First Cigar

[woodArtz]

I've turned mounds of euros, slimlines, and fountains... but here's my first attempt at a cigar. It's bocote and I used a wood-n-whimsies kit. The finish is CA topped off with Mylands for good measure. I reckon I'll do a few more now that I have the hang of it ;-).

 

[clowman]

Nice job, that wood is really nice, and it looks like your fit and finish are right on!

 

[DaveO]

Cigars are one of my favorite kits. Relatively cheap, but good looking and their large diameter really shows off the wood. Very nice job on your first one.
Dave

 

[MikeL]

Bob, that's a great looking cigar pen. Congrats on a fine 1st! :eusa_clap

 

[bluewing92]

Nice looking pen. :icon_thum Love the look of that Bocote.

 

[Splinter]

Bob, that is a nice looking pen. I like the bocote also. What is the kit number you used? I think you have inspired me to try one also. I've turned a few slimlines and a couple of euros so I'm ready for something else.:lol:

Was the kit a RZ-CIG1 Satin Pearl?

 

[woodArtz]

Thanks folks. The cigar is an enjoyable kit . I've prepped three more kits for tomorrow... cocobolo, figured padauk, and purpleheart. Can't wait :eusa_danc.

Splinter, it is as you note an RZ-CIG1 Satin Pearl kit from WnW. Haven't liked all the kits from them, but this one seems fine. Good luck!

 

[skeeter]

Nice job on the cigar pen. I like the Bocote also.

 

[Eaglesc]

Great job on the cigar!
A long time ago I got confused while making one and screwed up the order of the bushings/tubes.
The size of the bushings is close on some of the matching pieces and the tubes are also close in lenght to each other.
With those variables in mind I made up a way of remebering where each goes.
The tube that takes the nib is longer so starting with the nib end (Out of habit I put the nib at the headstock but the larger piece should go at the tail stock I suppose)
From the nib end the order of the bushings are:
Smallest, second biggest, biggest, second smallest
The sceond smallest being the bushing for the finial.

 

[Gary G]

Beautiful work. Nice blank, superb looking finish.

 

[cskipper]

:new_Eyecr Just kidding - that is good info.

Great job on the cigar!
A long time ago I got confused while making one and screwed up the order of the bushings/tubes.
The size of the bushings is close on some of the matching pieces and the tubes are also close in lenght to each other.
With those variables in mind I made up a way of remebering where each goes.
The tube that takes the nib is longer so starting with the nib end (Out of habit I put the nib at the headstock but the larger piece should go at the tail stock I suppose)
From the nib end the order of the bushings are:
Smallest, second biggest, biggest, second smallest
The sceond smallest being the bushing for the finial.

 

[woodArtz]

Thanks folks. I appreciate your thoughts! :-D
Eagle, I know what you mean. I had to break out the calipers to make sure I had it right :lol:.

 

[MikeH]

The pen looks great and I second Eagle that the finish is outstanding. I hope to do some cigar pens when I finish building my workbench base.