Got a few questions that are mostly preference and opinions. Trying to decide which 4 wedgies to order. I don't want to buy a stockpile of them at the moment since I do less than 6 segmented turnings per year at the moment.
I have 4 cremation urns to make, segmented. I don't sell these, I make them for friends and family. We just lost my brother and also lost a close friend at church that is my age who randomly died unexpectedly overnight a few weeks ago, despite being the picture of mid-40s health. My brother was 61 and had just been declared cancer free (nh lymphoma) but his immune system couldn't fight the pneumonia. So, for his kids and my sister, and my friend's wife (and, my own mental health) I am making them all some urns.
I have made a few segmented urns before so this isn't my first rodeo. But I need the accuracy of that sled, and I will make my own and buy the Seg-Easy wedgies.
Just curious what segment count you guys prefer on cremation urns in general. I intend to buy 3 or 4 wedgies. I don't currently have the ability to do lots of turnings year round so
I'm thinking a basic 10, 15, 20, and 30 segment set.
I also want to throw in a couple platters in the mix since I have not yet done this.
I don't intend to tackle any complex patterns on these, and the wood will be basics like red and white oak, maple, cherry, walnut. Since I have 4 to make entirely at my own discretion for wood choices, I don't have to get overly exotic with it. I will probably splurge on something really dense for lid finials like a rosewood or cocobolo.
I know the correct answer is "whatever I really want" but many of you have a lot of experience on cremation urns so I would value your opinion here.
I have 4 cremation urns to make, segmented. I don't sell these, I make them for friends and family. We just lost my brother and also lost a close friend at church that is my age who randomly died unexpectedly overnight a few weeks ago, despite being the picture of mid-40s health. My brother was 61 and had just been declared cancer free (nh lymphoma) but his immune system couldn't fight the pneumonia. So, for his kids and my sister, and my friend's wife (and, my own mental health) I am making them all some urns.
I have made a few segmented urns before so this isn't my first rodeo. But I need the accuracy of that sled, and I will make my own and buy the Seg-Easy wedgies.
Just curious what segment count you guys prefer on cremation urns in general. I intend to buy 3 or 4 wedgies. I don't currently have the ability to do lots of turnings year round so
I'm thinking a basic 10, 15, 20, and 30 segment set.
I also want to throw in a couple platters in the mix since I have not yet done this.
I don't intend to tackle any complex patterns on these, and the wood will be basics like red and white oak, maple, cherry, walnut. Since I have 4 to make entirely at my own discretion for wood choices, I don't have to get overly exotic with it. I will probably splurge on something really dense for lid finials like a rosewood or cocobolo.
I know the correct answer is "whatever I really want" but many of you have a lot of experience on cremation urns so I would value your opinion here.