Woodworking With a Purpose
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In this heartfelt woodworking project, I create custom urns to honor the memory of our beloved pets. This journey started with locally sourced white oak and the goal of crafting something meaningful and lasting. This video is not about sadness but a celebration of the joy our pets bring to our lives. We explore the woodworking process, from selecting the right wood to designing unique urns that hold both ashes and cherished keepsakes. You'll see the intricate details like miter joints, splines, and custom inlay banding that make these urns truly special. While creating these urns, I'll also share tips on batching out woodworking projects efficiently. Plus, you’ll learn how to incorporate thoughtful design elements to elevate simple boxes into works of art.
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I was not prepared for all the wonderful comments and people sharing their stories. Thank you thank you.
The video got weirdly blurry from around the point when you showed pics of Weenz and Tweek. Might want to look into that. Also it made my face all wet.
Wonderful video and wonderful sentiments as well. Nicely done. Just curious but what is the name on the center back urn? I can read Tweek, Weenz, Sydney, Peanut, and Starr, but not the last one.
@@LetYourLightShine5218 Tweek, Peanut, Starr, Beans, Weenz and Sydney.
@@MakeSomething I lost my fur baby just a year ago and that’s one thing on my to do list is to make my Bella a beautiful tribute to remember her by forever. 🙏🏻❤️
You are awesome. as a fellow wiener dog lover, Thanks..
Thank you for loving my dogs as much as I do. This was such a beautiful tribute to Weenz and Tweek's friendship. And ours. ❤
Thank you Krista. All of you mean so much to us. ❤️❤️
@kinglouistexasAmen so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Very nice tribute. We're Min Pin people and adopted seven over the last 20 years and only one is still with us. Started woodworking/scroll sawing almost a year ago and decided to make something of real value, seven scroll saw portraits. These handmade portraits are priceless. Thanks for sharing!
If you watch this video with your dogs next to you the screen turns all blurry and kinda wet looking...
One of your best videos yet, thank you.
my screen has the same issue man, we should report this to youtube or something
Few things are more rewarding and more touching than to say to someone “I made this for you”.
Absolutely
I really respect the way you handled this man. Thanks for being real but also respecting yourself and us enough to keep private things private.
Thank you. This couldn't have come at better time to hear. This past Wednesday, we had to say goodbye to my 10 year old dog. As a fellow saw dust maker and dog owner, thank you.
So sorry. ♥️
Sterkte !
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I watch your videos because as a new woodworker, your skills are something I hope to pick up someday. Your old videos and new ones matter and mean something to me. I have two 12yr old pyradors that are the world to me, and this video hits on so many levels. Keep doing the amazing work you do. Just know Weeenz has an amazing dad and a beautiful resting place now to surround him in your love.
Sorry for your loss. A coworker lost his dog of 17 years this past week too.
I feel your loss. I lost mine 5 weeks ago today aged 11.5. 😢
In the last 3 years I made 2 urns, for my parents. Watching a loved one slip away from cancer gives you such a helpless feeling and being able to go to the workshop with a real purpose helped alleviate the feeling of helplessness. (Also, dimensioning rough lumber by hand is very physically cathartic!)
Everyone has the goodest dog. We don’t deserve them.
I've done a few small projects here and there over the years, but a few years ago someone gave me an entire piece of purple heart lumber that I let hang around and around, mainly because I felt I didn't have the skill to make anything that would do the wood justice. Then my mom passed away in Dec 21 of COVID. I knew immediately I was going to make her an urn from the purple heart, that that's why I was given it. I found some plans online for an urn and made it out of that purple heart. It ain't perfect by any means, but it is perfect for her. It is by far the single most meaningful thing I have made.
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@critter42. Well done. There is something about some thing we make ourselves that makes it special. Giving our talents no matter our skill level is so personal. I love being able to say “I made this for you”
Just so you know... all your videos mean something to me.
Same! Such a valuable channel.
Looked down at my 12-year-old buddy lying near me on the floor while watching this and started tearing up. Pets, man. Gotta love them.
I cried. Totally cried. We recently lost our beautiful big barky girl, Luna. I love what you're doing here. When I'm confident enough to do it, I'll be making a nice urn for her, too.
