3D Printed Cigar Holder

My buddy and I spend a lot of time wrenching and smoking cigars. Of course, when you're under a vehicle or really torquing something down, you have to set your cigar down. (I haven't yet mastered the art of simultaneously breathing and smoking.)

In a greasy garage, finding a place to put your cigar down can be a challenge. Usually I go with the top of a beer can or nestle it somewhere on whatever I'm working on.

Then, a few weeks ago, I had the idea to 3D print a holder I could put a magnet on and stick anywhere, from the side of a motorcycle to the frame of a truck. I'd never 3D printed or designed anything before but I figured it couldn't be that difficult. This is the final product.

If you'd like to print yourself one, it's on Thingiverse here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1298995/#files

The mockup. Created in SketchUp (I didn't capture a screengrab when I was working on it, so this is just a rendering of the final file.) The cigar cutout is 1" wide, and the magnet cutout is 1.5" x 3/16", plus a few hundredths of an inch so the magnet would fit.

The initial print. Turned out much better than I expected! I don't have a 3D printer but a local library does. I dropped the file off with them and had this about a week and $9 later.

Magnet glued in with high-strength glue. Here's the magnet in question: http://www.amazon.com/CMS-Magnetics%C2%AE-Grade-Magnets-Pieces/dp/B0159SSKLI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453943343&sr=8-4&keywords=1.5%22+magnet

This sucker is strong. A bit stronger than I was expecting, actually, but it works because even on a curved surface it keeps the cigar upright and in place.

Felt cut and added to prevent surface marring. Still sticks well and keeps in place.

In action with an Entrada, an excellent smoke that's local to my B&M.

Also works upright because of a bit of a lip in the cigar cutout. I've yet to use it this way working on a vehicle, but think it should be useful under my Jeep and in a few other tight places.

Thanks for checking out my project!