Made my first box

We?re having a memorial for my father-in-law soon, and I just couldn?t stomach the cheap plastic box the crematorium provided for his ashes. It should fit inside this, though. American walnut and curly maple: in my mind, reflective of the man. I used biscuit joints between the boards, and dowel pegs at the corners. Glued and clamped, no nails. Would?ve been much less sanding if I had a joiner, a planer, and a decent router table (not to mention, some experience). The teak oil brought out the grain nicely, I think.

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You did a nice job, your FIL would have approved

Nice work!

Nice job on the box, sorry for your loss

Awesome Job!!!!
That's a lot of hard work but it certainly paid off!

Looks great. Did you work off plans?

Nicely done.

Very striking. Maple and walnut are one of my favorite contrast combinations. I particularly like the inlay banding. That's a far finer job than I did with my first box. I'd imagine your father would be quite proud, and you should be as well.

Great job.

Sorry to hear there is a need.

Kind words, fellas. Thanks.