ammodor is a functional humidor with or without the tray in place. Trays rest on a small cedar ledge that holds them securely in place. They feature large holes in the bottom floor so air and humidity can flow freely and they can be built to any height requested.

Check out a few examples below of our trays and dividers.

Thanks for your Ammodor DIY Kit ammo can cigar humidor purchase. Below are the basic steps required to assemble one of our DIY Kit ammo can humidors.

STEP ONE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY

1. Clean and sterilize your ammo can. We recommend using warm soap and water and scrub it VERY well. Repeat if necessary if remove any odor. You can spray with a vinegar and water mixture as well and/or let sit with some baking soda for several days to remove any lingering odors. Wipe it completely with rubbing alcohol inside and out. Let dry well.
2. Test fit your wood to ensure that it all fits well. It’s important to remember that no two “surplus” ammo cans are exactly the same size. We’re dealing with ammo cans from one of several government contractors, with varying degrees of usage and age – yours could be a year old in new condition while another could be 40 years old and pretty beat up. So, always test fit first!
3. Sand the top surfaces of the wood (if laying down on a table, face up) a little bit to give it a smooth finished texture. This is the face of the wood that will be looking into the interior of the humidor.

STEP TWO: CHOOSE YOUR ASSEMBLY METHOD
Choose between our Easy OR Advanced assembly method below depending on your skill level, available tools and time.

EASY METHOD
This technique for assembling the interior lining of your DIY ammo can humidor is quick and easy as it uses the interior walls of your ammo can to support your wood pieces as you build. Ready for something more professional looking? Try our Advanced Method below.

1. Insert the bottom piece of 1/4″ cedar plywood into the ammo can. Make sure the nicer looking cedar lined side is facing up. You might need to sand the sharp corners to get it to fit.
2. Insert long side #1 into the ammo can on one side with a small amount of glue on bottom and mitered edge sides. Be sure to use a very small amount and keep glue away from the front side of the joints – so any excess doesn’t squirt into the visible part of the box but rather to the unseen back that faces the metal ammo can. The glue will stain the wood. You can apply painters tape to the inside edges of all the 45 degree corners of all the wall pieces of cedar to act as a mask to make sure no glue gets on the interior faces of the cedar.
3. Insert short side #1 with glue on bottom and sides. Be careful to keep it from touching anything as you slide it down and in place.
4. Insert short side #2 with glue on bottom and sides. Be careful to keep it from touching anything as you slide it in place.
5. Insert long side #2 with glue on bottom and sides – rub in the glue by wiping it with your finger. Use an even smaller amount of glue on this piece since it will need to be slid down into place and any excess will squirt out the top of the joint and get messy. This may be a tight squeeze but that’s OK – I even have to gently tap them into place sometimes by placing an block of wood between.
6. You may need to use some scrap paper folded up into a thick shim to place between the wood and metal can to hold all your joints nice and tight while the glue drys. I use knife or a thin metal ruler to insert and push down shims around the edges to keep all the joints together tight while glue dries.

ADVANCED METHOD
This technique for assembling the interior lining of your DIY ammo can humidor is a bit more complicated and may require additional tools or materials. However, in our experience we’ve found it yields a better looking and more durable end result. Watch this video to view this method in action.

1. Lay all the pieces of 1/4″ solid wood cedar on a flat surface face down in order (short side #1, long side #1, short side #2, long side #2). Make sure the 45 degree corners are pressed together tightly. Cover the seams with painters tape.
2. Flip all the pieces over. Near the valleys that each 45 degree corners make, cover the inside part of the wood with painters tape to mask the wood from the glue that you’ll put in valleys next. The glue will stain the wood, so you don’t want it squirting out onto the face of the wood.
3. Fill each valley with glue. Fold all the pieces up to form a square. Tape the two ends together tightly to make a solid, single structure. Make sure this is square and let it dry for at least 24 hours. The first few minutes of this video excellently illustrates this process.
4. Test fit your bottom piece of 1/4″ cedar plywood into the ammo can. Make sure the nicer looking cedar lined side is facing up. You might need to sand the sharp corners to get it to fit.
5. Flip your walls over so the top is down and test fit your bottom piece of 1/4″ plywood. Make sure the nice looking cedar side is face down this time since your whole humidor is face down. Apply a small amount of glue to the very outside edges of the wall pieces. Again, the glue will stain so try to keep it from squirting into the inside of your humidor. You can apply painters tape again as a mask if you need to. Place the bottom plywood piece in place and put some weight on top – a magazine or two should be enough, for example. Let it dry for 24 hours.
6. Now you should have a completed “insert” ready to slide into your clean ammo can. Remove any painters tape. You may need to sand the very edges of the sides where the 45 degree corners mated to fit. If it’s too loose, you can use adhesive caulk on the bottom inside of the ammmo can or any sort of paper folded into a shim and then placed between the wood insert and the metal ammo can to fill any gaps for a snug fit.

STEP THREE: FINAL ASSEMBLY
No matter which assembly method you chose above, complete the follow steps to finish your build.

1. Apply felt to bottom of box. Do a test fit for proper placement. Peel a bit of the white backing off the felt off one side and start it on one end. Then slowly peel the rest of the backing paper away as you place the felt.
2. Wipe down inside of cedar with slightly damp cloth or paper towel of PG Solution to remove any dust and help to season the wood.
3. Apply your Ammodor decal to your ammo can.
4. Season your humidor. DON’T ADD CIGARS YET! You can view our complete guide to seasoning your Ammodor here.
5. Add cigars and enjoy your Ammodor!
6. Be sure to open your Ammodor about once a week to cycle new air in and to check your temperate and humidity levels. Ammodors are 100% air tight so they are very low maintenance – you will find that they hold even the smallest amount of humidity for an extremely long time. But, be careful not to over-humidify or leave it closed for extended periods of time – you will grow mold!

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