Objects used for rests/ashtrays

mobarbq · 05-11-2012, 02:11 PM

I'm curious as to what various objects the inmates might use for cigar rests or ashtrays, which are not commercial in nature.
As an example, I often use a little item I picked up a couple of years ago when I visited Union Pacific Steam Locomotive #844. The brakeman told me this was a piece of brake lining from #844, just a chunk that fell off. It makes a cool cigar rest. I'm a train fan as well, so it fits right in.

What else are you guys using? Thanks.

http://qsl.net/kg0yh/upbrake.jpg

markem · 05-11-2012, 02:13 PM

My best rest is my palio cutter.
My #2 is the single cigar ashtray that cigarnut sells.
My #3 is my X stand that works really well with many, but not most, cigar ash trays.

Blak Smyth · 05-11-2012, 02:15 PM

I am thinking about using a diesel piston for an ashtray:

Mr B · 05-11-2012, 02:17 PM

Hey Wes, that looks pretty cool, but I might think twice about what that item is made of. It might contain Asbestos.

pektel · 05-11-2012, 02:26 PM

My most common unconventional rest is the groove between two planks on an empty wire spool on my deck. Here I used it to take a photo of a Viaje S&B, but with a lit cigar, I just hang the end of the cigar off the table:

Ciro · 05-11-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I am thinking about using a diesel piston for an ashtray:

Speaking of piston I use a Rotary Piston that my brother gifted me

Ogre · 05-11-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciro

Speaking of piston I use a Rotary Piston that my brother gifted me

Looks cool. Mazda RX-7????

boonedoggle · 05-11-2012, 02:39 PM

When the boy was younger, i'd make him hold it when I needed to say, fix a drink or flip steaks on da grill. That worked out well for me.

Ciro · 05-11-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

Looks cool. Mazda RX-7????

Unfortunately it's just a replica of a rotary.

levrac68 · 05-11-2012, 02:56 PM

Funny you posted this... I always use the band on my watch. Works great for me and I can adjust the way it cuddles my cigar.

Jefft72 · 05-11-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by levrac68

Funny you posted this... I always use the band on my watch. Works great for me and I can adjust the way it cuddles my cigar.

Had to comment that I really like your photo. The composition is like something you would see in a men's magazine or something with some macho smooth tag line "For those that appreciate the finer things in life......"

Blak Smyth · 05-11-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciro

Speaking of piston I use a Rotary Piston that my brother gifted me

You should have grooves machined out of it to rest the cigar in, would be bad ass

kelmac07 · 05-11-2012, 03:33 PM

Ashtrays? I use my shirt a lot.

BigAsh · 05-11-2012, 03:40 PM

Whenever I see him, I use Mac's shirt too.....

BeerAdvocate · 05-11-2012, 04:14 PM

I always have a beer with a cigar, so I mostley use the bottle cap as a cigar rest

T.G · 05-11-2012, 04:44 PM

I have a small collection of hand carved monkeywood pineapple nut/candy dishes that work great:

This one worked really well, until I accidentally knocked it off the table onto a concrete pad and it shattered:

And, my most oft used ashtray:

mobarbq · 05-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Cool. Tnx for tip about my souvenir! It might very well have asbestos... I may have to give it early retirement.

levrac68 · 05-11-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefft72

Had to comment that I really like your photo. The composition is like something you would see in a men's magazine or something with some macho smooth tag line "For those that appreciate the finer things in life......"

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that. It's been a hobby of mine for about 25 years.

Brian D. · 05-12-2012, 06:46 AM

A company called Swiss Tech makes a few models of miniature multitools that clip onto a keyring. Fold them out one way they'll stand up like a tiny Transformer. Fold them another way and they'll hold your cigar in their little robot "arms".

Steve · 05-12-2012, 01:47 PM

The shelf of my smoker works pretty well...

05-11-2012, 02:11 PM	#1
mobarbq Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Wes Location: Northwest AR Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Objects used for rests/ashtrays I'm curious as to what various objects the inmates might use for cigar rests or ashtrays, which are not commercial in nature. As an example, I often use a little item I picked up a couple of years ago when I visited Union Pacific Steam Locomotive #844. The brakeman told me this was a piece of brake lining from #844, just a chunk that fell off. It makes a cool cigar rest. I'm a train fan as well, so it fits right in. What else are you guys using? Thanks. http://qsl.net/kg0yh/upbrake.jpg __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." -Ulysses S. Grant Last edited by mobarbq; 05-11-2012 at 02:12 PM. Reason: Code error

05-11-2012, 02:17 PM	#4
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays Hey Wes, that looks pretty cool, but I might think twice about what that item is made of. It might contain Asbestos. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

05-11-2012, 02:26 PM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays My most common unconventional rest is the groove between two planks on an empty wire spool on my deck. Here I used it to take a photo of a Viaje S&B, but with a lit cigar, I just hang the end of the cigar off the table: __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-11-2012, 02:56 PM	#10
levrac68 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Todd Location: Long Island Posts: 118 Trading: (0)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays Funny you posted this... I always use the band on my watch. Works great for me and I can adjust the way it cuddles my cigar. __________________ "SOMETIMES A CIGAR IS JUST A CIGAR."- S. FREUD

05-11-2012, 03:33 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays Ashtrays? I use my shirt a lot. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-11-2012, 02:13 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays My best rest is my palio cutter. My #2 is the single cigar ashtray that cigarnut sells. My #3 is my X stand that works really well with many, but not most, cigar ash trays. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-11-2012, 02:15 PM	#3
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays I am thinking about using a diesel piston for an ashtray: __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

05-11-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays When the boy was younger, i'd make him hold it when I needed to say, fix a drink or flip steaks on da grill. That worked out well for me. __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

05-11-2012, 03:40 PM	#14
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays Whenever I see him, I use Mac's shirt too..... __________________ Keith

05-11-2012, 04:14 PM	#15
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays I always have a beer with a cigar, so I mostley use the bottle cap as a cigar rest __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

05-11-2012, 04:44 PM	#16
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays I have a small collection of hand carved monkeywood pineapple nut/candy dishes that work great: This one worked really well, until I accidentally knocked it off the table onto a concrete pad and it shattered: And, my most oft used ashtray:

05-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#17
mobarbq Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Wes Location: Northwest AR Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays Cool. Tnx for tip about my souvenir! It might very well have asbestos... I may have to give it early retirement. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." -Ulysses S. Grant

05-12-2012, 06:46 AM	#19
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,625 Trading: (1)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays A company called Swiss Tech makes a few models of miniature multitools that clip onto a keyring. Fold them out one way they'll stand up like a tiny Transformer. Fold them another way and they'll hold your cigar in their little robot "arms". __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

05-12-2012, 01:47 PM	#20
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Objects used for rests/ashtrays The shelf of my smoker works pretty well... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

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