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Cedar Cigar Box
Furnished content. (from Lumberjocks.com)
I found myself with some time on this Labor Day… so I decided to labor.This has been an idea that's been eating at me for awhile… ever since I conceived of the handle.So, I went to Lowes and bought some cedar. The frame went together pretty smoothly on Sunday evening. The rest I did today. I used a dowel I had to make the cigar handle. I used stain and paints to give the cigar… well, a cigar feel/look.After I glued the bottom to the frame, I set the top on and torched the sides. I like how it turned out.I thought the top was so pretty that even though I intended to torch it too, I decided to leave it alone.Wanting a somewhat airtight fit. I bought a roll of felt strip and adhered it to the top of the box. That made for a little space between the top and sides, so I used a stain marker and stained the exposed sides of the felt.I had some clasps left over from previous projects, so I decided to have clasps on each side to give the top a snug fit.It's finished with a semi-gloss, spray-on poly. I did not treat the inside/rough side of the cedar. I wanted it to have that cedar smell… plus I'm guessing that one doesn't treat the inside of a cedar cigar box?The box can handle up to a 5.5” robusto cigar.Not sure I'd make another one any time soon, but I'm pleased with this.Also, my new novel is starting to get some reviews… maybe I can entice a reader or two?https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Order-Jeff-Vande-Zande/dp/1957010134/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660879295&sr=1-5
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