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Cigar/Ash Tray Design
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Hank_The_Tank Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 9:26 AM EST
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So I am thinking about starting to build cigar/ash trays as an outlet for my my stress/anxiety and wanted to get some ideas from everyone.

Apart from the obvious (place to rest cigar and place for ash to fall), what features, materials, size, shape, etc would you want in a cigar/ash tray?

I want them to be works of art, just have to find the best medium for my skills (not many..ha).
KingoftheCove Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:28 AM EST
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There are a few botl here doing that......HHaines comes to mind.

I'd want something...
Heavy/stable
Easy to clean (glass, metal, ceramic)
Capable of holding at least 2 resting good sized cigars, 3 or 4 would be better
Able to hold the ash of at least 2 good sized cigars before needing to be emptied
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:31 AM EST
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Thought about cutting them out of large bars of soap....ha...just like 6th grade art class.

Really not sure what medium I think I could handle. I have seen cement ones that would be cool to make, but those would be a PITA to ship...maybe a little too heavy.

Also thought about working more closely with my cousin that does wood work, but would need to drive 45 minutes there to work on them and still would need to find a good coating that would keep it from burning/melting.
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:32 AM EST
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I want an astray that goes "Ping!"
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:34 AM EST
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Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
I want an astray that goes "Ping!"


I will make sure to add a little speaker that is linked to a sensor in the bottom of the ash pit to accommodate this. Seems simple enough.
KingoftheCove Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:44 AM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Thought about cutting them out of large bars of soap....ha...just like 6th grade art class.

Really not sure what medium I think I could handle. I have seen cement ones that would be cool to make, but those would be a PITA to ship...maybe a little too heavy.

Also thought about working more closely with my cousin that does wood work, but would need to drive 45 minutes there to work on them and still would need to find a good coating that would keep it from burning/melting.

Wood ash trays are fine, and don't burn, at least mine haven't.
But, they don't hold up too well to the elements if kept outdoors, as are all of my ashtrays.
dstieger Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:50 AM EST
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Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
I want astray that goes "Ping!"


poor puppy dog
namadio Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 10:50 AM EST
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Shipping is rough but man a nice cement ashtray outside that doesn't rust and I could leave in the rain would be nice.
TMCTLT Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:04 AM EST
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Anything left outdoors will NOT fare well ( at least not in semi -cold climates ) Have had a few ceramic ashtrays crack and break apart because yes they took on moisture....and when it turned cold the moisture froze and cracked them to bits. Seems to me it's not that difficult to just put them inside when finished. Dump the ashes in a coffee can and take the tray inside. Easy peazy
Nicar Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:12 AM EST
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namadio wrote:
Shipping is rough but man a nice cement ashtray outside that doesn't rust and I could leave in the rain would be nice.



driveway/sidewalk/street isn't good enough?

I prefer the bushes since the nitrogen in the ash helps the soil! I supplement my cigar budget with what i would spend on fertilizer.
namadio Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:14 AM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
Anything left outdoors will NOT fare well ( at least not in semi -cold climates ) Have had a few ceramic ashtrays crack and break apart because yes they took on moisture....and when it turned cold the moisture froze and cracked them to bits. Seems to me it's not that difficult to just put them inside when finished. Dump the ashes in a coffee can and take the tray inside. Easy peazy


Yeah I'm bad at that. I store in the garage after use normally but don't wanna bring em inside
tamapatom Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:16 AM EST
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Cement needs to be finished smooth like a concrete countertop......if you want to be able to clean it. Wood would be easier to work with. IPE or some other tropical harwood.

Make your holders deep enough so placing the cigar is not such a balancing act.
namadio Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:17 AM EST
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Nicar wrote:
driveway/sidewalk/street isn't good enough?

I prefer the bushes since the nitrogen in the ash helps the soil! I supplement my cigar budget with what i would spend on fertilizer.


I'm envisioning cement bowl on teak wood base that makes it table height
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 11:26 AM EST
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Anyone know the best way to polish/finish concrete to make it smooth. I just came up with an idea...
tonygraz Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 6:38 PM EST
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I think Hank may be going kinky.
Luke753 Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jan 5 2017, 8:27 PM EST
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tamapatom wrote:
Cement needs to be finished smooth like a concrete countertop....


Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Anyone know the best way to polish/finish concrete to make it smooth. I just came up with an idea...



Use DiamondCrete. Finishes VERY smooth.
tamapatom Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Jan 6 2017, 3:23 PM EST
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