Sending peace and love from Wales UK 🙏❤️
Hopefully the algorithm can learn because I am with you on the approach 👍🏼
Our weenie Leona lived 16 years! They are the greatest 😂🎉
I knew when I saw the thumbnail that this was going to be a tough one to watch. Just laid my best friend of the past 20 years to rest a couple weeks ago, my Miss Kitty. I didn't have her cremated, but the casket I made for her was absolutely the best "box" I've ever made. Not the best as in my favorite, but the one that came out the best and that I put the most care and work into, because she definitely deserved nothing but the best for all of the love and happiness she had given me for the last 20 years. I'm so glad to see that I'm not alone in my grief or in my desire to make my best friend one last special project! Thank you for this video, and to all of the other wonderful people in these comments thank you for sharing your thoughts and stories as well and know that you also are not alone in your grief... I miss you, Miss Kitty 🐈⬛ thank you for 20 wonderful years and countless beautiful memories 🖤
I appreciate that you don’t feel compelled to share your personal and private moments
I’ve lost some wonderful dogs over the years to old age
Peace ☮️
You said there would be no crying in this video, and yet here I am, all misty-eyed in the first five minutes. I look forward to your uploads because I love your content/channel. I am a professional graphic designer/3D modeler and a hobbyist woodworker. Great job on this project! I'm so sorry for your loss!
Well I wasn't expecting to cry during a box making video, but here we are.
I've been putting off making an urn for my dog Bruce who passed away 3 years ago. You're right, they deserve better than the boxes their ashes come in. Maybe it's time.
"bore you with the details"
We love the details!
Beautiful urns Dave. For the goodest boys and girls.
Great post. If there is anyone who loves dogs, like us, we have all been through this. I miss my Teddy everyday. You are an inspiration for all of us.
Literally started this morning on the second urn for a friend’s dogs. When he asked, I was immediately overwhelmed with the idea that this is the greatest gift of art, to provide someone with comfort and solace in a time of need. It’s such an honor that they trust me to do this for him and his family. What better reason to learn and develop art than this? Thank you so much for sharing Dave! I’ve been a fan for so long, and you continue to touch my heart and life in so many ways!
I've just finished my second urn for my dad (we split his ashes into 3 for me, my brother and my uncle). I dont have the skill, knowledge or creativity to do something like this but the process of building something meaningful is therapeutic. As my dad was a craftsmanship himself I hope he is proud of what I've built for his final resting place.
In my grandparents house, just outside the bathroom they had four framed drawings of some cats and dogs. The dogs are stood on two legs and are peeing up the wall with some cats looking from above. the next one is the cats peeing at the dogs and the next is dogs retaliating and so on! I spent 20 years of visiting in the summers and absolutely loved them, thought they were hilarious and always said I wanted them.
A year before my nan died she bagged them up and sent me off with them.
They then spent 10 years in that same Argos bag in a cupboard as I always had the plan that one day I would be a good enough woodworker to make a frame for them all to mount in as the pictures and the frames are the piece collectively.
This year I finally made that frame and it now hangs just outside my bathroom door. It's an American white oak frame with finger joint corner made with a jig made by you on this channel!
That's what woodwork is to me too, meaningful items that are just much more special than a bought item.
It's always so hard to lose a furbaby. This is such a wonderful tribute to the unconditional love we have for our pets and that our pets have for their humans.
My own most meaningful project was an urn for my dad's ashes. So much love and so many tears went into it. Thank you for being so real with us.
I'm not a wood worker, but I am a maker that sometimes uses wood. Watching channels like yours is inspiring and informative and that is not disposable, or boredom content! Thanks for all you share 🙂
Fellow ween owner!!! They are the best breed. We love our little Cashew. Thank you for this meaningful video and sorry for the losses mentioned in this video. ❤❤
Dogs are the best people on the planet. This is a worthy project, very well executed. I can tell that you have poured your soul into it.
Thanks for this video. My dog just got diagnosed with very aggressive cancer, and is currently struggling with surgery after getting his spleen removed.
He has been at my side or my feet while we've watched a lot of your videos.
There's nothing more noble than honoring your friends. Thank you for this inspiration. I'm gonna spend my time with my dog, my best friend.
So sorry. ❤️
This one hits me hard! Watching it while my bestest Doxie is laying next to me (Trixie - 13yrs.). This is such a special way to memorialize the love we have for our little friends. Thanks for sharing it!
May you and your friends’ memories of them always bring you joy. The boxes are very beautiful.
Finally, someone making something so worth while. You have me thinking of what I need to do for our dogs that have passed on. I still miss them and think of them often. You’ve succeeded in inspiring people, well me at least. Thank you.
I love this Dave. Thank you for showing us what you want to show us.
Dave, I have never seen a video of yours that I don't like. Some I like and the rest I love. This to me, which includes the visits with Grandpa Picciuto videos, this is one of my favorites. It brings out the "real" you showing you passion and heart. Your desire to do something for someone else (pet, family, or friend) and how much heart you put into that project. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Because that's what you do in each video. You don't just do a project, you tell us your life along with the project. And, you encourage me to get out to my shop, hit record, and Make Something. Thank you again and God bless.
