glenn bradley
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Very nice work Glenn, both technically and as appropriate design for the subject matter.
As I heard it, figure 1cubic inch per pound of body weight. That’s the rule of thumb that I have used.I went through that convoluted story to lead up to a question. How do I decide on the volume of the box? I have no idea the volume that human ashes take up.
As I heard it, figure 1cubic inch per pound of body weight. That’s the rule of thumb that I have used.
Rennie, I've always loved your work. As always, steal away!Fair warning, I might have to steal some of those ideas.
As usual in this wonderfaul forum, if I fail to respond, someone will fill in ;-)How do I decide on the volume of the box? I have no idea the volume that human ashes take up.
With a relative in the biz, so to speak, I am told that this is the accepted formula. This is based on the person's healthy weight so, someone weighing 130 at death may have had a healthy weight of 180. I don't do this a lot but, have never had too little room using this formula.As I heard it, figure 1cubic inch per pound of body weight. That’s the rule of thumb that I have used.
I typically use slot head brass screws since I will not be the person sealing the urn and any mortician is going to have a slot screwdriver available. In this case I had the remains and so glued the bottom in place with silicone rubber glue. The bottoms are fitted with a rabbet like so:How was the bottom fastened?
Nice. How did you cut the waves in the tops?