Urn for a pet

[ren-lathe]

A friend asked me to turn an urn for her dog. He was losing his health and she wanted to be ready. Spalted Maple with a walnut lid and milo knob. Finished in oil.

 

[PaulDoug]

Nice looking. My wife had the first dog we had when we got married cremated. His remains are still with us, they sit in a coffee can with colored paper wrapped around it. Poor guy, he certainly desires better. Maybe I will turn him one. He was a great dog, cost me a buck at the local pound, and they gave me two cans of dog food to go with it.

 

[BlackPearl]

When my dog had reached the point where we knew that we were going to put her down the next day, I turned an urn for her. I took it off the lathe and she came over and smelled of it all over, and then looked at me like what is going to go in there?

I did not turn for about 6 weeks after that!

We have since lost my wife's dog and I waited for about a month after the fact to turn her an urn. That will be my procedure from now on.

We now have a collection of four urns and both my wife and I have decided that when we go the ashes of our dogs will be mixed with ours and we will all spend eternity together.

Yours is very nice I am sure your friend will like it very much.

 

[Bob Wemm]

That is a beautiful piece.

Bob.

 

[walshjp17]

Really nice turning, Dale.

Is the top friction fit or threaded? I saw a video by Carl Jacobsen a while ago and he threaded the top to make sure the resident would not be able to "sneak out" if the urn was tipped over.:wink:

 

[airborne_r6]

That looks great. I have seen some urns where the turner incorporated pvc threads from pipe fittings into the lid and collar so it could be closed securely.

 

[Fishinbo]

Fantastic piece! Like the beautiful wood combo and shape. Made a great home for a man's bestfriend.