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Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself
Here’s the help you need for one of life’s most critical undertakings -- making your own coffin. Author and craftsman Dale Power revisits one of his most popular woodworking projects with additional embellishment, adding finery and fancy to what could easily become your final resting place. Easily, that is, since, more than 230 color photos and detailed instructions have been provided to help guide you step by step toward your own casket. This project might truly be your life’s finest accomplishment. The installation of working coffin hardware, both exterior and interior, is explored and the proper application of finishes and linings are explained. Patterns for the coffin are provided, along with two lid designs. The color photo gallery and detailed instructions will challenge the novice and inspire experienced craftsmen.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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August 7, 2021
in times of economic belt-tightening, it sometimes becomes necessary to get a little creative: planting gardens, weaving new bikinis from old sports jerseys, selling jam on ebay, and this. plus, this book only cost me a dollar, so i know all about "not wasting money on nonessential things," right? hmmm. i have priorities. when i go, its going to be in the most bitchin coffin i can make. however, practice makes perfect, so i'm probably going to have to make some for friends and family first. happy holidays, all!
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February 29, 2024
OMG !!! Finally a gift that I can make for my grumpy great-grandma. I’ve always loved giving gifts to people but not to her — the fact that she was a collaborator during WWII, that she put rum in my bottle when I was a kid and that she called me “slut Marie” when I wasn’t even born doesn't help ! But every year, my great-grandma would complain about having nothing. "Why don’t you ever give me gifts ??".
A few days ago, great-grandma finally passed away, and who did you think volunteered to make her coffin? You already have a grasp of it! Even though I possess exceptional natural talents, I acknowledged that I would require assistance with this one. From my perspective, the death of my grumpy great-grandma was less significant than the significance of this coffin. Dr. J. introduced me to this literary masterpiece ! The fact that this book is 100% serious made me enthralled. Before I fell asleep that night, I read and reread it because I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Regardless, the time has come to construct. I was confident in my ability to make myself proud because of the detailed step-by-step instructions contained within these pages. I opted for a more elaborate coffin. Please, be aware that I made a few changes. I settled on writing “The SS great-grandma” on the side of the coffin, hoping that it could assist in making my debut a success by being a designer of fancy coffins. Don’t worry, I made sure that she had a bottle of rum in her coffin, at least she had two gifts for the first time.
It goes without saying that the funeral was a great success. My coffin was the topic of discussion among everyone, it was amazing! Everyone was clearly jealous since I had made sure to remind my old grumpy great-grandma good old days ! Thankfully, I had given up caring about her years before her death, but the success of my incredible coffin made me completely forget her existence! Thanks to Dr. J. Dale Power and this book, I can finally live my life in peace !
A few days ago, great-grandma finally passed away, and who did you think volunteered to make her coffin? You already have a grasp of it! Even though I possess exceptional natural talents, I acknowledged that I would require assistance with this one. From my perspective, the death of my grumpy great-grandma was less significant than the significance of this coffin. Dr. J. introduced me to this literary masterpiece ! The fact that this book is 100% serious made me enthralled. Before I fell asleep that night, I read and reread it because I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Regardless, the time has come to construct. I was confident in my ability to make myself proud because of the detailed step-by-step instructions contained within these pages. I opted for a more elaborate coffin. Please, be aware that I made a few changes. I settled on writing “The SS great-grandma” on the side of the coffin, hoping that it could assist in making my debut a success by being a designer of fancy coffins. Don’t worry, I made sure that she had a bottle of rum in her coffin, at least she had two gifts for the first time.
It goes without saying that the funeral was a great success. My coffin was the topic of discussion among everyone, it was amazing! Everyone was clearly jealous since I had made sure to remind my old grumpy great-grandma good old days ! Thankfully, I had given up caring about her years before her death, but the success of my incredible coffin made me completely forget her existence! Thanks to Dr. J. Dale Power and this book, I can finally live my life in peace !
January 5, 2022
Very detailed but I was expecting a little more.
The title says coffins so I was expecting more designs. When reading the book it is only about one design of coffin. I think for a title it would be better to say “A Fancy Coffin To Make Yourself”
The title says coffins so I was expecting more designs. When reading the book it is only about one design of coffin. I think for a title it would be better to say “A Fancy Coffin To Make Yourself”
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September 25, 2009Um, the fact that this isn't a joke book kinda freaks me out and causes me to want to read it at the same time. As I plan to be cremated, I could make one of these that didn't need to be hermatically sealed and all my scrappin' buddies (and anyone else who shares my strange sense of humor) could decorate it at my wake. Hum, food for thought!
August 6, 2012
Wow.
I think I'll read this later down the track, when it could come in handy xD
I think I'll read this later down the track, when it could come in handy xD
February 20, 2008
A real book, written without irony. A must see.
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