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These easy step-by-step instructions with picture will show you how to build a casket as a prop.

Steps

  1. 1
    Go to the local hardware store, Home Depot is an excellent choice. Buy 2 pieces of plywood that are 2 feet (0.6 m) longer than the height needed by 3 feet (0.9 m) and 2 pieces the height needed minus 2 feet (0.6 m). by 1.5 feet (0.5 m). Also buy 3 pieces of plywood that are 1.5 feet (0.5 m). by 3 feet (0.9 m). also buy lots of nails, primer, and paint.
  2. 2
    Prime the wood with primer. After it has dried, paint it.
  3. 3
    Cut the 2 pieces that are the height plus 2 feet (0.6 m). by 3 feet (0.9 m). into the shape shown the cut edge should be 3 feet (0.9 m) long. lay the pieces out like shown in the diagram.
  4. 4
    Nail all pieces, but the top, together as shown.
  5. 5
    Make comfortable accommodations on the inside of the casket.

Things You'll Need

  • Lots and lots of nails
  • Plywood
  • Paint and wood primmer

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Categories: Stub | Woodworking

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