| Project by StevePWL | posted 215 days ago | 562 views | 0 times favorited | 21 comments | ![]() |
Yes, it really is a pet casket. I spent about 40 hours total on this piece. Made from solid mahogany (no ply), it was made fo someone we know that had lost a dear pet. I finished it in a cherry finish and liked the color contrast. Although it was made for a sad reason, I had pleasure in knowing the pet would be well protected in the casket.
-- Steve, Massachusetts, www.petsweloved.com
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21 comments so far
Bob A in NJ
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posted 215 days ago
Wow, a real project of love. Very nice project.
-- Bob A in NJ
Jamie
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posted 215 days ago
Steve, that is a nice casket. What are the dimensions? If it is less than 18” long I would submit it in the winter contest…
-- Jamie, Kentucky
DAN
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posted 215 days ago
welcome to lj’s !! like this one too !
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GaryK
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posted 215 days ago
Great project!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Thos. Angle
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posted 215 days ago
very well done
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Jiri Parkman
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posted 215 days ago
Beauty.
-- Jiri
Damocles
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posted 215 days ago
Beautifully made project!
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Aubster
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posted 215 days ago
Well done.
-- A man who moves mountains starts one stone at a time.
relic
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posted 215 days ago
Beautiful job.
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toyguy
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posted 215 days ago
verry nice
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Mark DeCou
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posted 214 days ago
what did you do with the pet, while you built the box?
This is a real work of art. Nice project. I am quite impressed. The beveled corners must have been a real chore to accomplish.
What a special pet casket this is. I burried a kitten this year with the kids. I just used a shoe box. Feel sort of sad about that now.
Mark
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cajunpen
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posted 214 days ago
Well I’ve seen it all now – that is a great looking casket. I know that loosing a trusted friend, such as a loyal dog, can be tough. I feel rather insensitive now have just dug holes in the past.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Obi
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posted 214 days ago
I made a “Pine Box” style Casket-4-Ur-Pet and now I’m ashamed to show it. I don’t think I really want to build furniture that’s going to get covered in dirt.
A Pine Box made of hickory should be able to withstand the pressure but that is a beautiful piece… seems a shame.
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rikkor
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posted 214 days ago
Very nicely done. I fear I will need two of these this year. Maybe the construction will be therapy.
-- Maplewood, MN
shaun
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posted 214 days ago
I wish it were built for a different puprose, I know what it’s like to loose a pet. They somehow manage to become more than just pets. Aside from that, it’s an absolutley beautiful piece of woodworking.
-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!
StevePWL
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posted 214 days ago
Thanks everyone for the great feedback.
Jamie – it was about 28” long x 16” wide. I actually did enter it into the box contest but didn’t realize there was an 18” limit.
Mark – the pet was sick but not yet passed when I built this. I actually had a couple months notice to get it done.
-- Steve, Massachusetts, www.petsweloved.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 214 days ago
a beautiful (beautiful) tribute
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mot
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posted 214 days ago
Beautiful. I always wished that I had made a better effort for my daughters hamster. Baltic birch and a brad nailer. This is an inspired piece!
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 214 days ago
I have never seen the likes of this. Beautifully done Steve. A real labour of love.
-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business.
HandsOgold
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posted 212 days ago
In my faith it is an obligation to work charity. The greatest of which is to care for the deceased, since there isnt even the reward of a thank you. What you did will live forever in the hearts of the pet owners and all who saw it. All too often our pets serve us with more loyalty and love than our relatives and thus deserve a final send off indicating such. I am sure that your gift meant the world to them and you are a true friend.
-- Dan
Dick Cain
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posted 209 days ago
A beautiful tribute to someones pet.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1