One of those days...

[GunnyMack]

Ever have one of those days where nothing goes right?

This morning I decided to mill up some black walnut and start making Dad's urn. Now I did my homework, thanks to Google I figured out the volume for the urn box. So I flattened the board, ripped it oversize, planed it to thickness, had top & bottom profile in my head. However I neglected to actually measure the plastic box! The sizes I have are TOO SMALL! I give up for today, think I'll go visit the puppies and get my head clear.

[Tycer]

Ditch the plastic. If there's any remaining that won't fit, think...what would dad do?

[boolitshooter]

Be careful working with walnut in regards to sanding and fine dust. It is toxic to your lungs. You should wear a respirator.
I'm sure you will make a beautiful urn.

[GunnyMack]

Dad will fit without the plastic, just trying to keep the plastic box as a hermetic seal, my box just to dress it up.

Yes i know about the walnut dust, been working walnut since '91 stock making class! I have dust collection in my shop and wear dust mask with a good sander. Red cedar is also mildly toxic, as are a few other exotic woods.