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How do I fit glass to show a corpse's face?

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Cut a hole in the lid. Use paneling molding (it has a recessed lip) to trim out the glass. I actually would recommend lexan -- it will take storage much better.

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How do you cut the 53-degree angle cuts with a Skilsaw?

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The scale on a saw is reversed. 0 degrees is actually 90 degrees. The angle you are looking to set is 37 degrees.

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Is the coffin lid made from one piece from top to bottom?

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Most likely. You could theoretically split it up, but the lid is probably easiest to attach in one piece, like the base.

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Could I sleep in the coffin?

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You could, but I don't recommend it.

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Would these angles be the same if they were scaled down, or would that change depending on size?

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The angles will be the same, scaling down will only change the measurements and the finished size of the coffin.

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Approximately how much money will I need to do this?

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It cost me $30 for each 4 x 8, the piano hinge was approximately $10, handle for the inside was $3, and glue and nails combined came to $7.

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How could I make the lining for a coffin?

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I would recommend looking it up on Google, but generally you'll want to choose the appropriate material (like cotton, silk, etc.) and then find a way to attach it to the inside of the coffin.

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How do I make a lining for a coffin?

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Either cut thin wood strips or get thin center molding (where 2 panels come together), with the fabric edge inside and most of it outside. Staple it though the molding, then fold the fabric to the inside. For the bottom you can use a big piece of Styrofoam and cover as you would a dinning chair seat, then glue it in the coffin with the sides folded under it.

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What is the depth of this coffin?

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The depth is 1 foot deep. You could change the depth by making the sides taller or shorter.

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Are the measurements given to the inside or outside of the miter

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You will have to cut the angles on the side pieces towards the inside of the miter.

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Do the side panels need to have extra support to hold the entire project together?

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As long as you use wood glue and enough screws, the sides will stay in place.

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How long does it take to build one?

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This totally depends on how proficient you are with carpentry and handling the required tools. You could also have all the pieces cut for you at a home improvement store and then just assemble the coffin if you want to save time.

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Do you need to paint a coffin?

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If you want it to be waterproof, you would need to paint it with waterproof paint. If you want a specific color, you'd want to paint it. Otherwise, no.

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Can this be made out of something other than wood that wouldn't decay fast that also isn't plastic?

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You have three real options: wood, plastic and metal.

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How do you add shelves inside a coffin to make book shelve

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You can stand it up and attach ledges to make it look more like a bookshelf.

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