Ashtray Suggestions

[EliWaynne]

Here is what I use for an ashtray. I picked it up at walmart for about 3 bucks. Works great for the most part. However, if I want to set down my cigar it slides to the middle, naturally.

I've been trying to figure out how to jimmy-rig this thing to set my cigars down and coming up short. I'm thinking if I put something in the middle to keep it from sliding. Works sometimes, other ties not.

Any ideas for me?

 

[IngloriousBasterd]

I use a small stinky. Wish I had the bigger one that has at least 2 cigar rests for when a buddy comes over but it’s pretty awesome

 

[Shootr]

Get a copper shot glass, turn it upside down, hammer a dent into the bottom of the glass, and glue-stick down in the center.

Or set one of these in it...

 

[Nate1977]

So many options , from store bought to handmade. Depends on what you want and what your budget is.

Sometimes cbid has ashtrays cheap.

With the one you have you could pick up a cigar rest amd call it a day

 

[xyz123]

Here is what I use for an ashtray. I picked it up at walmart for about 3 bucks. Works great for the most part. However, if I want to set down my cigar it slides to the middle, naturally.

I've been trying to figure out how to jimmy-rig this thing to set my cigars down and coming up short. I'm thinking if I put something in the middle to keep it from sliding. Works sometimes, other ties not.

Any ideas for me?

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I'll 2nd what Nate said.. if you have a rest, use the tray you have now.. it looks nice and appears ceramic, a plus. It won't be long until you end up with a bunch of free ashtrays that are cigar specific. I have dozens.. maybe paid for 2 of them.

If you want something now, the Stinkies are great.. but like Corey said, get a minimum dual rest. They're all over ebay and you can get a used one.

 

[Eqwhipped]

Do you have a Dremel and have experience with using it? I have successfully used the little drum sander on ceramic and it works well. I suppose you could do the same thing to create a rest on it. Be aware you will remove the glazing which isn't a big deal but it can stain and collect moisture.

 

[Eqwhipped]

Do you have a Dremel and have experience with using it? I have successfully used the little drum sander on ceramic and it works well. I suppose you could do the same thing to create a rest on it. Be aware you will remove the glazing which isn't a big deal but it can stain and collect moisture.

Apparently they make a bit for this purpose now.

 

[xyz123]

You know it's a cigar forum when power tools are busted out for a $3 ashtray!

 

[smellysell]

You can find some cool ones at thrift shops sometimes. I got an old end table one that's sweet.

 

[CigarStone]

I have one of these at each place.

Big Stinky <<<<<Link

 

[CigarStone]

Grab a piece of 1 inch dowel rod, drill a small pilot hole in the center as a starter and then drill a 5/8 hole with a paddle bit. Use your chop saw to cut two holders and glue them to the bottom.

 

[EliWaynne]

I'll 2nd what Nate said.. if you have a rest, use the tray you have now.. it looks nice and appears ceramic, a plus. It won't be long until you end up with a bunch of free ashtrays that are cigar specific. I have dozens.. maybe paid for 2 of them.

If you want something now, the Stinkies are great.. but like Corey said, get a minimum dual rest. They're all over ebay and you can get a used one.

Thanks, you and @Nate1977, for the suggestion. Sometimes things are over thought and the simple, obvious choice is front of you. It is ceramic. Ill check Amazon for a cigar rest to add to it.

 

[EliWaynne]

I use a small stinky. Wish I had the bigger one that has at least 2 cigar rests for when a buddy comes over but it’s pretty awesome View attachment 58233

I really like that ashtray. Saw them for about 40 bucks on Amazon. Next time I'm looking for an ashtray I will pick one up!

 

[EliWaynne]

Do you have a Dremel and have experience with using it? I have successfully used the little drum sander on ceramic and it works well. I suppose you could do the same thing to create a rest on it. Be aware you will remove the glazing which isn't a big deal but it can stain and collect moisture.

I thought about the Drenel angle, but wasn't sure. It's fairly thin ceramic on the sides. Didn't want to break it. Not that 3 bucks would hurt buying a new one, just don't want to have to go to Walmart again!

 

[EliWaynne]

You can find some cool ones at thrift shops sometimes. I got an old end table one that's sweet.

Oh, that's a great idea. I will shop a few thrift shops and see what I can find.

 

[EliWaynne]

Grab a piece of 1 inch dowel rod, drill a small pilot hole in the center as a starter and then drill a 5/8 hole with a paddle bit. Use your chop saw to cut two holders and glue them to the bottom.

Not a bad idea, cheap too. I'll add that to the list.

 

[EliWaynne]

Just in case anyone was curious what I did for my ashtray, here you go! It's not ideal since the ash isn't hanging over the ashtray, but it work just fine, none the same.

 

[Nate1977]

Will the slits in the black part fit over the rim ?

 

[EliWaynne]

Will the slits in the black part fit over the rim ?

I thought the handles were threaded all the way across, but upon further inspection, they are not.

They aren't wide enough to fith the other way, but now that you mention it, I might be able to bend them a little wider. I'll have to check that out.

 

[tone-ny]

Buy in bulk!