Jan 28, 2009 · I know it sounds weird but I have a friend who wants me to design a coffin table. Anyone know where to find some basic design ideas? Thanks!

May 12, 2023 · I'm a skilled craftsman/home builder and Jack of all trades, Master of none. My Family has asked me to build a casket for my 91 year old Father, who's knocking on Heavens door. Does …

Dec 20, 2021 · A simple "wild west" coffin? "what material do you intend to make this "coffin" out of " Wood. " also, your questions are not clear: you talk about the simple wooden box style of coffin then …

Feb 15, 2025 · Any kind of locking system such as suggested would be suitable to keep the main body of the coffin together, a few scaffold nails to fasten the lid would add dramatic effect. Holes could be …

Jul 7, 2020 · Anyone ever built their own coffin? I don't think that they lived to tell about its use.

Jul 7, 2020 · Don't you have to be in some sort of coffin/box for the cremation? I remember a news story several years ago where a crematorium would sell the family a nice wooden box, then put the body …

Sep 6, 2015 · Have you accounted for that in you leg design or is your shop climate controlled? 2). The top being of pine which is relatively soft, does that give concern about bumps and bruises? 3). Is the …

Apr 26, 2010 · As a tip, make your rails and stiles a bit bigger than the final design. After everything is glued together, trim the completed frame to size on the table saw. This will get all the frames of the …

Sep 14, 2013 · By the way here is the jig I am using for my jointer (It is Izzy Swan's design). And here is a shot of my drum sander (I love ShopSmith by the way!!!). All the left leg pieces are now complete. I …

Sep 22, 2007 · I've decided to make a simple (I hope) bench. Excuse my poor MS Paint illustration :) It's roughly 23"h x 36"w x 18"d. There are two doors on the front, an open shelf above that and a …