flarud Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) My BIL passed away 2 years ago at 68 years old on this past 25th. My sister, her husband asked me last month if I would make a box to put some of his ashes in for their son. I have never really made a "nice" box so I told her that I would come up with something. He, his son, myself,, the whole family have always been "Truck Guys". So I showed her a picture of a truck I made last year and asked her if I was able to make another one and insert some ashes in it, if it would be alright. She said yes. The body is made from Hickory and the fenders are Walnut. Several coats of Lacquer for the finish. I drilled a 1/4" hole in the bottom for the ashes and sent her a picture. She asked me where I was going to put my stamp. I had forgotten that she wanted me to stamp it.. with the hole in the center of the bottom of the truck, I didn't have room anywhere to put my stamp. So I plugged the hole for the ashes and move it towards the front of the truck. This gave me room for my stamp. I drilled the hole about 3/4" deep and filled halfway with ashes. I used my plug cutter on the remaining piece of Hickory to make a plug. I had my wife make a red heart on her Cricut to put around the plug. I think it turned out pretty nice. Now I have to make a "tire knocker" for their 19 year old grandson with some of his ashes in it for him to place in his Jeep.. in case he ever gets into a tussle,, he will have his Grandpa there to help. LOL Edited March 29, 2023 by flarud jr42, RabidAlien, JessL and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 Wow. That is really cool. Nice Job! danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 What unique idea. One that has a lot of meaning attached that makes it so extra special to the entire family. A very nice project that is very thoughtful and it instantly becomes probably the most important wood truck anyone has ever made. Dick heppnerguy danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 A very neat project. The finish on the piece is superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 14 hours ago, Scruffydog said: Wow. That is really cool. Nice Job! Thank you sir, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 13 hours ago, heppnerguy said: What unique idea. One that has a lot of meaning attached that makes it so extra special to the entire family. A very nice project that is very thoughtful and it instantly becomes probably the most important wood truck anyone has ever made. Dick heppnerguy Dick, thanks for the kind words. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Dak0ta52 said: A very neat project. The finish on the piece is superb! Thanks! Finishes are not my cup of tea! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 I love it, great idea, a real keepsake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 Beautiful piece, I have never seen an urn in this shape but that is brillent, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 What an awesome idea. No one would ever guess. Unique idea. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 18 hours ago, Scrappile said: I love it, great idea, a real keepsake. Thanks Scrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 17 hours ago, rjweb said: Beautiful piece, I have never seen an urn in this shape but that is brillent, RJ Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 4 hours ago, wombatie said: What an awesome idea. No one would ever guess. Unique idea. Marg Thank you Ma'am! I actually want to keep it! LOL wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Beautiful work Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted April 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Ron Johnson said: Beautiful work Barry Thanks! I appreciate the words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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