Long time viewer here, David. I can relate to your sentiment about how pets steal our hearts. Their presence in our lives is an incredible gift. I enjoy the content you create. Make the content you want to make. You have many gifts (musical, making, and the ability to be real and relatable on camera to name a few). Keep up the good work.
Just be you. We will follow.
Enjoy the journey, and so will we.
One of my favorite videos. Very heartfelt.
Imagine how much harder it would be to say goodbye to our pets if they did live as long as us...or even just another 10 years or so. Great video.
Thank you for making this video. You made me remember all the love and affection I got from my golden retrievers, Cosmo and Titus.
I also have dachshunds and love them. The love of my life died in 2020 and I have a necklace of her to wear to keep her with me. Love these beautiful urns. I don't keep ashes, but I keep lots of photos. You are awesome. As for YT, keep doing what you do. It's why we love you.
Thank you, David. I lost my cat Howard about 2 months ago, and my wife a month ago. I was scared to watch the video, but you were very right, I didn't cry until the end. Thanks, brother.
My goodness. So sorry.
Not gonna lie, the split second you said Weenz I burst into tears. I love dogs. Well done Mr P. ❤
I appreciate your videos. You be you, that's why we love you
The world is crazy. I literally had to put my french down this morning after he had a massive seizure. They are definitely part of the family. Thanks for the video.
P.s your edits are great
My goodness. I’m sorry.
❤ It's never easy. It's the kindest thing a pet owner can do but it still hurts.
I love watching passionate people create things. Keep it up!
THIS!
I can relate 100% to what you said about dogs and pets. They give us everything and this tribute is deserved. Thank you for this video.
Man as someone who just had to say goodbye to their senior dog, this video hits especially hard. Once I get the ashes back I am also going to make a special urn for them.
I have never been so happy and learnt so while crying, thank you.
I was watching this with my dog next to me and had to give him a big hug! They are really so wonderful! Thanks for all, the video and the message.
Make Something that Means Something. What a great new catchphrase and philosophy. I recently made a simple shadow box for my dad's military career (he's 80 now and eschewed fanfare at the time). But showing and explaining it to him (he struggles to remember things now) and to all the grandkids was a true pleasure.
And now I'm thinking with wet eyes about my beagle Violet who we said goodbye to a couple of years ago, after 15+ years of companionship. I know that that little ceramic pawprint they give you is kind of mass-produced, even kitschy, but it means the world to me.
This one has inspired me to do this project. Our pets are an incredible source of love and compassion.
I got into woodworking heavy after my Dad passed away. I didn't want any Mom to have to put his military flag in a cheap made Amazon display. So I made one out of walnut that my Dad had laying around for years. I knew a little bit to get started. After 8 months of watching CZcams videos like yours I was finally confident in tackling it. Damned if I didn't find talent I didn't know I had. I must naturally get it from my father. He was a woodworker. Btw the flag display turned out amazing. I wish I could share pictures with you. Thanks for all the lessons and inspiration. You're an awesome dude.
I love this genuine side of you David. My wife and I have had two dachshunds, Spunky and Oscar Meyer(yes his middle name was Mayer). Our dogs then and our two dogs now are our children since our children are grown. This new style will make the anticipation so much more meaningful waiting on your next videos. I am getting tired of some of the people I follow, because nothing changes with them. It was fun in the beginning with some of these people, but it’s nothing but repetition from them now. You are doing great with this new style so don’t be to hard on yourself. Waiting to see what is next.
Some people have pets for reasons i don't understand. Some of us have them because we love them so much. They brighten every day.
Great video on woodworking as well. A video that's created and edited the way you want vs. algorithm is greatly appreciated by viewers like me.
You were one of the first channels that I started to follow in my wood working journey. I really appreciated this video, your passion is what drives you. I am getting tired of seen different channels do the same thing to compete with the algorithm! My beagles mean the world to me and share the time in the shop with me. Keep doing what puts a smile on your face and others will follow!
oh man, now I’m crying! my little bluebelle, a louisiana catahoula, passed this past year! I too have been intending to make an urn for her ashes and keep putting it off. perhaps you are giving me inspiration to finally make it. sorry about your loss.
We have 2 weens... Couldn't imagine living without one now. Beautiful way to honor your family members. Well done!
