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cj1 · 07-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Today when I took the miniature coffin jewelry box i posted in the scroller galery here, to work . I was taking a break and our secretary came up with a question that took me by surprise. she ask if I would build her a coffin for her future trip to the other side , when ever that day comes , she stated she wanted me to do inlays and overlays into the design also. I replied it was to early in the morning for a joke like that. To my surprise she pulls out her check book and handed me a blank check and told me to fill in the amount and I could start when ever i wanted to...Guess what ..I felt crazy on my break while I was jotting down her.... height, width, and all. She did mention that way she could see what most people don,t get to see while they are living... But anyway this is a first project of this sort for me ........

yost69 · 07-07-2009, 02:16 AM

Ok thats wierd..........

But i guess someone has to do it. Better you then me.

Ben

woodgeek · 07-07-2009, 04:10 AM

Here is a link that might be helpful
Build your own coffin
I admire people that accept a challenge outside of their comfort zone but I wouldn't be caught dead building a coffin (sorry, just couldn't resist).

Janette · 07-07-2009, 04:28 AM

I think Lee Valley and Rockler carry accessory parts for them. She's planning ahead - which is a good thing but what will she do with it until the time comes to jump in? Storage? Guess you could store blankets and linens in it. It would make a heck of a conversation piece. Then you never know, you may just find yourself with a new business once others see it.

cj1 · 07-07-2009, 10:13 AM

I ask where she will store it , and she stated that until she uses it ( ha ha ), that she is going to use it as a coffee table in her living room, that way her mother _in_ law, won,t come over as much as she does now........its hard to keep a straight face when some one tells you this, but hey she,s the customer, and they are always right.........

JohnB · 07-07-2009, 11:16 AM

G'day CJ,
A good commission although a bit weird.
Just make sure you nail the bottom on good, you wouldn't want any accidents

Jediscroller · 07-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Hehehe, I've often thought about building my own. thought it might be kinda neat to get buried in one last project.

sawdustus · 07-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Now that's a horse of a different color; but, to each his(her) own the farmer said as he kissed the cow.

george

Pajaro · 07-07-2009, 01:18 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ yikes!

I think I would have to take the "NOT" option on that one.

Also if I had my way about it. When I die, just put me in a plastic bag. And bury me. Funeral's are for the living.

tony coleman · 07-07-2009, 01:48 PM

bet no one else can say they got that kind of job as a first commision.trouble is,you dont know how long you have too make.

07-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
cj1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	From miniature to full size Today when I took the miniature coffin jewelry box i posted in the scroller galery here, to work . I was taking a break and our secretary came up with a question that took me by surprise. she ask if I would build her a coffin for her future trip to the other side , when ever that day comes , she stated she wanted me to do inlays and overlays into the design also. I replied it was to early in the morning for a joke like that. To my surprise she pulls out her check book and handed me a blank check and told me to fill in the amount and I could start when ever i wanted to...Guess what ..I felt crazy on my break while I was jotting down her.... height, width, and all. She did mention that way she could see what most people don,t get to see while they are living... But anyway this is a first project of this sort for me ........

07-07-2009, 02:16 AM	#2
yost69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berkeley Springs, WV Posts: 129	Ok thats wierd.......... But i guess someone has to do it. Better you then me. Ben __________________ Alcohol is not the answer. It just makes you forget the question. http://www.huhdowhat.com

07-07-2009, 04:10 AM	#3
woodgeek Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	Here is a link that might be helpful Build your own coffin I admire people that accept a challenge outside of their comfort zone but I wouldn't be caught dead building a coffin (sorry, just couldn't resist). __________________ Rod in Molalla Oregon happily cutting with a DW 788

07-07-2009, 04:28 AM	#4
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,108 Blog Entries: 4	I think Lee Valley and Rockler carry accessory parts for them. She's planning ahead - which is a good thing but what will she do with it until the time comes to jump in? Storage? Guess you could store blankets and linens in it. It would make a heck of a conversation piece. Then you never know, you may just find yourself with a new business once others see it. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

07-07-2009, 10:13 AM	#5
cj1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 76	Furniture I ask where she will store it , and she stated that until she uses it ( ha ha ), that she is going to use it as a coffee table in her living room, that way her mother _in_ law, won,t come over as much as she does now........its hard to keep a straight face when some one tells you this, but hey she,s the customer, and they are always right.........

07-07-2009, 11:16 AM	#6
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,858	G'day CJ, A good commission although a bit weird. Just make sure you nail the bottom on good, you wouldn't want any accidents __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

07-07-2009, 12:01 PM	#7
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Hehehe, I've often thought about building my own. thought it might be kinda neat to get buried in one last project. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

07-07-2009, 12:09 PM	#8
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	Now that's a horse of a different color; but, to each his(her) own the farmer said as he kissed the cow. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

07-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#9
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ yikes! I think I would have to take the "NOT" option on that one. Also if I had my way about it. When I die, just put me in a plastic bag. And bury me. Funeral's are for the living. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. " Last edited by Pajaro; 07-09-2009 at 04:35 PM. Reason: add a comment

07-07-2009, 01:48 PM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	bet no one else can say they got that kind of job as a first commision.trouble is,you dont know how long you have too make. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

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