Segmented Urn
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Segmented Urn
We had a passing over the holiday. My mother passed on Christmas Day. In the family tradition a wooden urn needed to be done. My father performed this function for many years and many were turned on his SS Greenie and some on an ancient Oliver lathe. This is my second one, the first was for my father. It was not a sad passing at all with all her family there ! The woods are Paduak and Peruvian walnut. I got it all cut out glued up and sanded yesterday and today and will start turning tomorrow.
Paul
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My prayers are with you, for your loss. My Mom passed on Easter of 2014, I still have moments where I pick up the phone to tell her something. I would imagine the family tradition being passed on to you is an honor. My condolences.
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My condolences. We almost lost ours this summer, but she is like a Timex watch, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
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First condolences, then I eagerly await the result of this labor of love.
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Sorry for your loss Paul. What a great tradition you carry on. I'll be watching.
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I want to add my condolences, Paul. Even when it's their time has clearly come, losing a parent is not an easy thing.
Hand-making a wooden urn is a wonderful tradition -- I wish I had done it when my own mother passed a few years ago.
You really had me going with those contrasting "splines" -- I just couldn't see how they were adding any strength to that walnut ring. And then I realized that they would be little decorative crosses, when the urn is done. A very nice touch.
Hand-making a wooden urn is a wonderful tradition -- I wish I had done it when my own mother passed a few years ago.
You really had me going with those contrasting "splines" -- I just couldn't see how they were adding any strength to that walnut ring. And then I realized that they would be little decorative crosses, when the urn is done. A very nice touch.
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My condolences on your loss. I know what you and yours are going through because my family was always saddened over the holidays by close relatives passing.
I like your sanding jig for flattening the rings. Very ingenious.
Did you use the Shopsmith with the sanding disc as a clamp when you glued the rings into the stack?
You said that you were not an experienced turner (myself not so much either) but if I can offer one suggestion if you have not turned the urn yet. You may want to soften the outside corners of the rings to prevent a catch when rounding it out.
I agree with Buckeye that the crosses are a very creative touch.
Bill V
My condolences on your loss. I know what you and yours are going through because my family was always saddened over the holidays by close relatives passing.
I like your sanding jig for flattening the rings. Very ingenious.
Did you use the Shopsmith with the sanding disc as a clamp when you glued the rings into the stack?
You said that you were not an experienced turner (myself not so much either) but if I can offer one suggestion if you have not turned the urn yet. You may want to soften the outside corners of the rings to prevent a catch when rounding it out.
I agree with Buckeye that the crosses are a very creative touch.
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Sorry I gave that impression Bill. I have been turning pretty much from age 12 I think. I am third generation in turning and in woodworking !
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I use the SS as a press but don't use the disc. I usually use the chuck or a faceplate. I also a use various versions of a piece of all thread and a tee nut. As far as knocking off the edges on the rings I use either a coarse disc on a four inch side grinders or if its a big object I use a power carver wheel which makes fast work of it. In this case due to the cross detail I will have to go slow to prevent tearing it out. I considered using brass plate to create the cross but in the end opted for maple.
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My condolences, Paul. The urns are a great tribute to your loved ones.