[darkmaster]

Here are some pics of my casket project. This is a full size casket. Can be used with a prop, as in our first year, a talking skeleton setup. In our second year we used a person laying inside. No how to, but pictures to give ideas. It is made of a 2x2 frame, shethed in plywood, trimmed with pine. Lids are made from pine and plywood also. Hand rails are closet rods painted gold and inserted into pine brackets. Finished project is painted in white. Lids are hinged with two individual piano hinges. these are recommended because of the weight and the durability of opening and closing of the lid as needed. There is a solenoid and air cylinder system incorporated into the lid for raising. This can be removed to open and close manually.

 

[mrincredibletou]

Now that looks very cool, and will look authentic when finished. Great job!

 

[RookieSpooker]

Great looking casket. I wanted to build one with a curved top, but wasn't sure how. You made that part look pretty easy. Great job.

 

[propboy]

Looks sweet I hope you have a large place to store it
One of the nice things about it is you can use it as a trunk to store other props for the off-season.

Perfect for a live actor, great attention to detail.
-Pb

 

[BLAKKHEART]

Man I'm starting to get sleepy. Mind if I crash there! LOL It looks comfy.

 

[Dr. TerrorEyes]

Here are some pics of my casket project. This is a full size casket. Can be used with a prop, as in our first year, a talking skeleton setup. In our second year we used a person laying inside. No how to, but pictures to give ideas. It is made of a 2x2 frame, shethed in plywood, trimmed with pine. Lids are made from pine and plywood also. Hand rails are closet rods painted gold and inserted into pine brackets. Finished project is painted in white. Lids are hinged with two individual piano hinges. these are recommended because of the weight and the durability of opening and closing of the lid as needed. There is a solenoid and air cylinder system incorporated into the lid for raising. This can be removed to open and close manually.

Wow!! VERY nice! It will be awesome when all done. You should feel quite proud.

-Doc

 

[DaveintheGrave]

Looks great!! I've never seen anyone build a modern looking casket like that before.

 

[Front Yard Fright]

Very cool! I made one in 07 and built mine almost exactly like you did!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/frontyardfright/2007/100_1085.jpg
Nice work!
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Nice to see one that isn't a toe pincher.

 

[darkmaster]

Very cool! I made one in 07 and built mine almost exactly like you did!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/frontyardfright/2007/100_1085.jpg
Nice work!
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Nice job on yours.

 

[MsMeeple]

Wow, that looks great! way to go!

MsM

 

[Terra]

Wow, very spooky. The workmanship is terrific.

 

[kprimm]

Very good job on the casket. I almost have mine done but i just made a toe pincher for a pop up prop. Your casket looks very well made and i bet it's heavy. Thats always the problem with building props, there are so many you want to build and so little room to store them all.

 

[slaz]

Darkmaster, what a wonderful casket. Thanks for the info on how to do.
Front Yard Fright, I enjoyed yours too. Such creative members here.

 

[litemareb4xmas]

That's one helluva final resting place, maybe next year I'll make one. Think a toepincher will be all I can do this year.

 

[darkmaster]

Darkmaster, what a wonderful casket. Thanks for the info on how to do.
Front Yard Fright, I enjoyed yours too. Such creative members here.

Check out the new photos of my zombie project 2008. I just uploaded them.

 

[Skulkin]

darkmaster and frontyardfright, those are some great caskets. Just think of all the money you saved by making those yourself! They're outrageous to buy. Good job!

 

[darkmaster]

darkmaster and frontyardfright, those are some great caskets. Just think of all the money you saved by making those yourself! They're outrageous to buy. Good job!

If you can find them, the real ones are cheaper.

metal casket
Here is a sample of what I found afterwards. (Actually today)

 

[Deathtouch]

Now I know who to call for a casket when I am on the way out. That is awesome!