Box for Beloved Pet's Ashes

We had to have our Black Lab laid away this past weekend and I want to make a box for her ashes. Don’t know how well that will work, though, with tears dripping onto the wood!

Although I have read several articles and books about making boxes, I have not yet made one myself. I don’t know the size yet – we’re supposed to get her ashes tomorrow or Friday.

I’m thinking maple or oak (since those are the only hardwoods I can get within 1-1/2 hour’s drive), 1/2” thick stock, mitered corners with splines. Don’t really need a hinged top but don’t know quite what I will do for a top yet.

Any suggestions or advice will be much appreciated, especially since I have seen some of the beautiful boxes that many of you make.

JimC

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