commissioned casket

Definitely interesting! Nice work.

The gentleman sounds interesting in the manner that he faces right up to the fact that we’ll all leave this world at some point. He sounds like a neat guy to know. Over the years, I’ve met a few people, healthy and in some cases young, that actually faced the fact of death and used it as a driver to really make life a meaningful existence.

Thanks for sharing.

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That is a great compliment! And you rose to the occasion by providing a beautiful casket.

Did you base the design on purchased plans, or did you design from scratch yourself?

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That’s dead good.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Damian, I’d say it’s “drop-dead gorgeous”.

By the way, Craven, that looks like quite a shop you’ve got there.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I was caught by the morbidity at first, but the comment of the sky light broke the ice! Great looking “box.” I read somewhere that this type of project shows the highest respect for someone and you show it very well.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

wow…that is a tough thought—-asking for a casket…i never thought of that…as a request…but of course it is truly a great honor…your finished project turned out great…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Great project, thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

That is absolutely beautiful… in my humble opinion. I see it as a shame of something going into the ground and not really getting to be enjoyed. (boy that was a weird way to say that).

-- http://inhisgrip1.blogspot.com/

Funny, Kerux, but the way I look at it, the buyer actually got a chance to see the goods before being interred.

Great project, nicely done.

-- Making scrap with zen-like precision - Woodbutchery

I think the most revolting thing about this thread is how clean and neat your shop looks. I would be ashamed to call my self a woodworker with a shop floor like that.
j/k

What an honerable project, and you carried out the task wonderfully.

Thanks for posting.

-- MISSION FURNITURE-My mission is to build furniture

I agree with the other posts. It is a real compliment and an honor to be asked to provide a dignified resting place.
You have certainly done so. well done.

I wpuld build one for my Mother-in Law for free…..if she promised to use it soon!
A unique project beautifully executed.
I don’t plan on needing a casket as creamation is my wish….....but a handful of sawdust in the fire with me would be nice.

-- Don, Pittsburgh

Thank you for all the comments! I hope if any of you are requested to do such a project, give it some consideration, the reward is worth it!

-- let the chips fly!

Looks great, Not to be morbid but that is a niche I often thought people would consider. Why settle only for what is offered and sounds like you meet a quality friend.

-- J. Jacobson, Rockford Illinois,

What a great Job did you have plans

-- Jim, Kentucky

Craven, I don’t think this has any mobidity to it at all…instead a very sincere and high level of honor and respect.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

You did a wonderfull job! It’s always a good idea to be prepared whether you are young or older. In the middle pic. out the window is that snow on the ground in the background? We have not had snow here in years! Love the shop, hopefully one day I’ll build one half as nice as yours.
Good Job.

-- David, Tignall,Georgia

very nice,, great last ride,,,,I don’t think I could build that..naaa…couldn’t do it..nope..hell no..hell no..nope..

-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, North Carolina