Casket Hardware
Lug, Single, Tall Art Deco, Adapter
Decorative metal casket handle adapters were common on American caskets built in the 1920s through the 1950s. Consolidation, off-shore production, and cost-cutting measures from the 1960s to present day have resulted in the loss of many of these decorative metal corners. We ventured to northwest neighborhoods of Old Chicago just off West Fullerton Avenue--an historical area home to dozens of legacy machine shops, as well as furniture and clothing manufacturers. We found the original location where these parts were stamped from American steel on equipment that has been operating since the 1920s. This casket adapter is the real deal. An American original. True vintage not stamped since 1948. This adapter is compatible with any adapter style swing arm. Designed to fasten to the outside wall of the casket with two wood screws. SpecificationsHeight: 6 in.Width: 2-1/8 in.Material: SteelFinish: None (raw steel)
$3.34
Iron Braces and Brackets, Heavy Duty
These heavy duty internal braces add structural support and strengthen wood joints. Help resist the natural forces in wood that cause cracks, splits, and open miter joints. These economical plain steel braces are ideal for reinforcing casket floor joinery, corner joinery, and lid construction. Available in 180-degree (flat) straps, you can hammer them to various other angles for inside casket lid support. Any angle can be made for you in custom orders of 100 pieces or more. These braces accelerate build time and help reassure integrity of your finished casket while in storage through the challenges of seasonal changes in temperature and humidity. Specifications Material: Steel Thickness: 0.104 in. Width: 1 in. Length: 5 in. Angle: 180 degrees (flat) - call or email for other angles
$1.55
Casket Handles, Bar Stock Tubing, Smooth Oval, 1 x 1-1/4
This decorative steel bar stock fits a 1 by 1-1/4 oval bar style swing arm bracket. It is available in standard 72 inch lengths to accommodate either a single handle on the long side of a casket or cut into short handles for the end of a casket. Short bars can also be used to construct 3 separate handles for a casket (a.k.a. an EAR). Specifications Profile Size: 1 x 1-1/4 in. Oval Length: 72 in. Steel: 0.050 inches (1/20 inch) - 18 ga. Steel Source: Made in USA, Always Finish: Unfinished Part No: TM28 Finishing These parts are ready for your unique and creative finishing coat. While we offer bar stock parts in a small variety of polished and antique finishes, there are countless methods to finish these steel parts to achieve the unique style you want. Learn more by reading our article on how to finish raw steel. History We've partnered with General Machinery & Mfg. Co. of Chicago to revive these unique vintage parts--some of which have not been produced since the 1950s. Learn more about these vintage parts by reading about our suppliers. The first thing you will notice when you receive these parts is that the steel is higher quality and heavier gage than many similar brackets made by others.
$25.50
Casket Handles, Swing Bar, 5/8x1-1/4 Bar, Triple Groove, Arm Only
This swing bar is the real vintage. We've partnered with General Machinery & Mfg. Co. of Chicago to revive these unique vintage parts--some of which have not been produced since the 1940s. Learn more about these vintage parts by reading about our suppliers. The first thing you will notice when you receive these parts is that the steel is higher quality and heavier gage than many similar brackets made by others. This type of arm is an adapter design. The bracket is secured to the side of the casket with single or double lug or bracket. The arm hinges on a patented 3-hole pattern. Specifications Part No: G307 Arm Length: 3-3/4 in. Arm Width: 1 in. Arm Protrusion (at rest): 1-1/4 in. Handle Size: Bar 5/8x1-1/4 with 1/4 radius Steel (arms): 0.025 (1/40 inch) - 24 ga. Steel Source: Made in USA, Always Finish: Unfinished Finishing These parts are ready for your unique and creative finishing coat. While we offer swing arm parts in a small variety of polished and antique finishes, there are countless methods to finish these steel parts to achieve the unique style you want. Learn more by reading our article on how to finish raw steel.
$2.49