Jewelry box is a good idea , preferably oval or round for a woman . They don’t want anything that’s going to , “ make me look fat” .
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Jewelry box is a good idea , preferably oval or round for a woman . They don’t want anything that’s going to , “ make me look fat” .
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LOL. I think I'll stick with rectangular for ease of construction.Originally Posted by Mel Fulks
Mike
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How about a Michael Cullen style bandsaw box? The top could be glued on for the final voyage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc5aq0vpwLY&t=409s
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Here a look at a cremation box I made for my daughter in-law. The outdoor shell slides over.
It was challenging to make I built up the sides with a popular core using epoxy kinda like plywood.
Feel free to use my design or anything close.
Aj
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That's really a nice box memorial, Andrew. The issue is that she wants something that she can use until need - so the box doesn't have to be put into the attic (for example).
But I really like what you did, and I can see that it took some real craftsmanship to make that.
Mike
Last edited by Mike Henderson; 04-25-2024 at 11:10 AM. Reason: Spelling
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Perhaps it is just a piece of art while the intended user is living?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CrtMbXArbUU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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I recently made one for my grandson's cremains. Walnut sides, ebony splines and spalted silver maple divider and lid, walnut and bronze pin hinges a la Rob Cosman, with antique English cast pedestal feet from Lee Valley. 11 3/4" Long, 9 3/4" wide and 8" tall. Not designed to fit standard columbarium niches, because it will reside with his mom. There is a 1 3/4" deep compartment under the lid for photos and memorabilia. Finish is shellac on the interior, Watco medium walnut danish oil on the sides and multiple coats of Minwax antique oil and wipe on poly on the lid. Cup magnet in the lid and steel striker in the top of the side keep the lid closed and a small eyebrow sanded into the top of the front side allow opening the compartment. A small brass plaque (not shown) was added to the interior of the lid.
For your purposes, you could adjust the size and the partition could be omitted and added later when needed.
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Kleenex box. Open top with a flower pot inside. Probably not for live flowers. you do not want it to get wet and rot. Too many connotations if it rots before the eyes of designed resident. Will the finish fade in the light?
Bill D.
Look at about 11:00 for ideas on the book shelf.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVCaghNlCVs
https://www.instagram.com/ghostly.ar...l/C4lS5HBRaRV/
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That's really good work, Ted, and some good ideas. I like what you did for a hinge - Brusso hinges have gotten really expensive.
Thanks for posting that.
Mike
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Thanks, Bill. I looked at the Instagram posting. Very interesting.
Mike
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Mike,
In this area the remains come from the crematorium in a standard plastic box inside a cardboard box. Most of the urns I've built are sized to take the plastic box rather than the contents. This makes for a larger box but keeps the family from having to handle the plastic bag containing their loved one. I've got one for reference and if you need I can send you the dimensions.
Cliff
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That's good to know. Yes, please send me the dimensions. You can post the dimensions here as information for others who might also need it.
Thanks for offering.
Mike
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Mike that columbarium was designed by Julia Morgan who did a lot of buildings around Berkeley and also designed Hearst Castle. I like her work better then frank wright who made bad roofs.
BillD
Last edited by Bill Dufour; 04-25-2024 at 5:30 PM.
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Yes, this would be helpful. Thank you!
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The I have followed several threads about Memorial Boxes that the woodturners here at SMC have posted. There is some remarkable work back in the wood turners archive.
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