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Author trblmkr
Club Member
Member Since:Apr 2001 Posted : 4:11:06 PM
I was about to get up and get ready for work today when there was a
knock on my front door. It was the delivery guy. He said he had a
delivery for me so I checked the voucher and I saw BOB STAEBELL on
it!!!!!!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S HERE.... my heart went from 60bpm to
1000bmp I'm sure as I jumped up and down for it to be delivered.
Well, that ended quickly. He told me he was the only one and that we
both would have to move it. I didn't care, as hyped as I was, I
could have lifted all 120#'s of it myself.
We got it off the truck and into my house where I proceeded to
remove the outer carton and start examining it. The top of it LOOKS
FANTASTIC... Bob put alot of work and effort into this bad boy.
I fooled around with getting it set up just long enough for me to
bust ass to get ready for work.
It'll still be there waiting for me to get home and put her
together.....
Edited by - Trblmkr 4:23:20 PM
trblmkr
Club Member
Member Since:Apr 2001Posted : 4:13:27 PM
guess I was so excited I posted twice... sowwy
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
flipflop
Member Since:Feb 2002Posted : 4:15:35 PM
You are going to LOVE it.
Sacred cows make the best hamburger. --Mark Twain
Duffer
Sheriff
Member Since:Jun 2000 : 4:18:21 PM
congrats......have fun filling it...
I smoke in moderation.Only one cigar at a time-Mark Twain
Aahzz
Member Since:Apr 2001 : 4:38:48 PM
COngrats!!!! Gods, I would love to have one of those...
"The band is just fantastic that is really what I think, by the way,
which one's Pink?"
trblmkr
Member Since:Apr 2001 : 4:51:44 PM
Took me a year to do the planning, deciding, and saving to get it.
I'm very pleased with it, and I can't wait to load it up this
weekend.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
sd_smoker
Member Since:Jul 2001 : 4:53:00 PM
I am sooooooo jealous!!
"I drink a great deal. I sleep little, and smoke cigar after cigar.
That's why I am in two-hundred percent form."
- Winston Churchill
zebo65
Member Since:Aug 2001 : 5:15:28 PM
Congrats! They are excellent.
You'll have to excuse my friend, he's a little slow---Lloyd
Christmas
Oppie X
Member Since:Apr 200 : 5:32:33 PM
Congrats!!!
Oppie X
mdman
Member Since:Feb 2001 : 5:40:48 PM
Awsome! Congrats and dont forget to post some pics!!!
Cigars are fer smokin™..!
www.mdcigars.com
trblmkr
Member Since:Apr 2001 : 6:11:09 PM
I'll post some pics tomorrow once I get a chance to set it up. And
again this weekend after I empty out all of my desktops and coolers
;)
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
iluvcgars
Moderator
Member Since:Aug 2000 : 8:07:04 PM
Congrats, Dan can't wait to see it
Skeeter
Member Since:Jul 2000 : 8:46:05 PM
That's great to hear, congrats on a wonderful purchase
So what time did the delivery guy show up? I'm expecting mine real
soon now and I think I'll just take a day off on it's arrival
trblmkr
Member Since:Apr 2001 : 9:01:48 PM
When they called and let me know they had a delivery for me and
wanted to set up the delivery time I told them between 0800-1300.
The driver showed up at 1245.
It doesn't take very long to get it unpacked.. TRUST me on that :)
You got any pics of yours Skeeter ?? I'd love to see some.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
Skeeter
Member Since:Jul 2000 : 9:31:01 PM
These two are the only ones I have. I heard from Bob yesterday and
things were farther along. He was hoping to get it finished up this
week. Needless to say I'm doing the
Cabaiguan
Member Since:Nov 2000 : 10:10:59 PM
You are one lucky bastard, Trblmkr!
I have an aristocrat with my name on it. Hopefully, I can get mine
by the end of the year.
