Hi All,
I was just asked by a friend to turn an urn for his premature son that passed away shortly after birth - I'm very humbled as I don't have a lot of experience and have never turned an urn before but feel compelled to try, so was hoping for any suggestions/advice for a first-timer. I did warn my friend that it may not turn out but that I would give it a shot!
I have searched SMC and found a number of helpful threads (https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....ighlight=ashes). There are only 2 cups of ashes and they plan on keeping it indefinitely in their home. I plan on using an ABS threaded insert following this tutorial (https://www.woodturningonline.com/as...s_for_urns.pdf).
Questions:
- size and shape - with only 2 cups of ashes it could be fairly small, but my wife thinks I should make it much larger than needed. Also, any pictures of favorite forms?
- wood - any favorite woods you'd recommend (the easier to turn the better)? I normally turn whatever green wood I come upon, but for this I plan on purchasing a nicer piece of dry wood for a better look and to get it done quicker.
- tips on ABS threaded insert - I've never done it but plan on doing a practice one first - any tips? I've seen epoxy recommended but would another type of glue/adhesive work?
I know these are broad questions but after reading a lot online, I'm just looking for some options/opinions at this point. I'm sure I'll be back with more specific questions as the project gets going!
Thanks,
Tom