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Casket

Doug

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A friend popped over to the workshop today & whilst always great to see him it was also a little sad as he bought along his late Father in Laws ashes in order to make a casket.
I took a few photos as we wood worked away & though I'd share.

This is the making of the raised top a hand planed chamfer on English Oak.

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A dry fit assembly to check the fit.

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With the handles & plaque fitted & the Major safely ensconced inside the casket was glued together.

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The casket was finished simply with wax ready for its final resting place.

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Lons

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Nice bit of work though sad circumstances.

I made oak caskets for both my mother and father and they were the most difficult pieces I ever made, far too emotional.
 
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A fitting piece of workmanship for a man who served his country. Well made Doug.
 
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Such a beautiful piece to work on in such sad circumstances. I can't think of a better tribute or resting place.
 
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That is the best looking casket I have ever seen well done Doug a true craftsman
 
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I used to do a lot of work for the Royal Logistics Core, back in the day when I mended musical instruments. Their band used to claim they were always late for functions because the transport never turned up on time. The irony.

That's a beautiful casket Doug. Such a paradox in making such a lovely thing to never be seen again.
 
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