Pair of side panels with ends cut to 10 degrees from vertical (see blueprint insets 1 and 2). Depending on the width of the boards you start with, you may need to rip (cut along the grain) to make your panels 18 inches wide-the width of the side, head, and foot panels is the height of the casket. Prepare the following panels by measuring boards and cutting to size. Set yourself up on a table or picnic table outside if you don't have adequate garage space or access to a workshop. In the photos you will see we are using a torsion box table in our workshop. A sturdy, flat table or workbench will make for a nice comfortable working environment to measure, cut, prepare, and assemble your coffin. Of course, if you have access to a shop with table saw, joiner-planer, and power sanders the job will move along much faster. A few power tools such as a skill saw and drill will make the job go a little faster. It is possible to build this entire coffin with only basic hand tools including a mallet or hammer, hand saw, tape measure, square, and a screw driver. We like cotton rope at 1-inch or 1.25-inch diameter as it provides a soft comfortable grip and adds an attractive finish to your coffin (see figure 7). This design also accommodates removal of the wood screws after the glue dries (about 24 hours) to meet the 100% biodegradable requirements of several natural burial and conservation cemeteries.įor handles, pick up some thick cotton rope. These instructions use a traditional rib design with glue and screws for easy construction and superior holding strength of the wood joinery (see figure 3). In addition to lumber, you need to equip yourself with some Elmer's wood glue, screws (or nails), or other wood fastener system. Another sustainable alternative to look for is lumber certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), urban wood, or air-dried wood. The old barn boards in these photos have much character and still provide all the strength found in new lumber. If your motivation is to be eco-friendly, consider searching for lumber to reclaim from an old building that is scheduled to be removed or re-sided. Reclaimed lumber from an old barn, garage, or other source is the best way to reduce, reuse, and recycle. or more.įor this project we are using pine lumber reclaimed from a 100 year-old barn (see figure 2). However, you may opt to use a finer quality wood such as oak, ash, or black walnut for the premium wood grain and finish, but be prepared for your finished coffin to weigh 200 lbs. You will want to use a soft wood (like pine or poplar) for the low cost, light weight, and workability of the wood. Also, 1-inch lumber is common and readily available. Thicker lumber will add unnecessary material weight and thinner will compromise on the strength and rigidity of your completed coffin. We highly recommend using standard 1-inch lumber planed to an actual thickness of three quarters of an inch (0.75in.). For 8-inch or 12-inch boards you can adjust your count accordingly. If you are purchasing 1x10 inch lumber this means you will need about twelve boards 8-10 feet long. For a typical coffin you will need about 60 board feet of lumber.
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