The lid is rounded in the same way as the bottom piece was. There is some shaping to be done on the top of the lid. The picture here shows that plainly. On the inside of the lid are two wires soldered crosswise to hold a damp sponge in place. This sponge keeps the tobacco moist. Finish and polish.
CIGAR BOX
Any wooden cigar box may be decorated very effectively. This picture shows an ordinary cigar box with copper (or brass) trimmings. Corners are sawed out and riveted hinges are placed on the top. Boxes decorated in this way make splendid Christmas gifts. A heavy sheet of brass or copper can take the place of the wooden lid.
ASH TRAY
Ash trays are of various shapes and sizes. Some are merely a square tray, some are round, while others are half-bowl shaped. Sometimes two or three half-round tube-shaped pieces for holding the cigar are soldered on to the rim of the tray. All ash trays of this style are driven up in the same way as you drive up a square tray or a round one, or a copper bowl. To make the cigar holders, cut a piece of thin copper or brass 1 × 2 ins. rounding on the ends. Place them on a block and round them up in a depression cut out of the wood with a gouge chisel. These are soldered on to the rim of the bowl or tray with soft solder. Polish and finish.
LOVING CUP WITH TWO OR THREE HANDLES
