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Jim Jakosh
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Funeral Urn
I made this mesquite urn for my good friend Lee who was hit by a train earlier this month. The log I made this out of was one that Lee helped us bring back from Maricopa, Az about 3 years ago. The hex body is 6" high and has a volume of 234 cubic inches. The top and bottom were turned from the same material. It is finished with Danish oil and satin lacquer. The top of the hex and the underside of the top were left raw so it can be glued together when the ashes are installed. I have brass locating pin to orient the top to the front of the urn when gluing.
The cross was made by our local blacksmith, Chuck Andrews, in his forge behind our woodshop. I have some process shots below.
The cross was made by our local blacksmith, Chuck Andrews, in his forge behind our woodshop. I have some process shots below.
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
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very cool jim. sad way to go, but quick !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Beautifully done. My sympathy for the loss of your friend.
very nice urn sorry for your loss Jim 😥🙏
GR8 JOB 😍😎👍
GR8 JOB 😍😎👍
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
You have paid your friend a distinct complement. Your marvelous work shows just how special Lee was.
Well done Jim. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
Main Street to the Mountains
Nicely done. My sympathies.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
I like the shape
...woodicted
Nice work Jim. Sorry for your loss.
I was wondering about the unfinished side of the lid. Thanks for clearing that up.
I was wondering about the unfinished side of the lid. Thanks for clearing that up.
Petey
Beautiful urn, sorry for the loss of a friend.
Nice work for a your friend. Looks really good.
Ron
These projects bring a mix of feelings. Sorry for the loss of your friend. It is nice that you are able to honor his memory in this way.
Beautiful woodworking. The ability to glue the lid on is a good idea.
Beautiful woodworking. The ability to glue the lid on is a good idea.
Sorry for the loss of Lee Jim but the Urn is very well done.
Well done! I'm sure he would be proud .
I want to do right, but not right now. Gillian Welch
Nicely done.
The mix of the hexagon and turnings make it unique.
The mix of the hexagon and turnings make it unique.
Beautiful way to honor a friend.
Beautiful job, it will be appreciated. Mike
Thank you all for the nice thoughtful comments. We are going to miss Lee.
Hi Petey, the raw edge under the top is for gluing on the lid.
Cheers, Jim
Hi Petey, the raw edge under the top is for gluing on the lid.
Cheers, Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Sorry for your loss Jim. Beautiful tribute to Lee, he would be proud.
.................. John D....................
Thanks, Awsum55!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Trains have no mercy...
Nice Work Jim, sorry for the loss of your Friend
Nice Work Jim, sorry for the loss of your Friend
Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...
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