The author’s father passed away and, remembering his wish for a simple pine box, the family decided to commission one that was more appropriate than a traditional casket. They worked with a local craftsman to create a box that was light, simple, and in the style of modern Scandinavian furniture that the father loved. The… Continue reading Handle and Joinery: A Guide to Expert Woodworking Techniques
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Deanne Measures
Dad, currently being the unassuming humble jokester he was, often reported that when the time arrived, all he wanted was “a pine box”. We laughed and stated, “positive, Father, we will not do everything extravagant.” But when the time did come, the extra we believed about it, the more we realized he was correct. The… Continue reading Deanne Measures
First incense casket: lid comes off
A gift for Ingrid. The lid has been taken off to display the mattress of sand that secures the incense in spot while it burns. The sand can be improved if and when it fills with ash. For about a decade I have been utilizing these cheap incense caskets imported from India. They are not… Continue reading First incense casket: lid comes off
First incense casket: closed up
A gift for Ingrid. This is the incense casket in its buttoned-up state. For about a ten years I have been employing these low cost incense caskets imported from India. They are not very excellent. For one point, they are extremely poorly designed, and I have experienced a single or two of them pretty much… Continue reading First incense casket: closed up
First incense casket: sticks stored in lower compartment
A gift for Ingrid. Right here the prime portion of the box has been lifted to reveal a storage space for incense sticks. For about a 10 years I have been utilizing these cheap incense caskets imported from India. They are not pretty great. For a person point, they are really poorly produced, and I… Continue reading First incense casket: sticks stored in lower compartment