Project by Dan | posted 07-04-2016 01:17 AM | 761 views | 1 time favorited | 4 comments | ![]() |
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A cigar ashtray made of desert ironwood with brass standoffs. The woodworkers source here has a bucket with ironwood scraps so I found a few that were appropriately sized and routed a groove for the cigar. The tray is a 1.5” copper pipe cap that’s been shortened, although I now see it’s too shallow. I will make the next one deeper.
Thanks for looking!
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splintergroup
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#1 posted 07-04-2016 02:13 PM
That real looks sharp!
Perfect for relaxing in the yard and pondering the next project.
How is working with iron wood with a router? I’m always curious about the “out of the mainstream” woods and if they get splintery and or tend to burn when routing.
woodbutcherbynight
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#2 posted 07-04-2016 03:02 PM
Nice project. At the end you noted that the ashtray was too shallow. I would offer making a ashtray from some square copper stock and working it into a shape. Glue a 1 inch dowel to the bottom and drill a hole into your larger tray to receive it. Thus making your ashtray removable for cleaning.
-- Live to tell the stories, they sound better that way.
Dan
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#3 posted 07-04-2016 10:17 PM
I did such light work to this piece that there was no splintering or anything. I carpet taped some 1/8 mdf to the top to give a nice straight edge for the router table fence. Then just took light passes and didn’t have any trouble.
Not a bad idea, I may try that next time. Thanks!
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#4 posted 07-06-2016 05:08 AM
Dan, I like your cigar stand, the combos go well together and I like mixing different materials into small projects like this as well. I have made a few trays myself and am in the process of putting some more together for future gifts. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming !
-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans wood shop treasure ! ;-)
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