So, I am not a naturally talented artistic type of guy. However, was able to get my work to get me a free dremel and there is a wood shop within about 7 minutes that will sell cheap scraps of domestic and exotic woods. Decided to pair the two up and give making some ash trays and cigar rests ideas a try. Spent some time with a morning and afternoon cigar sitting on the back porch.
Still have to do a little shaping and smoothing, then find a good finish for the wood grain. Maybe after a few attempts I will get half assed decent and can give them out as gifts or sell them for a few bucks to go towards cigars.
Its rough.. Keep in mind literally all I had is a dremel and my hand to hold it. Need to get some kind of table and clamp to hold stuff. Would be fun to have a wood shop.