Brother, as you said it's an honor to be able to do something like this for someone to remember a loved one. That's the way to look at it. It's not morbid, it's a noble thing to do. Great job! Very respectful. Thanks so much for all the detail!
I just engraved an urn last week on a 2 hour deadline. My neighbor owns a casket company and brought it to me saying the urn they ordered engraved was stuck in shipping and the funeral was a couple hours away. I used the RA2 propped up on a couple boards and did a small test circle on the back then just went for it. Turned out 95% perfect minus a slight residue I couldn’t remove. I too wasn’t happy about not having a test piece.
One other option you could have considered was to engrave a brass plate and affixed it to the back with some round head brass screws. Keep some thin brass stock in your shop specifically for these “I only have one try” types of projects.
There is a great need for items in the memorial genre. The urn stand is beautifully done and thanks again for sharing your process. My sons urn is in our living room and I can't wait to get enough experience to build him a stand. 💚
Nice work, at the end you spoke about building a box. I did that for my dad’s ashes, I didn’t have a laser at that time I used a cnc I have. Thank you for sharing
I'm really enjoying this episode, David, because I am a woodworker (it's in my DNA). I taught "shop" (Industrial Arts) for many years. So, I have a suggestion, which you may know, already. I was watching you try to get both edges of your red oak smooth, even, and parallel. From lots of experience, especially with hardwoods, here's a tip (for you and other viewers). If you have a board that you want to achieve parallel sides on, but neither side is straight, just get you a long straight-edge device. Something like a 4' level would be perfect, depending on the length of your board. Place the straight edge next to the fence, then put your board beside the straight edge. Move BOTH of them through the saw blade at the same time. The straight edge will make the other edge of the board think it's being referenced off a straight edge on the board, but the straight-edge device (4' level or similar) is what is being used as the "master" edge. Then, when you've made that first cut and have the secondary edge straight, you can set the straight-edge device aside, flip the red oak board over (because you are now SURE that you have a good edge) and put it next to the fence. Why would you go to all this trouble? Well, one of the MAIN reasons is safety. If you aren't careful, there is the CHANCE that, on that first cut, the board might shift left or right as it approaches a part of the board that's not straight--and that has the potential of creating a kick-back situation. Yeah, you knew this, already. But, just in case... If you (or any of your viewers) want to watch this in action, here's a link to a TH-cam video that shows this procedure. Method A (from 731 Woodworks -- good Arkansas former state trooper): th-cam.com/video/UFfj8qGVxZ0/w-d-xo.html Method B (from Inspire Woodcraft): th-cam.com/video/9xc8k4qsFwQ/w-d-xo.html I hope many in your online community profit from this tip.
Well done Sir! I think you're right, there is a market for stuff like this, and I can relate to the apprehension you experienced and described throughout this build. I built an urn box awhile back for a family member, and ever since my wife keeps trying to get me to market them, but I just don't want to deal with the stress. Take care...
I don’t mind building stuff for these type of things, that way if I mess up it’s on me. I just don’t think I want to mess with things they already have.
One thought. If this going in a niche you may want to check how high the niche is. When we placed my father in his niche we had to turn the custom box urn my brother had built for dads ashes.
I used English chestnut stain but no, due to the time frame, the customer agreed we could do it later. The ceremony is in the morning and we didnt want to risk it being tacky. They will handle that after the ceremony.
I did two 10" high ×16" long photos of my best friend, one for his son and one for his mom. I was asked if I would do one by the president of a board that my friend sat on as a memorial. It's an honor, and told him yes.
@@TheClackShack I'm from Aus and when I grew up we were taught imperial at school and then in the mid sixties Aus converted to metric. I still use both but if it needs precision I use metric as its way easier than thinking in fractions!!!!
Brother, as you said it's an honor to be able to do something like this for someone to remember a loved one. That's the way to look at it. It's not morbid, it's a noble thing to do. Great job! Very respectful. Thanks so much for all the detail!
It is an honor, Thanks
Good solution, a creative way to avoid having to laser on an unknown material.
They are really made from scratch too…
Excellent video, like the way you are showing the use of power tools in the project.
Thanks, Just thought some folks might like it.
@@TheClackShack I did notice you were using some green tools 🤣doesn't that effect how the yellow tools work...LOL!!
I just engraved an urn last week on a 2 hour deadline. My neighbor owns a casket company and brought it to me saying the urn they ordered engraved was stuck in shipping and the funeral was a couple hours away. I used the RA2 propped up on a couple boards and did a small test circle on the back then just went for it. Turned out 95% perfect minus a slight residue I couldn’t remove. I too wasn’t happy about not having a test piece.
It happens.. makes it challenging for sure
One other option you could have considered was to engrave a brass plate and affixed it to the back with some round head brass screws.
