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What do you get when you cross a warped child with a mortician? Well, Hopefully a couple of Grandkids, but for now you get the opportunity to build a couple of unique projects.
Some of my LJ buddies have asked me, why the table, why the urn box, why the book? Allow me to explain.
The stage is the Gothic Chapel of Crown Hill Cemetery. Now if that doesn’t make the hair stand up on the back of your legs, then let’s throw in a reception at the funeral home.
When my son asked for a box to put cards/cash in at the reception, I suggested mounting it to a table. Little did I know at the time that I would just be adding to my own workload. What about a guest book? (open mouth and insert foot again)
The table is white oak with morticed Cabriole legs. The finish is black dye that has been rubbed out with steel wool then a coat of simi-gloss poly to give it an antiqued look. The urn is cherry with a birdseye maple trim around the top and corner inserts. A card slot has been cut into the side. The lid/top is glued on with an open bottom. The box is accessed by removing 4 screws that attaches it to the table. The cherry and maple have a BLO finish. The guest book is a dye and black poly box elder with a maple hinge…..
Thanks for looking…..
-- My mind is like lighting, one brilliant flash, then its gone.....
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Monte Pittman
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#1 posted 225 days ago
That seems like a very interesting wedding. Still wish them the best. All three parts look very nice.
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Bagtown
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#2 posted 225 days ago
You wearing a black suit Marty?
The project turned out great.
They’re lucky to have you build this for them.
I still think a pine box is somehow called for.
;)
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DIYaholic
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#3 posted 225 days ago
A mighty fine job there, Marty!!!
Your legs are very sexy! Did you shave them?
Will the honeymoon be in the morgue???
Inquiring minds want know….....
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patron
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#4 posted 225 days ago
quite a well done project marty
very nice
and thoughtful too
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gfadvm
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#5 posted 225 days ago
That wedding sounds a little creepy to me. Are they getting married on Haloween? You did do a superb job on your contribution though.
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JL7
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#6 posted 225 days ago
Yep – pretty creepy Marty…...Nicely done for sure…....but creepy….....
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boxcarmarty
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#7 posted 225 days ago
Thanks Guys…..
Mike, I went out and bought a new black suit for the occasion…..
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boxcarmarty
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#8 posted 225 days ago
Andy, The wedding is Saturday. Thank God the 13th didn’t land on Friday…..
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boxcarmarty
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#9 posted 225 days ago
Thanks Jeff, I had to add a bit of your maple on this one…..
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Sandra
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#10 posted 225 days ago
Very nice work and a smart in-law too!
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Dave
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#11 posted 225 days ago
Marty I am so glad you made the DEAD line.
It would have been so sad for it to be late to the wedding.
They will be pleased it is not made of pine
Watch where your feet are treading
You wouldn’t want to step on a corpse!
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Roger Clark aka Rex
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#12 posted 225 days ago
Well done Marty, just in time.
Hope this will ensure the patter of tiny grandghouls for you.
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boxcarmarty
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#13 posted 224 days ago
Thanks for the video Dave, I know what to expect now…..
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Blackie_
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#14 posted 224 days ago
Maybe I haven’t quite woke up yet as it’s still early but I have to admit I was a bit confused at first until reading some of the comments as to which direction it was going :)
Nice box, table and book cover Marty.
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Gshepherd
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#15 posted 224 days ago
Those are sure some nice sexy legs….. Great looking setup you have there…..
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