Turning a Cigar Case - Step-by-Step Guide

Cigar Case - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/artisan-cigar-case-with-cutter-punch-tip-kit Mike Nish turns a Cigar Case kit out of Figured Maple. He explains what he's learned after turning several of them to make sure you're successful on your first time with this project. Learn how to drill the blank, glue the tubes, and turn the wood to a final size. He also includes his tips for dyeing the wood and applying a wood finish. This great looking cigar case features solid brass chrome plated components with a built-in punch cutter. Designed to fit up to a 52 gauge cigar, O-rings provide an airtight seal to maintain ambient humidity so your prized cigar stays fresher longer. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Turn blanks round for chuck 3:47 - Mount in chuck & true the face 5:23 - Drill the blanks 11:20 - Glue the tubes into the blanks 16:26 - Barrel trimming (on the lathe) 21:27 - Turn blanks to shape 25:24 - Dye the wood 30:01 - Apply a finish 31:50 - Assemble the case Products Used Cigar Case - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/artisan-cigar-case-with-cutter-punch-tip-kit Cigar Case Bushings - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/artisan-cigar-case-bushing-set 61/64" Forstner Drill Bit - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/61-64-turners-select-forstner-drill-bit Drill Bit Extender - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/apprentice-drill-bit-extender Roughing Gouge - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/robert-sorby-m2-hss-roughing-gouge Skew - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/henry-taylor-m2-hss-rounded-edge-skew-chisel VM100 Chuck - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/vicmarc-vm100-chuck-w-jaws Shark Jaws - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/vicmarc-1-3-8-inch-shark-jaw-set Dead Center - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/apprentice-dead-center GluBoost - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/collections/vendors?q=GluBoost Artisan Dyes - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/artisan-premium-coloring-dye?variant=40619032870935 Tried & True Original - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/tried-and-true-original-wood-finish GOAT Wax - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/dr-kirks-goat-wax CRAFT SUPPLIES USA - The Woodturners Catalog Since 1982, woodturners have trusted Craft Supplies USA to provide them with the finest woodturning tools and supplies. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and stand behind the products we sell. Our goal at Craft Supplies USA is simple: to make doing business with us so enjoyable that you look forward to doing business with us again. Phone: 1-800-551-8876 Website: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com Address: 1287 E. 1120 S. Provo, UT 84606 Email: [email protected] Visit our Woodturning Blog for how-to guides and more: https://woodturnerscatalog.com/blogs/blog?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=videos Subscribe to Craft Supplies USA: https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftSuppliesUSA?sub_confirmation=1 - SOCIAL MEDIA - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CraftSuppliesUSA/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craftsuppliesusa/ #woodturning #woodturnerscatalog