Thinking of building a casket? Here are a number of how-to articles, videos, tips & tricks for building caskets.
Some of our steel casket hardware parts are raw & unfinished. Achieve your creative look and casket styling through any number of ways to finish steel. The main reason for applying a finish is to prohibit rust (oxidation) of the surface. There are ma
The most common casket handle on both wood and metal caskets is a swingbar style. The reason for a swingbar vs. a stationary style is to allow for the casket to be as wide as possible while still fitting in a standard burial vault at 30 inches. The
Hinges for caskets are designed to be separable. This makes it easy to install and remove the casket lids during finishing and upholstery. Each hinge has two components. The base (or escutcheon) is the part that attaches to the top edge of the caske
The Miller Dowel - patented by Mike Miller of Chicago, IllinoisThe key to its utility is the unique patented stepped design. The first section acts like a clamp that securely holds the first piece to the second. The second section gives the joint she
Pure Tung Oil for Protecting Wood. This is coverage for the oil only, not diluted with Citrus Solvent, Pine Oil, or any other thinner. We recommend diluting 50/50 with a solvent to promote deeper penetration into the wood grain. The solvent will evap
Pure Tung Oil + Citrus Solvent. This is coverage for the oil only, not diluted with Citrus Solvent, Pine Oil, or any other thinner. We recommend diluting 50/50 with a solvent to promote deeper penetration into the wood grain. The solvent will evapora
This is pure tung oil mixed with natural resin to add depth to the wood grain and instantly have an aged look. First used by the Chinese more than 500 years ago to protect wood, masonry, and metal, pure tung oil is a hard drying oil that provides a l
Orange oil is an all-natural way to thin pure oil finishes. This oil will evaporate as the natural oil stays in your wood and cures. This natural solvent can also be used very effectively as a concentrated cleaner and degreaser. Buy orange oil for yo