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xrundog · 10-22-2017, 08:01 AM

I did this stand recently. It's already sold so don't ask.
It has a cast base with a plated finish. It was pretty corroded. At first I used steel wool to get the crust off. That was way too little firepower. Next I tried 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. At this point I was expecting to paint it. I still couldn't get through the rust. Finally I used a drill with a wire wheel. That did a decent job. When I was done I looked at it and thought: Hey, this is pretty good! So in the end I put a coat of wax on it and called it good. The stone looking section is a faux finish that is original.
If you look at the original pic you might notice that the bottom center section had a different piece. A lot of those pieces which are called spacer or riser sections, are made of pot metal. Also called white metal it is really soft fragile stuff. I broke the original piece and scoured ebay for a replacement. I think I like the replacement better than the original.

Ashtray stand in original condition after sitting in my workshop for 8 years or so. Pretty crusty.

Same perspective finished.

Straight on pic.

SmoKerch · 10-22-2017, 08:27 AM

Very nice.

Kind of similar to the first one I posted.

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xrundog · 10-22-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoKerch

Very nice.

Kind of similar to the first one I posted.

Yes, very similar. I think you have actual glass in your more ornate base.

mike s · 10-22-2017, 11:06 AM

Niiiice work!

xrundog · 10-22-2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike s

Niiiice work!

Thanks Mike. I'm working on yours. It's in good condition and will come out stellar!

Rob G · 10-22-2017, 12:01 PM

Very nice work indeed.

Smokestack Jack · 10-22-2017, 01:06 PM

Good looking pieces! Great work.

Briandg · 10-22-2017, 04:06 PM

Very nice. Something to think about, you can find scotch bright balls on a mandrel.

https://www.amazon.com/Abrasive-Wove...tch+brite+ball

They may be more abrasive than you want but a light touch is good.

xrundog · 11-10-2017, 04:43 PM

Here's the gazelle I did for Mike S. It's just a slight improvement over a similar one I did years ago. It should have arrived at Mike's house today. I hope you like it Mike.

mike s · 11-11-2017, 04:59 AM

Totally happy with how this piece turned out. Well packed. Great communication with updates along the way. Worth every penny for sure. Fits in well and looks like it belongs on the covered patio...colors even match the furniture and stained floor, just amazing. It’s hard to describe, its old but looks brand new at the same time. So cool so so cool.

I always wanted one of Tim’s pieces, but when he took a long break from the board I never thought I would get that chance. Thrilled that he came back to CW for many reasons.

http://forums.cigarweekly.com/album....pictureid=1078

http://forums.cigarweekly.com/album....pictureid=1077

Ps would love to use the img code but cannot ‘select all’ using the iPad so y’all have to click the links.

10-22-2017, 08:27 AM	#62
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	Very nice. Kind of similar to the first one I posted. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

10-22-2017, 12:01 PM	#66
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	Very nice work indeed. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

10-22-2017, 01:06 PM	#67
Smokestack Jack Herf God Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Posts: 13,366	Good looking pieces! Great work. __________________ *SSJ... Herfin' in the Heartland* I can't help it, I have an excuse. What was that excuse again?

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10-22-2017, 08:01 AM	#61
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	I did this stand recently. It's already sold so don't ask. It has a cast base with a plated finish. It was pretty corroded. At first I used steel wool to get the crust off. That was way too little firepower. Next I tried 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. At this point I was expecting to paint it. I still couldn't get through the rust. Finally I used a drill with a wire wheel. That did a decent job. When I was done I looked at it and thought: Hey, this is pretty good! So in the end I put a coat of wax on it and called it good. The stone looking section is a faux finish that is original. If you look at the original pic you might notice that the bottom center section had a different piece. A lot of those pieces which are called spacer or riser sections, are made of pot metal. Also called white metal it is really soft fragile stuff. I broke the original piece and scoured ebay for a replacement. I think I like the replacement better than the original. Ashtray stand in original condition after sitting in my workshop for 8 years or so. Pretty crusty. Same perspective finished. Straight on pic.

10-22-2017, 11:06 AM	#64
mike s Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tx / Cozumel Posts: 3,917	Niiiice work!

10-22-2017, 04:06 PM	#68
Briandg CW Squirrel Wrangler Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: southwest Missouri Posts: 35,518	Very nice. Something to think about, you can find scotch bright balls on a mandrel. https://www.amazon.com/Abrasive-Wove...tch+brite+ball They may be more abrasive than you want but a light touch is good.

11-10-2017, 04:43 PM	#69
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	Here's the gazelle I did for Mike S. It's just a slight improvement over a similar one I did years ago. It should have arrived at Mike's house today. I hope you like it Mike.

11-11-2017, 04:59 AM	#70
mike s Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tx / Cozumel Posts: 3,917	Totally happy with how this piece turned out. Well packed. Great communication with updates along the way. Worth every penny for sure. Fits in well and looks like it belongs on the covered patio...colors even match the furniture and stained floor, just amazing. It’s hard to describe, its old but looks brand new at the same time. So cool so so cool. I always wanted one of Tim’s pieces, but when he took a long break from the board I never thought I would get that chance. Thrilled that he came back to CW for many reasons. http://forums.cigarweekly.com/album....pictureid=1078 http://forums.cigarweekly.com/album....pictureid=1077 Ps would love to use the img code but cannot ‘select all’ using the iPad so y’all have to click the links.