Thank you for this, I lost my little buddy in April unexpectedly. I finished an urn for him that sits on our mantle. Keep making videos your way! Thanks again, from Southwest Ohio
Beautiful work for a beautiful reason. They are just a part of our families and we are blessed to have that kind of pure love.
Did not expect to hear such a fantastic quote from the (validly assessed) greatest author of all time, Kurt Vonnegut. Great project.
Beautiful box for your dog, Dave. I think this does him Justice. Hello Krista, sorry about your loss.
I really like the new direction, philosophy, photography, dialog, and editing direction that you are going in. These last few videos have been much more enjoyable than in the past. And they display a whole new level of professionalism in what you are doing. You are nailing it!
Four minutes in and this is already my new favorite video of yours. I also did not cry on camera while watching this video. The boxes are beautiful and gave me some new ideas. The story behind them is also beautiful. We love our pets almost as much as they love us.
Fwiw, I've really been enjoying the new video style you have been developing lately. I'm just here enjoying the ride.
Thanks for all of it.
You promised not to cry…but I didn’t make that same promise😢. Thank you for sharing something so personal and touching. Pets are pretty special.
My dog passed away 2 years ago. I bought a nice slab of walnut to custom make an urn for him. Better than the reg box the vet put him in.. still haven't made it. For some reason every time I sit down to do it.. I do another project instead. Maybe I'll finally do it this summer.. Maybe.
You're a good dude David.
You are memorable; you are inspiring; you do make “make something” that is meaningful…not just your projects…just you being you. Thanks!
Awesome man. I appreciate your thoughts and efforts in these builds. ❤ I have enjoyed learning from you for over 7 years now. Thank you
I lost both of my pooches, Bob and Phil, last year six months apart. I’ve been waiting to find some inspiration to make them special earns as well. This has really touched my heart. Thank you for all you share with us, but this project especially.
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Great work Dave, as always, and a touching tribute to the most loyal friends we'll ever have. The sincerity you show in your videos isn't lost on your audience - we can see that you make the most valuable thing of all, a difference.
It took me 2 years to be able to make an urn for my dog. Every time I started I broke down. Every time I lose one it's a huge part of me gone. Every one of them I've lost is with me, in my nightstand but in all honesty, much as I love them all both my cats and dogs, I can't do it any more it just hurts too much.
This must have been one of the hardest videos to make, well done for keeping it together on camera - though I suspect there were a few close calls and retakes.
They are just such amazing creatures and our bond with them is something so very special.
Thank God for doxies... my wife and I love ours. We have had two before our Polly and boy are they a bunch of trouble and fun all wrapped in one package! I agree with you that a hand made gift is a gift from your heart. Keep up the good work and I just love your video's.
Thanks for sharing. It is a very personal task building urns and not easy at times as memories are connected to the urns. Remembering the best times is great.
These boxes are so well thought out. I love the way the “false bottom” removes. Really clever thought. And the contrast of white oak and walnut looks incredible.
I get something out of every video you put out, and really appreciate everything you do towards helping this community. Thank you
Everything about this video was absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing this precious memory with us ❤ sending love to you and yours.
I get how you feel about your pals. It's not a real comparison. I'm not belittling your application of the urns. I found myself in the same position when my Mother passed. I knew Mom would not want to be kept in a cold metal urn. I made four urns from red oak and cherry, with a rosewood cross on the lid. This way we could divide some of her ashes between two of my sisters, my niece,and myself. A portion of her remains went to Cancun with my daughter to be spread in the ocean there. She always wanted to see the ocean, but was never able to go. Ok, close comment now before I start crying. Great work with a great purpose.
I have your poster hanging in my workshop. It’s the best mantra ever. A workshop I run with my best friend and long time collaborator. We met in high school and wanted to make something :) and we are still going strong many years later. Thanks for your inspiring videos and energy!
New style or old style - I love your videos! Regardless of style, it is the content that has always had substance. Your woodworking videos are the most 'saved' channel I have in my youtube library because I constantly go back to them for guidance. For what it's worth, I love the videos you produce that demonstrate how to do something complicated without a specialized tool, such as bowls without a lathe. Thank you for consistently putting thought, effort, and care into your videos. This one is no exception - very touching to hear of the doggies and kitty cat in your life. 😢
I think there’s a real, unmentioned brave compassion that goes into entering a pet relationship that you go into with a sense of committed companionship. We know it’s brief, we know the loss will hurt, and we do it anyway ❤
Thank you for the wonderful video and the beautiful relationship with your loved ones. I miss my little one so much, been gone 2 years now and am blessed everyday with my little Muffin everyday. The thought that went into these beautiful boxes is amazing and I absolutely love watching you create and show step by step what you are making. Not gonna lie, definitely teared up. Bless you and keep making these wonderful projects and videos!
