My ashtray making beginnings.

[Minister of the humidor]

This is a pic of some of my turnings pre ashtrays. I do plan on implimenting some of the techniques you see here into some trays in the future. The big vesse has 1495 individual pieces and took 6 months to build. We're just starting to have fun my friends.:thumbs:
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21164451/349976655.jpg

[ctiicda]

U r nuts bro... you have a really fantastic talent! Glad you are sharing it with us my friend.

[Minister of the humidor]

Thanks my friend. My pleasure. I do plan on making some very intricate ashtrays and humidors in the future. Now that my LOML is a nurse and working nights(last 5 years of her in school)I have more time to play in the shop.:thumbs:

[itsme_timd]

Very nice turnings, Bill! Are you familiar with Nick Cook's work? His studio is only a few miles from me. I met him at IWF this year and he invited me to drop by to check thinks out. :thumbs:

[Minister of the humidor]

Very nice turnings, Bill! Are you familiar with Nick Cook's work? His studio is only a few miles from me. I met him at IWF this year and he invited me to drop by to check thinks out. :thumbs:

Thank you. I've heard the name before but not shure if I've seen his work. I'd like to see pics though.:thumbs: My inspiration was Malcolm Tibbetts and Ray Allen. Ray is deceased but Malcolm's work just keeps getting better and better.

[boomerd35]

Those are beautiful indeed.

[Wideboy]

Amazing work!!! Just stunning talent!

[chip063]

Bill your works belong in a museum they are truly works of art.

[jitzy]

Your work is really amazing

[Minister of the humidor]

You guys are to kind. :thumbs:

[jitzy]

I want a humidor one day, let me know when you start selling them

[Minister of the humidor]

I'm guessing I could start one in 2 or 3 weeks. Because these projects have down time waiting for glue to dry. I can multi :thumbs:task. I want to build myself a cabinet this year some time too.:jumpy:

[jitzy]

I'm just looking for something basic but with a nice inlay on top that could hold around 100 to 150 cigars, no legs or anything just a pretty box

[Minister of the humidor]

I'll plan on making one asap. If you like it we'll work out the details then.:thumbs:

[WarHorse]

Those are truly amazing! Wish I had the talent to do something like that.

[happy1]

Good looking work,wish I could do that

[jitzy]

I'll plan on making one asap. If you like it we'll work out the details then.:thumbs:

you got it keep me posted:thumbs:

[Minister of the humidor]

Here's a couple pics from my first art show. This was in Carefree AZ. I sold 3 pieces that weekend.:thumbs: BTW thats my mugly ugh.:welcome:
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21314277/350042545.jpg
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21314277/350042494.jpg

[howland1998]

Those are incredible Bill. Absolutely stunning. WOW!!!

[ER Doc]

Friggin' awesome. We may need to talk someday, Bill.

[FEstevez]

You are a master at what you do. Great work, wow

[Minister of the humidor]

You guys are to kind. Thank you.:thumbs:

[oldpirate]

Very nice work, Bill.