tomgobbler Report post Posted September 2, 2020 As the time was looking like it was getting close - I went to him and asked if I could build his casket . What a difficult question to ask someone ,almost as difficult as asking for his daughters hand ..... he said I’ve always wanted just a pine box so I built him a pine box . the first pic has his brand in the cow hide then he did incredible things for NPC and the community of many years & the family wanted that incorporated. had the rest of the family over to help line the inside with foam and white satin . my 10 year old sewed the pillow case for her papa as the grandkids called him . i don’t know why the 3rd pic is upside down - no I didn’t put on that way 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coueser Report post Posted September 2, 2020 You do outstanding work! Love that the other family members helped out as well. . . Will mean much more to them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddielasvegas Report post Posted September 2, 2020 Here ya go. A life to be celebrated and wonderful that you involved the family. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted September 2, 2020 Nice. What are the small blocks on the lid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted September 2, 2020 Can I get a cardboard one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomgobbler Report post Posted September 2, 2020 The blocks are dual purpose - handles to lift the lid with - something to get a hold of - and they slide tight over the edge when closed keeping it tight and helping to keep it square . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, tomgobbler said: The blocks are dual purpose - handles to lift the lid with - something to get a hold of - and they slide tight over the edge when closed keeping it tight and helping to keep it square . Gotcha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted September 2, 2020 Always love the way you get cowhide into your caskets....plus I need to take some interior lessons from you!!!! Looks really good, sorry for the loss in the family! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Thats cool! Is he still alive? Did he get to see it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Man, if thats "just a pine box", then sign me up for that. Thats a gorgeous final resting place. What a bittersweet honor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntnfish Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Very nice work! You sir are a true craftsman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Tommy sure sorry to hear about yoir FIL but very nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Non-Typical Solutions said: Always love the way you get cowhide into your caskets....plus I need to take some interior lessons from you!!!! Looks really good, sorry for the loss in the family! You and him build some amazlingy good looking sad boxes. I’d be proud to be buried in a casket that either of you made. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomgobbler Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Thanks for all the kind words - no he didn’t get to see it - at least in the physical since - we had the viewing Tonight - and it “fit” who he was really well . I am performing the marriage ceremony for my son tomorrow night and then the funeral on Friday . so been quite a Crazy week . yea Jeff’s ( non typical solutions) work is really amazing As well . He does some neat stuff . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 3, 2020 Very cool. Lot of respect for you and your father in law Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