Man loves liberty, even if he does not know that he loves it. He is
driven by it and flees from where it does not exist. - Jose Marti
trblmkr
Member Since:Apr 2001 : 09:45:39 AM
Guys... it never hurts to start planning early. I probably talked
and e-mail Bob for a good 6-8 months before we came down with a
final plan. If you are going to have something done special. Get
started on it now.
The wife and I are very happy with our choice on humidors and our
selection on who to build it. Bobs craftsmanship is superb to none
other. This isn't only a Humidor but a piece of furniture. I'm sure
it'll be around alot longer then me.
Here are the newest pics of it completed. There is also a pic that
Bob is going to add to his webpage at a later date.
http://community.webshots.com/user/trblmkr
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
Las Villas
Member Since:Nov 2001 : 6:02:56 PM
Congrats, buddy...enjoy filling it up!!!
"LAS VILLAS"
"You can't do anything to me that Fidel Castro hasn't done to me
already"- Tony (Scarface) Montana.
Skeeter
Member
Since:Jul 2000 : 9:27:32 PM
Sure
wish they'd hurry up and approve those pics, I'm dying to see
them
Besides...what's to approve anyway, it's not like ya got's naked
women etched into the finish now do ya?
Well...do ya
trblmkr
Member
Since: Apr 2001 : 9:41:11 PM
well
they used to have a problem with people putting up naked chicks
on the board (NOT ME) so I guess they screen everything now.
I was hoping they would be up today, so hopefully tomorrow...
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
trblmkr
Member
Since: 2001 : 08:16:05 AM
okay....
Try this link guys...
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=16377299303&n=1653101804
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
Duffer
Member
Since: Jun 2000 : 08:19:37 AM
nice
cabinet Dan....good luck........
I
smoke in moderation.Only one cigar at a time-Mark Twain
Aahzz
Member
Since: Apr 2001 : 08:32:10 AM
Man,
that's GORGEOUS!!!!!
I want one...
"The band is just fantastic that is really what I think, by the way,
which one's Pink?"
mike s
Member
Since: Aug 2001 : 09:22:43 AM
way
to go. hope you like it as much as i like mine! Take your time
and let the humidifier do its job right, keep the doors closed and
it will only take about 5 days to get the humidity stable.
mikeS
Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000 : 09:24:03 AM
Beautiful
Trblmkr! What's the wood that Bob used to inlay the top?
Man loves liberty, even if he does not know that he loves it. He is
driven by it and flees from where it does not exist. - Jose Marti
trblmkr
Member
Since:Apr 2001 : 10:22:45 AM
Mike...
the humidor was rock steady 1 day after I got. I'm just
waiting the 5 days because Bob says too.
The wood is Burl Walnut and looks FANTASTIC in real life.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
Bruce
Member
Since: Feb 2001 : 7:41:17 PM
Just
got my M today.....man, this is one beautiful piece of
woodworking!
Had mine made in cherry, with glass doors and a glass top.
Can't wait to fill it!
Skeeter
Member
Since: Jul 2000 : 07:08:43 AM
Whoa!
Nice pics of an awesome humi
Man if I didn't have the peepee jiggle going on waiting on mine
before...I got's wet pants now
trblmkr
Member
Since: Apr 2001 : 6:48:39 PM
Okay
guys... the new pics are up with the Humi stocked and a few
other tasty pics...
Enjoy.. I know I am
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
mclamm
Member
Since: Mar 2002: 11:57:04 PM
Great
cabinet, enjoy it!!
"Life is what happens while you're making other plans."
-- John Lennon --
emind56
Member
Since: Sep 2001 : 1:34:33 PM
A
true work of art. Enjoy filling that thing up my friend!
The Cedar Room
Aristocrat M Plus vs. Avallo AH-2000
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Skeeter
Member
Since: Jul 2000: 6:44:59 PM
I
thought about a AH-1200 with all the bells and whistles, and
thought even more about the AH-2000. Bigger size, more storage.