Your comment at 11:00 about covering mistakes reminded me of what I was told decades ago. "Doing joinery, prepping , finishing, etc. is the result of skill and experience. Hiding mistakes is artistry. This video was especially appropriate as I am currently making my own urn. Some people freak out about this. But, after 50 years of woodworking, I would prefer to be kept an urn I made with my own 2 hands instead an urn made in a factory where I would have been a stranger with a credit card. This format was great. I am subscribed because I just love watching your delivery, message, meaning, passion, etc., etc. Be you, man. God bless.
As soonas you said tragic loss i new you meant your dog. I lost my best little friend of 11.5 years 5 weeks ago today. Losing Rocco, my beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the most tragic thing thats ever happened to me. Im 58 so have had my fair share of tragedies but nothing compares to how im feeling right now. He was my first and will be my only ever dog as i could never go through this again. Making him something like this could take the edge off it. Thanks from Staffordshire, England 🏴
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I loved this video. The boxes are really showing the amount of love you had for each of these furbabies. While I really enjoy every piece you make for the rental house, this video really touched a different part of my heart.
Dוude, every video that you make is meaningful. Thank you
What a wonderful project - so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. They are such a wonderful gift to us, but wish they could live longer with us. I love the project and attention to detail.
Making an urn for my 17 yr old son helped my mind deal with such a great loss and gave me something to focus on with a purpose during a time when my mind just wanted to run away from everything. I used spalted oak that was going to be turned into a nightstand for him but hadn't found the time for his project.
My goodness. ❤️
I feel like this is your space and channel and you should do exactly what you want to do I really enjoy your videos
Dave so sorry for you and your wife’s loss sending prayers to you both 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ PLEASE PLEASE keep making videos like this that means something to you because we can’t feel your passion that’s why I watch your videos as a new woodworker I’m looking for something to give me inspiration and you Sir being the amazing artist and craftsmen you are gives me that inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story with us all.🙏🏻❤️ And too all the amazing fur babies we have had to say goodbye to ❤️❤️❤️
I have been REALLY enjoying your new style. I liked the old stuff also, but the refresh was nice. As long as you do what makes you happy, you'll find your audience. You come across as a kind, caring, genuine person. You will always have an audience just being you.
Thank you. This touched my heart and motivated me to make the urns I’ve been putting off. Your sincerity and nature are seen thru this. There’s no love like what we share with our animals. Im convinced they’ll be there waiting on us when we cross.
Thank you for all your entertaining , educational and inspirational videos. I have been a fan for over 8 years at least and this video hit me hard. I have lots of special pieces of wood that I have held onto for longer than my wife thinks I should and we lost our amazing Pomeranian (Sir Paddington) over 2 years ago after 11 great years. I need to take one of these special pieces of wood and make something out of it to store Paddington and his keepsakes in. Keep it up! You do make videos that mean something to MANY, MANY people! Much Love, Chris J.
Feeling you on this one. My father passed away in January, and shortly after my mom asked me if I'd make an urn for his ashes. It was a heavy asks, but I couldn't say no. I had some scrap walnut from another project that had a lot of figuring and knotting that I thought would work pretty well. It's probably the nicest thing I've made yet, which is hard to talk about, but I'm glad I did it. Cheers and keep up the great work ✌
The Algorithm is a two-way street - a dialectic - don't bend to it, make it bend to you! Great job!
A noble destiny for a fine piece of lumber.
David, Thank you for attempting to express what a pet can mean.
Your videos are one of the few I watch from start to finish without fail, no fast forwards.
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I am happy to see people that take really good care of their pets. I work in Spain as a volunteer and I see the other side. Dogs that are beaten, left alone, shot, burned, puppy’s are so nice for just 4 months, then you kicked them out. Put them in the trash. New borns we found in dumpsters. Etc etc.. thank you for the video.. i am really sorry for the loss of your friend..
My goodness. ♥️♥️
Weenz might be the most amazing dog name ever. Great project and story. And this really was a great story. Thanks.
All your videos that I have watched have given me inspiration and ideas to do more with my woodworking. You explain everything very well. Thank you for all the great content.
I've always found ALL your videos meaningful and inspiring.
i really love the past few videos you’ve made, they are true to you while being a clear example of trying something new. you also have made great use of changing between voiceovers/tool noise.
i know im not the only one who appreciates the hard work you’ve clearly put in :)
Woah, ad inception. I got an ad in the middle of the ad! 😂
Great job as usual!