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Woodworking @lemmy.ca

technomad @slrpnk.net

10mo ago

hey, why is there a coffin on the thumbnail?

It's super cool and all, but also kind of ominous? I feel like something more inviting might be a better fit.

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Better?
- 🤣
  Much better, thanks
- Damn, that's a quality woodworking project. Look at those joints! /s
  
  Guaranteed to last a lifetime, for sure!

Many, many moons ago, it was custom for an apprentice carpenter to build his own coffin as a test to graduate to Master Carpenter. I think the coffin is highly appropriate.
- I didn't know that, thanks for sharing

There was a contest for project submissions to be chosen as the sublemmy photo that took place in October. Hence the coffin. I reckon it was supposed to be a semi regular contest but ya know... Life.
You could make a post calling for a new contest, I think that would be cool. I was meaning to participate in the next one anyway.
- Oh awesome! I didn't know that was a thing.
  Maybe I will do that
  
  Hey I’m the moderator and yes that’s exactly what happened. It was an “autumn theme” woodworking contest. I was just thinking that it would be great to do another contest. Would you like to pick a theme? Could be something like “make a tissue box” or “make something Christmas themed”.
- Thank you yes that’s exactly what happened. Sorry it’s been so long. Let’s have another friendly woodworking contest! Then we can replace the spooky coffin 😁

Well, it IS woodworking 😁

I never noticed actually, well spotted
- Thanks

I’m definitely well on my way to building my own coffin for my me & my partner 🫶🏼

It's not a regular coffin, it's a child or baby's coffin so don't worry.

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