Cigar Ashtray

[BillK]

Had this nice chunk of maple and I saw some recent cigar ashtrays that were part turned, part hand carved. So I decided to try one. I know a few people who are really into cigars, I don’t partake myself, so I’m sure one of them will like this.

Bored out a 2” hole with a Forstner bit 3/4” deep. Roughed with a 1/2” end mill. Finish cut the bowl and cigar rests with 1/4” ball. Then cut the weave areas with 1/16”TBN. These picks are after one coat of GF Seal-a-cel coat. Finishing this one with 3 coats of GF arm-r-seal semi gloss.

Thanks for looking!

[Jan.vanderlinden]

That is beautiful.
I make and sell cigar ashtrays myself, but yours is much nicer.

[BillK]

Thanks, and your’s are great also. What finish do you use? I’ve seen some where the pre-scorch the ash bowl with a torch.

[Jan.vanderlinden]

I use either Boiled Linseed Oil or Tung oil.
I also glue a non marring rubber pad on the bottom to protect furniture.
its actually a floor runner material I get from Home Depot and cut to size.
I don't pre scorch.

[Phil]

Nice, I just might take up cigar smoking so I have a reason to make one.

Phil

[BillK]

Thanks Phil. These are fun to design. Going for a triangle next.

[scottp55]

NICE jobs and designs guys!!
Great job on the chunk of Maple Bill!!

[BillK]

Thanks Scott. I posted this for sale and it was gone in 10 minutes. Didn’t realize they were so popular.

[Jan.vanderlinden]

Oooo, I just may have to steal that triangle Idea.

[FrankS123]

Had this nice chunk of maple and I saw some recent cigar ashtrays that were part turned, part hand carved. So I decided to try one. I know a few people who are really into cigars, I don’t partake myself, so I’m sure one of them will like this.

Bored out a 2” hole with a Forstner bit 3/4” deep. Roughed with a 1/2” end mill. Finish cut the bowl and cigar rests with 1/4” ball. Then cut the weave areas with 1/16”TBN. These picks are after one coat of GF Seal-a-cel coat. Finishing this one with 3 coats of GF arm-r-seal semi gloss.

Thanks for looking!

Very nice design! Any chance you would care to share your project file with me? I am a newbie and a cigar smoker so this could be my first project! I know I may be asking a lot so if you are not comfortable, I certainly understand?

[BillK]

Very nice design! Any chance you would care to share your project file with me? I am a newbie and a cigar smoker so this could be my first project! I know I may be asking a lot so if you are not comfortable, I certainly understand?

Hi, in general I don’t usually give away my original files, but I do sell them on occasion. Contact me through private message or at my Facebook page link.

Thanks!

[scottp55]

Looks like you guys found a nice "Niche" market I never even thought of!!
Of course if you're not careful...You'll be "Tweaking" stuff for Production!!
(production is all well and good....but Boy does it get boring Quick!!:)

Once again....Well Done!
scott

[BillK]

Looks like you guys found a nice "Niche" market I never even thought of!!
Of course if you're not careful...You'll be "Tweaking" stuff for Production!!
(production is all well and good....but Boy does it get boring Quick!!:)

Once again....Well Done!
scott

Thanks Scott. I’m willing to make a few more “on spec” to see what happens

[BillK]

Looked like a colonial tri square hat, so...

[scottp55]

Major snowstorms must be good for the imagination Bill
Looks Good!