Then I saw the Aristocrat M Plus. What's a fella to do
Maybe Matt from Avallo will see this an offer a repeat customer a
good discount or maybe Bob from Staebell will counter with a
discount in hopes of luring in a new customer
Seriously...the choices are tough, I like the looks of both
rramstad
Member Since: Feb 2002 : 7:58:52 PM
I
looked at both and ordered the Aristocrat M Plus. I wanted some
custom work done and was very impressed with the burl inlays shown
on Bob's site.
I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival, so I can't speak directly as to
the quality of the unit... but I did get a LOT of recommendations
from people and the vast majority were extremely positive about the
Aristocrat units.
FWIW... either way, enjoy your purchase!
-- Bob
Skeeter
Member
Since: Jul 2000 : 8:29:31 PM
In
the end I went with Bob Staebell and the Aristocrat M Plus. Black
Walnut with walnut burl inlay top. This was a tough decision. I've
been happy with my Avallo AH-1200 but in the end this time I
wanted one just a little prettier.
Who knows how long before I fill this one and then I'll just hire
Vern to come build a walk-in in my basement
roncarlos
Member Since: Jan 2001: 9:01:03 PM
nice
choice. bob does a beautiful job on the cabinets made of the
exotic woods. enjoy it.
rramstad
Member Since: Feb 2002: 4:25:20 PM
Skeeter,
we must have been the same person or something in a former
life. Bob's making me essentially the same unit. Aristocrat M Plus
in black walnut with burl inlay top.
I store most of my cigars naked, so added five additional drawers
(total of six, only one shelf for boxes) and said "why not" and
added burl inlay doors too... other than that, our units are
identical.
My unit will probably be here in a couple of weeks. In the meantime,
if you want, take a look at the "in progress" photos...
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=62857506303&n=939838844
kinda gets ya excited, don't it?
Great choice!
-- Bob
Skeeter
Member
Since: Jul 2000 : 4:59:04 PM
The
pics in progress are awesome.
I almost went completely the other way in terms of drawers vs.
shelves. I store mostly boxes and cabs. I considered removing the
one standard drawer for another shelf. Then Bob suggested I could
leave the drawer in and he would throw in an extra shelf which can
easily be swapped out with the drawer. A nice option to have.
I went with glass doors so I can see my babies inside and showcase
some of my rarer items but that black walnut with walnut burl inlay
top was too beautiful to pass up.
Looking forward to it and filling it up
The Cedar Room
My Aristocrat M is featured on
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trblmkr
Member
Since: Apr 2001 : 7:30:38 PM
Seems
that Bob really did like that Burl that he picked out for my
humidor (I Do as well) so much so that he has it featured on his web
site.
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/tops.htm
and
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/aristocrat-m-options.html
Thanks again Bob for making a beautiful piece of furniture for my
ever growing hobby.
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
rramstad
Member
Since: Feb 2002 : 7:45:53 PM
With
the latest round of updates, my Aristocrat M Plus is featured
on
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/aristocrat-mplus.html
All the photos on the right and bottom are of my unit, except for
the top most photo.
It's wonderful!
Lang Daddy
Member
Since: Mar 2002 : 9:52:15 PM
Someday,
someday
Skeeter
Member
Since: Jul 2000: 10:26:36 PM
Looking
good guys, congrats!
I've had my M Plus for about 3 weeks now and I love it. I was able
to store all my excess boxes and cabs, take some from my Avallo so
it's not as cramped, and I still have room for more. It's solid as a
rock, holds the humidity well, and simply beautiful!
Oppie X
Member
Since: Apr 2000: 10:51:42 PM
They
look very nice just may break down and get one after the
addition to my house is done.
Oppie X
love_this
Member
Since: Feb 2001 : 10:11:37 AM
I'm
sorry for drooling. I apologize. Really...
flipflop
Member
Since: Feb 2002 : 11:55:15 AM
I
love my Aristocrat.
