Another Wooden Ash Tray Thread

[Vicster]

After seeing the great work being done making ash trays I was inspired to take a shot at one. I have a lathe in the shop that I haven’t touched in a year and a bunch of scrap wood. This was done from scrap cherry that I glued up and an old chunk of copper pipe. The wood is from a downed tree on my property. I also have some old growth wild Cherry, Maple, Ash and American Chestnut that I may take a run at next.

 

[DeputyDawg]

Nice work. The copper pipe is an awesome addition.
You have talent my friend.

Dave

 

[Acclaym]

:thumbs: Those cigar holders are schweeet! Very fine job Vicster.

 

[Tall Paul]

[sub]Very sweet work Man![/sub]

[sub]I love the copper idea. [/sub]

[sub]Paul[/sub]

 

[Set-In-Stone]

Excellent work...Sure you haven't done this before ?

 

[2K6TBSS]

That thing looks sweet!

 

[_Deon_]

Nice work, looks great. How long did it take to make it?

 

[Vicster]

Nice work, looks great. How long did it take to make it?

I am not really sure. I would guess a couple of hours with the glue up, this is actually a pain in the azz. Around three hours turning, I did it over a couple of evenings so I am not really sure. The copper took at least four hours with all the filing and polishing. Next one I will have to keep track of my time.

I posted some larger pics in my gallery.

 

[_Deon_]

Ok, thanks for the info, can't wait to see more pics.

 

[broblues]

Nice job. I think turning it would be the way I would do it as well.

 

[Bayamos]

Pat yourself on the back. Nice job.

 

[MaytagMan]

Very cool looking!

 

[Aussie Shaun]

Very nice, you could market those to a few of the BOTL around here maybe.

 

[Vicster]

Thanks for the comments. I had some time this weekend and took a shot at a chunk of oak. You never know what you will get out of a turn until you get into it. This had some very interesting character. You can see what this started out as.

 

[ilikefishes]

That is great looking. Nice job.

 

[DeputyDawg]

Your thread has started me looking at some wood I have laying around that could be used for such a project.

Now I have to convince the wife I really need a lathe :laugh:

Another nice job!

 

[JHolmes763]

Nice work... I want a lathe someday. I'll just be making a hell of a lot of bowls and ashtrays, but I think it's interesting to see what's in the wood as it turns.

 

[Asel.mike]

Man those look great.
I LOVE the copper

 

[Petthefish]

wow them two are awesome! rp

 

[_Deon_]

Those bowls look very nice. I like them both just the same, that last one have some good colors in it.