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My inspiration for this project is ScareFx's $25 Full-size toe-pincher coffin. http://blogcrypt.com/ScareFX/2397/ To make my version I used 4 pallets

My inspiration for this project is ScareFx's $25 Full-size toe-pincher coffin. http://blogcrypt.com/ScareFX/2397/ To make my version I used 4 pallets

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Use a reciprocating saw to cut off the nails from the pallets to separate the boards. This is a lot of work and you need a helper to hold up the palle

Use a reciprocating saw to cut off the nails from the pallets to separate the boards. This is a lot of work and you need a helper to hold up the palle

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Lay out the best narley pieces of wood to make your lid. Mine is 6 feet long and 27 inches at the widest point.

Lay out the best narley pieces of wood to make your lid. Mine is 6 feet long and 27 inches at the widest point.

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To make three cross braces to attach the pallet wood together at the top, center and bottom; measure the center of the lid and subtract 4 inches to ge

To make three cross braces to attach the pallet wood together at the top, center and bottom; measure the center of the lid and subtract 4 inches to ge

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At the top, bottom and middle: slide a section of the fence post underneath. Leave a 2 inch space from all sides.

At the top, bottom and middle: slide a section of the fence post underneath. Leave a 2 inch space from all sides.

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First, a word about pre-drilling. Do not skip this step. Pallet wood is old and it really wants to split. If you do not pre-drill your holes it will s

First, a word about pre-drilling. Do not skip this step. Pallet wood is old and it really wants to split. If you do not pre-drill your holes it will s

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Flip over and add another cross brace for stability. I used a skinny piece of pallet wood for that. In case you noticed. The center cross brace in m

Flip over and add another cross brace for stability. I used a skinny piece of pallet wood for that. In case you noticed. The center cross brace in m

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You will now mark the outline of the toe-pincher. For the bottom angle: Take a long board and starting 16 inches from the top and 3 inches from the ed

You will now mark the outline of the toe-pincher. For the bottom angle: Take a long board and starting 16 inches from the top and 3 inches from the ed

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You must make sure that the cross braces gives you enough clearance for the sides when you close it. If too long, cut off with a hand saw.

You must make sure that the cross braces gives you enough clearance for the sides when you close it. If too long, cut off with a hand saw.

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Lid nearly done but not nearly scary enough...

Lid nearly done but not nearly scary enough...

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Pre-drill and screw in accent boards to give it a creepier look. They also firm up the boards if you screw in each board to the accent piece.

Pre-drill and screw in accent boards to give it a creepier look. They also firm up the boards if you screw in each board to the accent piece.

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Cut off edge of accent boards with saw.

Cut off edge of accent boards with saw.

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Top is done!!!!

Top is done!!!!

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For the bottom of the coffin, there is no need to use pallet wood. Plywood is fine. Place top of lid on the plywood and trace out. Be sure to swing on

For the bottom of the coffin, there is no need to use pallet wood. Plywood is fine. Place top of lid on the plywood and trace out. Be sure to swing on

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Here you can see the pattern made.

Here you can see the pattern made.

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Cut out bottom using circular saw. Bottom and top is now complete.

Cut out bottom using circular saw. Bottom and top is now complete.

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I had a bunch of pallets and I thought they be great wood to make an old-looking coffin. Tutorial can be found here: https://www.halloweenforum.com/threads/pallet-toe-pincher-coffin.206066/
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