6' Armature is complete!

I mentioned it in a previous post, but now have the video and pictures to share.  I will probably end up using screws to secure several of the joints together.  Once I added the foam to the arms and legs and then added the clothes, there is more tension on the joints.  I also ordered two new hands since I only had the one shown in the picture...  They look good, but are too white so I will have to paint them a bit to make them match the mask a little better.

Coffin is complete! (for this year anyway)

I used 3/4" Pine plywood (three 4x8 sheets) and the plans at the following address:

http://wayneofthewoods.com/coffin%202.html

My joints aren't quite furniture grade, but it is very sturdy and will look great in the graveyard.  Before next year I will probably stain it and either add a cross to the lid or possibly cut a cross into the lid...  This took much less time that the 6' Armature since I had all the right tools:

• Table saw to cut the angles on the side boards
• Circular saw with straight edge to cut the top, bottom, and sides
• Hand plane to make the joints relatively tight
• Corded drill with countersink drill bits
• Cordless drill
• Speed triangle to keep things square and calculate the angles (which all matched what were listed on the website!

I fit very comfortably inside it, but haven't decided if I will be in it for Halloween this year or not... :-)