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Old 12-27-2011, 09:45 PM
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Default Carving recycled cigar boxes
For the past year I have been carving designs into discarded wooden cigar boxes. (See photos) Has anyone else out there had experiences with carving old carving cigar boxes?
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Wish I knew where to get old Cigar boxes. Now a days they just seem to come in a cardboard box. I must be smoking the cheap ones LOL

By the way, great looking carvings
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Old 12-27-2011, 10:23 PM
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I've heard of people doing this but have not seen any before now. Those are very nice.
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I really like your work
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Who would'a thought! Wonderful!
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Old 12-28-2011, 06:40 AM
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Wow! Those are really wonderful! I have never done any relief carving and have only "practiced" chip carving so this is way beyond my skill set.
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how cool! I've heard of people making banjos out of 'em, but never carving them. And, I do enjoy the good ones that come in a wooden box!

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Very nice looking.
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It's been many years since I've seen wooden cigar boxes, but then I don't smoke.
Great looking boxes!
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Old 12-28-2011, 09:32 AM
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Steve,
I'm fortunate enough to live very close to a Cigar International Superstore. They put all their discarded cigar boxes into a huge crate by the door. Believe it or not, they sell them for a buck a piece, 10 for $6. Some are crumby for carving, but others have nice thick tops of beautiful hardwoods. I suggest you check out all your local cigar stores and ask what they do with their discarded boxes.
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