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Do-It-Yourself Coffins Book

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Basic casket building at its best. The author's simple approach teaches the tools and techniques needed to build strong and beautiful coffins for pets and people.

By Dale Power w/ Jeffrey B. Synder.

Color photos illustrate every step in creating three coffins for pets and three for people. Several different box construction techniques are revealed. Includes detailed plans.

64 pages, soft cover.

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0-7643-0337-6
  • Weight (lbs): 0.7000

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I want to build my personal coffin
Harold S on Apr 18, 2016
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David G on May 27, 2015
I want to build my personal coffin
Harold S on Apr 18, 2016
I love Halloween and I have never seen a book on this subject before.
Douglas F on Aug 14, 2015
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David G on May 27, 2015
I love Halloween and I have never seen a book on this subject before.
Douglas F on Aug 14, 2015
Does this item explain about the interior make up????
Darel on Dec 28, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It does have about one paragraph instructing you to staple the batting into place. Then staple the satin lining in place. And that light sewing is required to make a pillow.
The easy to build wood casket plans also sold by Rockler, states you can take your finished product to an upholsterer. They also describe installing 1/4" plywood with double sided tape and spray glue. So, yes, but it could be more in depth. I hope this helps you.

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My husband and I have decided...
My husband and I have decided to be buried the day we die. We want to bypass the undertaker and leave the money for our heirs. They can have a memorial service after that. I hate to see the undertaker drive a Mercedes and my son driving a Volkswagon. The quality of the coffin would be in the hands of the carpenter. Our son is a good cabinet maker. I carried him 9 months in my womb; surely he can build something for my tomb. I find no fault with the book. I think it is great and my son likes it and he knows his stuff.
March 26, 2009
excellent techniques for high quality
This guide was very profitable for me. Doing anything yourself is very worthwile. I even made a number for sale.
May 5, 2015
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
This book is sub-standard at best...
This book is sub-standard at best and the author should be embarassed. 8th grade shop class boxes that are beginner level. Don't waste your time or money.
January 2, 2008
The quality of these finished caskets...
The quality of these finished caskets is not that of a master carpenter.I would be embarrased to put my name on the cover of this book. I wasted my money.
November 7, 2007
Not at all impressed with the...
Not at all impressed with the book or the desings of the coffins within. I bought the plans to build my father's coffin, not knowing the proper dimensions needed for the project. As a professional caninetmaker I was quite disappointed in this product.
April 7, 2008
I can spray paint a cardboard...
I can spray paint a cardboard box and make it look better. This book is a waste of money.
March 10, 2008
Very poor quality. I am sending...
Very poor quality. I am sending mine back.
May 1, 2008
Deserves one star for the high...
Deserves one star for the high quality photography. Sadly the excellent photos highlight the poor craftsmanship. I was VERY disappointed. The residual lessons are: use lots of putty to fill in the sloppy joints, slosh on the stain, and look at all that glue around the appliques that won't accept stain. If you are a middle school student or beginner at woodworking and insist on using this publication, double check the measurements in this book because there are several mistakes.
February 24, 2010
This book is not worth the...
This book is not worth the paper it is written on and I would be embarrassed if I were the author or the publisher for this book and the way it is marketed as how to make professional coffins. The craftsmanship in the photos are poor, similar to the work done by a middle school shop student and the finish is like finger painting. If these are "professional coffins"' why doesn't Batesville Casket Co products look like these?
January 27, 2011
I was not impressed with this...
I was not impressed with this book. The plans are not complete and you are left to guess with much of it. Plus the coffins themselves are not that great style-wise. I returned it.
April 22, 2012

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