I am a member of the Cuban albino midget rapper posse – Flip Ya Off
Choo Choo
Member
Since:Dec 2001: 1:44:01 PM
Someday
I'll make the plunge (maybe soon)
cjbohl
M
Member Since: May 2002 : 2:33:38 PM
Cool
mine made it to............
The one with my name and the cigars on it
It was just finished not to long ago!!!
enjoy
CJ Bohl
Sancho Panza
Member
Since: Apr 2000 : 3:43:43 PM
Very
nice, gentlemen!
"And a Fuente is only a Fuente, but a good Cigar is a Smoke." (with
apologies to Rudyard Kipling)."
dodom
Member
Since: Feb 2001 : 4:12:03 PM
Really
beautiful and appear to be very roomy!
Aristocrat Mini... New Topic Reply to Topic
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Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000: 3:41:17 PM
Does
anyone have one of these? They seem to be the perfect size for
what
I need. I'm thinking these with a Cigar Oasis would be a nice
combo.
Any suggestions?
09-11-01 God Bless America
zebo65
Member
Since:Aug 2001 : 5:30:12 PM
I
got a bigger Aristocrat, but if Bob makes it, buy it. Top notch
quality. I may have to pick one up and use for long term ageing. I
would skip the cigar oasis and go with his set and forget unit
though.
Drop Bob an email.
Don't be satisfied with routine poontang---Shallow Hal's dad
roncarlos
Member
Since: Jan 2001 : 5:34:45 PM
I
have had the "mini" for about a week. It came with the "super"
cigar oasis. Its looks and performance are great. Also, Bobs
capacity ratings are right on the mark. Mine has 15 boxes in it with
room for a couple more, and the singles drawer has about 100 cigars
in it. This humidor gets my official "seal of approval"
Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000 : 09:21:49 AM
Thanks
for the responses. I am seriously considering this
cabinet...but...Isn't the set-and-forget overkill for the small
volume involved? I would think a CigarOasis would be sufficient.
09-11-01 God Bless America
Cabaiguan
C
Member Since: Nov 2000 : 10:21:57 AM
Wouldn't
that be cool! Unfortunately my basement isn't finished.
You'll see it this weekend when you come to the house warming.
The Aristocrat Mini is NICE. The perfect size, as far as I'm
concerned. It's big enough for 15 boxes, yet small enough for the
wife not to bitch!
Here's the link:
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/aristocrat-mini.html
09-11-01 God Bless America
roncarlos
Member
Since: Jan 2001 : 10:32:47 AM
Mine
came with the Aristocrat Extend humidifier. Its working
perfectly.
Castanza
Member
Since: May 2002 : 12:19:45 PM
Man,those
are some good looking cabinets.
oedipus1
Member
Since: Aug 2002 : 6:11:57 PM
Just
took delivery of a "mini" today. Dark red mahogony. It looks
beautiful. Went over it with a fine tooth comb and it's PERFECT. I
know many people with cabinets from Bob and they all get raves. As
soon as it stabilizes at 64%, I'm in business.
I would highly recommend the mini if you're looking for a high
quality small cabinet at a great price.
ShannB
Member
Since: Jul 2002: 10:37:59 AM
With
the 15 box capasity...what size boxes? 15 DC's...15 DC cabinets
? 15 Churhills?....I would assume 15 DC boxes...Looks like he makes
GREAT stuff.....
oedipus1
Member
Since: Aug 2002 : 10:15:57 PM
Shann,
shot you an email this afternoon with a few pics of the new
cabinet. As you'll be able to see, I've got 8 boxes of various sizes
on the bottom, with space for one or two more, and five or six on
the middle shelf with room for at least three or four more. So the
15 boxes seems to be a very conservative estimate. I would venture
to say that, depending on the ring of the cigars, you could easily
fit 12 50 cabs also.
Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000 : 4:45:56 PM
Thanks,
Oedipus. I read your post and I am convinced I NEED one of
these!
