Woodturning and metalturning, an ashtray made of yew and aluminum for Father's Day

I made a large ashtray out of yew and aluminum for Father's Day.
Since today is Father's Day in the Netherlands, I thought it would be appropriate to release this video today because I made it together with my father.
I first turned a piece of aluminum for the inside of the ashtray under my dad's supervision on his metal lathe.
I have the theoretical knowledge but no practical experience at all to work with a metal lathe, so I asked my father if he wanted to help me turn on his metal lathe.
The base of the ashtray was made from a large piece of yew that I turned on my lathe.
I finished the yew with a number of layers of sealer and light sanding in between and lastly friction polish.
The ashtray has a diameter of 27 centimeters and is 10 centimeters high, the aluminum insert has a diameter of 18 centimeters and is 3.5 centimeters high.

[@oneturnatatime6309]

What a neat project between you and your Dad. I wish my father is still around, so lucky you still have your old man. Enjoy and cherish your time with him. Happy fathers Day my friend ❤️

[@hbwoodturning17]

Hello Jojo, thank you for watching my video and your reply, yes I am happy that my dad is still here and that we can do things together, sorry to hear that your father is no longer with you

[@marjabeverwijk5630]

Mooi hout, leuk de samenwerking samen met pa voor vaderdag

[@hbwoodturning17]

Dank je wel Marja, het was zeker een leuk project om te maken

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

My, that sure can take some punishment ! Nice blend of materials Hans. Take care. -Mike

[@hbwoodturning17]

Thank you Mike, yes, and it will take quite a few cigars to fill this bad boy up.