hey, why is there a coffin on the thumbnail? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 4 months ago by technomad@slrpnk.net to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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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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[-] BlackJerseyGiant@lemmynsfw.com 44 points 4 months ago

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.

[-] technomad@slrpnk.net 17 points 4 months ago

I didn't know that, thanks for sharing

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