Hopefully, Santa drops it under the X-mas tree???
09-11-01 God Bless America
LIGHTNINROD
Member
Since: Jun 2002 : 8:40:07 PM
Oedipus
1: Now you've got room for my overflow............LOL!
Congrats
on the super 'dor.
Dan
Quick Smoker: Best 1/4 mile pass: 12.532 seconds @ 108.31 mph--2001
F150 Lightning--
"I ride with Forrest."
oedipus1
Member
Since: Aug 2002 : 11:53:54 PM
Thanks,
Dan. Cool. I'll be looking for your package in the mail.
Storage charge is only 2 Habanos per box stored. Cheap at twice the
price! LOL!
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BIG E1
Member Since: Aug 2002 : 10:03:16 PM
I
got my new mini a couple of weeks ago and its great. It took about
a week to charge and its pretty stable now. Its always around
67fx67rh. Its only about half full so if you guys want to help me
fill it I'll send you my snailer. LOL Bob great Job it looks
beautiful I just keep looking at over and over. You guys should
really check this out. I have the cigar-oasis inside and it does the
job. Thanks BOB!
oedipus1
Member
Since: Aug 2002: 11:48:36 PM
Got
mine about two weeks ago also. It is purr-ty ain't it? Mine
stabilized in about 3 days and my replacement Cigar Oasis is holding
a perfect 64% RH.
Now that I have my color schemes and woods picked out for the living
area, I'll be ordering a larger cabinet from Bob in the next few
weeks. Great work.
BIG E1
Member Since: Aug 2002: 12:16:45 AM
Did
you turn your cigar oasis all the way down to get 64%rh once it
was stable? Whats your F* degree?
oedipus1
Member Since: Aug 2002 : 08:21:09 AM
Sounds
like you got the same batch of CO's that I got. If you read
the thread down below, the first one I got kept the RH at 70% AT
MINIMUM SETTING. Something happened after a few times of plugging it
in and unplugging it to keep the RH down near 65% that finally made
it run right, but to answer your question, yes, I had to have it
turned all the way down for it to keep 65%. It's still defective
because the minimum setting on the Cigar Oasis SHOULD BE well below
65%. The repacement that Bob sent me holds 63-64% perfectly, and the
dial is about 1/4 turn above the minimum setting. My room
temperature is 68-72 degrees.
I would contact Bob if you haven't already. I'm sure he'd like to
know. I was told that there was a large batch of miscalibrated
units. As a matter of fact, there is a small hole in my new unit
where the factory went in after the fact and recalibrated it.
Bob Staebell
3:00:26 PM
Big
E1,
Do give me a call on Monday or email me. This is the second instance
from the previous lot of Cigar Oasis in which the range seems to be
set a bit high. I would like to get it back in my shop to see what
is going on with it.
I will be glad to swap it out for one from the new batch. It seems
this latter batch was calibrated low at the factory but the CO folks
in NY, caught the error & adjusted it to the correct setting before
shipping to most distributors.
cheers,
Bob Staebell
www.aristocrathumidors.com
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rmklaw1
Member
Since: Jun 2002 : 6:39:52 PM
My
Aristocrat M Plus 2-door Cabinet was just delivered. Bob Staebel
has done an incredible quality piece of furniture (I will post
pictures).
"Fortune Favors the Brave"
ak2000
Member
Since: Apr 2000 : 10:10:02 PM
very
nice, cabinet that is.......
lame mooch attempt though
good luck with it!
AMERICA... United We Stand!
Formerly known as ChicagoHemi
doohnibor
Member
Since: Oct 2002 : 11:57:12 PM
You'll
like the cabinet. Oh....and good luck trying to fill it!!!
zebo65
Member
Since: Aug 2001: 6:18:59 PM
Bob
is the man. Trust me, that cab will fill itself up in no time.
That was a poor mooch attempt though.Contact flip flop or SSJ for
enrollment in advanced mooching 404.