Keep some thin brass stock in your shop specifically for these “I only have one try” types of projects.
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It’s not morbid. You are providing a very personal and honorable service. Very nice work.
Thanks
Thanks!
Thanks for watching…
There is a great need for items in the memorial genre. The urn stand is beautifully done and thanks again for sharing your process. My sons urn is in our living room and I can't wait to get enough experience to build him a stand. 💚
I think it may be a popular thing.
Best wishes to you. I hope you will accomplish the stand for your son very soon. 🙏🏼
Nice work, at the end you spoke about building a box. I did that for my dad’s ashes, I didn’t have a laser at that time I used a cnc I have. Thank you for sharing
Cool, I have been asked about doing a couple. I haven’t yet.
Excellent work.
Thanks
Draw a line from corner to corner and you will find center much faster and more accurately 😁
True
Very well done
Thanks
I'm really enjoying this episode, David, because I am a woodworker (it's in my DNA). I taught "shop" (Industrial Arts) for many years. So, I have a suggestion, which you may know, already.
I was watching you try to get both edges of your red oak smooth, even, and parallel. From lots of experience, especially with hardwoods, here's a tip (for you and other viewers). If you have a board that you want to achieve parallel sides on, but neither side is straight, just get you a long straight-edge device. Something like a 4' level would be perfect, depending on the length of your board. Place the straight edge next to the fence, then put your board beside the straight edge. Move BOTH of them through the saw blade at the same time. The straight edge will make the other edge of the board think it's being referenced off a straight edge on the board, but the straight-edge device (4' level or similar) is what is being used as the "master" edge.
Then, when you've made that first cut and have the secondary edge straight, you can set the straight-edge device aside, flip the red oak board over (because you are now SURE that you have a good edge) and put it next to the fence.
Why would you go to all this trouble? Well, one of the MAIN reasons is safety. If you aren't careful, there is the CHANCE that, on that first cut, the board might shift left or right as it approaches a part of the board that's not straight--and that has the potential of creating a kick-back situation.
Yeah, you knew this, already. But, just in case...
If you (or any of your viewers) want to watch this in action, here's a link to a TH-cam video that shows this procedure.
Method A (from 731 Woodworks -- good Arkansas former state trooper): th-cam.com/video/UFfj8qGVxZ0/w-d-xo.html
Method B (from Inspire Woodcraft): th-cam.com/video/9xc8k4qsFwQ/w-d-xo.html
I hope many in your online community profit from this tip.
I have a track saw but the table saw is much quicker on smaller pieces. I use the track saw on those pieces to large to do on the table saw safely
Well done Sir!
I think you're right, there is a market for stuff like this, and I can relate to the apprehension you experienced and described throughout this build. I built an urn box awhile back for a family member, and ever since my wife keeps trying to get me to market them, but I just don't want to deal with the stress.
Take care...
I don’t mind building stuff for these type of things, that way if I mess up it’s on me. I just don’t think I want to mess with things they already have.
Very Cool
Thanks
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Get a collar for your router than use laser to cut out template for it and you will come out perfect Everytime but it's still looks nice
I am looking at doing them with a CNC router..
@@TheClackShack that the way I'm taking my woodworking shop
One thought. If this going in a niche you may want to check how high the niche is. When we placed my father in his niche we had to turn the custom box urn my brother had built for dads ashes.
Not sure I understand the statement. I built this based on the customers measurements
@@TheClackShack Your right now I do not think this is going into a niche. Dave
Beautiful work and so respectful.
I adore the timbers in the states.
X2 Y2 is just a return location. It has nothing to do with the jigs. That is just the location that the module returns to between cuts
Wonderful job! After you applied the walnut stain to your red oak, did you apply a finish? Like lacquer, shellac, polyurethane, Polycrylic, etc.?
I used English chestnut stain but no, due to the time frame, the customer agreed we could do it later. The ceremony is in the morning and we didnt want to risk it being tacky. They will handle that after the ceremony.
I did two 10" high ×16" long photos of my best friend, one for his son and one for his mom. I was asked if I would do one by the president of a board that my friend sat on as a memorial. It's an honor, and told him yes.
I have done other portraits and memorabilia but never something that was actually gonna hold remains.
Wish I could post a photo of what I did.
I have had those. I always ask first.
I’m surprised you didn’t think about using a JIG to guide your router on the base plate… :-)
I have a router table that I use.
It’s interesting and somewhat unusual hearing an American talking in millimetres……..seems mostly amongst the laser cnc crowd…….
I never used metric until I bought a laser... It is actually easier in the laser world. Less math...
@@TheClackShack I'm from Aus and when I grew up we were taught imperial at school and then in the mid sixties Aus converted to metric. I still use both but if it needs precision I use metric as its way easier than thinking in fractions!!!!
@@SimopsAus , I agree, I am mathematically challenged...lol