naynay
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When I started making pens, I knew I wanted to turn my own urn to hold my ashes. I never thought I would turn an urn for anyone else. On May 1st 2024, we took my beautiful mother off life support. Mom will be cremated, and I want to turn an urn to hold my share of the ashes. I have never done this before, but I don't doubt my ability and will teach myself. This is the most important wood project I will ever complete. Can anyone tell me where I would buy wood large enough to turn an urn? I'm looking for pieces 8" in diameter and 10" high. Mom weighed 175lbs last time I heard, and I am only receiving half of the ashes, so I feel a urn that holds 90 cubic inches is a safe bet. I've only purchased pen blanks and never any wood this large. I'm looking for black walnut with sap. Mom loved her some black walnut ice cream. LOL. I'm willing to look at cherry, olivewood, flaming box elder anything else with spalting. I want this to be special and I feel it is a fitting tribute to my mother. Mom loved my pens. This is not joke, unfortunately, my mom passed and I am working on dealing with our loss. Any advise on where I can purchase pieces of the aforementioned size would be appreciated.