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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

Homemade Antisocial Stinky Ashtray... kind of.

jdwaynes1980

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So I am all the time plundering through thrift stores, antique shops, yard sales, etc., etc..

Well, one day I came across what I am guessing is an old aluminum candy dish. Dirty, pitted, and rough, but full of potential.

I knew right away I wanted to make a little ashtray out of it, and considering it was only $1.00, how could I resist?

So I get it home. Clean it up, sand it down a bit, and end up with this:





As I'm trying to decide on what to use to create a stirrup, I pull out my last Papas Fritas from it's tin, and light it up. BOOM... the logo on the Papas Fritas tin is perfect.

So after some cutting, a little bending, some hammering, and a bit of JB Weld, I attach it to the dish:



Little more sanding, some taping off, toss on a couple coats of Hammered Silver paint I had left over in the garage, and here is my $1 Antisocial Stinky Ashtray:





Not perfect, but perfect for me, so I am happy with it. :thumbsup:
 
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