For a friend

[ssajn]

A few weeks a good friend of mine died from cancer. His widow asked if I'd make an urn for his ashes. This is the result. I used maple from a mutual friend's land in the northern part of the state and purpleheart. Purple was his favorite color. Dave and Patty were into hot air balloons so I made it to resemble a hot air balloon.

The top has hand chased threads cut in Corian. The smaller tubes are for family members so they can have some of his ashes. I signed the bottom using a laser. The finish is Deft satin.

 

[Justturnin]

Wow that is gorgeous. Really top notch.

 

[lorbay]

Very nice Dave. How do you know how big to make it inside. To hold how much???

Lin.

 

[Lenny]

Dave, I'm very sorry for your loss!
You have certainly honored your friend with a beautiful piece of work! Well done!

 

[IPD_Mr]

That had to be one of the hardest things you have ever turned and you did a fantastic job. I know the last Eagle blank I turned was the hardest thing I have ever done. My hat is off to you, what a classy thing to do.

 

[sgimbel]

Beautifull work. What does it meen to "hand chase threads"?

 

[neubee]

The urn is pure craftsmanship at its finest. The wood color combination and proportion look great.

 

[hilltopper46]

Absolutely beautiful urn, Dave.

 

[PR_Princess]

Ed and I were very fortunate to see this in person the other week. It is a simply gorgeous and flawless piece.

Dave you went above and beyond. A truly wonderful tribute that came from the heart, and it shows.

 

[corian king]

Beautiful Work!!

 

[Pete275]

Dave, WHat an amazing tribute to someone who must have meant a lot to you. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing something so personal with us.

Wayne

 

[nava1uni]

Beautifull work. What does it meen to "hand chase threads"?

It is how threads are made using two tools to make the male and female threads rather then using a tap and die. It is a skill to make hand chased threads.
The urn and the smaller tubes are beautiful. Truly done with love and caring.

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice urn. Great job.