Boarded Coffin Building
Event Details
Students will construct a plain, sturdy coffin in the style of those from the early 1900’s–a simple pine box, made with care. Starting with a few boards, some cut nails,
Event Details
Students will construct a plain, sturdy coffin in the style of those from the early 1900’s–a simple pine box, made with care. Starting with a few boards, some cut nails, and mainly employing hand tools, students will lay out, prepare, and assemble a coffin to be used when the time comes. Options for using the coffin to store books, records, or other items will be explored as well. Beginner class.
Time
October 3, 2026 9:00 am - October 4, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Tillers International
10515 E OP Ave. Scotts, MI 49008
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Organizer
Rob Collins
Rob Collins is a full-time high school teacher, oxen teamster and woodworker. He is the president of the Midwest Ox Drovers Association and writes extensively...
Rob Collins is a full-time high school teacher, oxen teamster and woodworker. He is the president of the Midwest Ox Drovers Association and writes extensively about oxen and teamstering.