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Originally Posted by illuminatus
Hmm... are you turning these ashtrays on a lathe, or what? I didn't see anything saying how they're made... What do you use to finish the woods, as I'm a wood turner, and would like to make ashtrays as well.. just not sure what to finish them with? Finally (I know, I know, too many questions!), instead of trading for an ashtray, would you consider trading just for wood blanks? I've got a mini lathe, 18" between centers, and a swing of roughly 8 inches... Thanks!
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I do all my ashtrays by hand, have considered getting a lathe perhaps in the future. As far as finish goes you can use anything really. What you need to think about is that the hot foot of the cigar should never come in contact with the ashtray so you should never get burns on it. The gloss finish I have used is called monothane, it is a hard wearing finish designed for floors. Future ashtrays however may be done with oil, this will give a nice natural patina but still have a gloss about it, just not as glossy as the monothane. As stated, I am not fussy with trading although recieving wood via the mail here in Australia might be breaking customs laws which are very strict here.