Not perfect grammar always perfect timing the Mike stands for money
and the D is for diamonds....mike d
rmklaw1
Member
Since: Jun 2002 : 10:32:57 PM
Well...
The M-Plus has now stabilized and all boxes are resting
confortably. The cabinet is of extraordinary quality, with room for
about 70 boxes. It also has a double wide drawer for loose cigars
with diagonal vent slots at the bottom and a fan behind. After 5-day
conditioning, the set-and-forget unit is holding 67% steady. I will
soon post some pictures.
"Fortune Favors the Brave"
BIG E1
Member
Since: Aug 2002 : 12:48:24 PM
I
got the Aristocrat Mini and its filling up to fast. What to do now
I never thought I would come close to filling it.
Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000 : 1:56:13 PM
Don't
tell me that BIG E1. That's the one I'm thinking of getting!
Maybe the regular Aristocrat end table is a better bet?
Man loves liberty, even if he does not know that he loves it. He is
driven by it and flees from where it does not exist. - Jose Marti
rmklaw1
Member
Since: Jun 2002 : 7:00:16 PM
I
was going to buy the Aristocrat Plus. But my wife talked me into
the big
double door M. And I'm planning to use the space. If I were
you, Cabaiguan, I would go for a bigger unit. The price diferential
is very small for the added capacity. Good Luck.
"Fortune Favors the Brave"
BIG E1
Member
Since: Aug 2002 : 8:26:48 PM
The
Mini is real nice for the money but if you are going to have
more than 15 boxes I would go bigger.
SagevF
Member
Since: Sep 2002 : 01:46:39 AM
Rmklaw1
Pictures, Pictures, where are the pictures? I want to see how it
looks LOL. Knowing Bob's work, I know it turned out great but I want
to see it. Also, in case I haven't said it before congrats.
The Cedar Room
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Cabaiguan
Member
Since: Nov 2000 : 2:55:32 PM
I
now see why everyone raves about Bob and his cabinets. This thing
is downright beooootiful!
I got the golden oak color to match our hardwood floors (my
compromise to the BOSS) and the set-and-forget system. Although the
instructions say to let the thing stabilize for 2-3 days, it was
holding solid after about 6 hours!!! I started to put cigars in
slowly and after all was said and done, the readout was 67% this
morning. Same as I left it last night.
I want to thank Bob for the great service and quick turnaround
(about 2 weeks). The cabinet is just the right size for my needs,
however, the scary thing is I can see myself running out of room! I
have nine boxes in there now and I can easily fit twice that if need
be.
If a cabinet is what you want, Bob is the MAN. Great product and
service. Keep 'em coming Bob!
Veterans...the USA Thanks you.
Las Villas
Member
Since: Nov 2001 : 4:04:29 PM
congrats
small fry!!!
Mission: To continue the struggle to achieve democracy in Cuba now
and to maintain it for generations to come.
zebo65
Member
Since: Aug 2001 : 5:24:28 PM
Nice
score. Bob builds good stuff.My cab hasn't gone off 67% in the
8 months I've had it.
Not perfect grammar always perfect timing the Mike stands for money
and the D is for diamonds....mike d
Mr. D
Member
Since: Feb 2002 : 08:27:27 AM
That
is alot of humi for the $$.
Cigars tend to age better than lunchmeat.
mike s
Member
Since: Aug 2001 : 11:27:45 AM
Bobs
tha' man! I love my aristocrat 'm' and Im sure you will enjoy
yours for many years as well
mikes
rmklaw1
Member
Since: Jun 2002 : 12:37:06 AM
Congrats.
Bob is outstanding. My Aristocrat M Plus Cabinet has been
holding steady 67% since I got it. Nothing to touch or worry about.
Plus... Bob's cabinets are beautiful, keeping wifes happy.
"Fortune Favors the Brave"
Edited by - rmklaw1 on 11/19/2002 12:49:23 AM
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