Casket Hardware
Coffin Nails, Historic Square Nails, 1-1/2 in., 1 lb. bag
Rooted in an age-old tradition. These period coffin nails are cut much the same way they were 150 years ago. These solid-steel nails have outstanding durability and holding power. Sometimes the finest detail can affect the aesthetic of the project as a whole. These square-head nails will add that detail to your casket or coffin. Approximately 125 nails per 1 lb. bag. Square cut nails are very durable and have been used for over 200 years. They are hard to pull out because their shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails.
$17.25
Casket Crank, Adjustable Bed Wrench
Easily Adjust Your Casket Bed. Use this hex crank wrench to raise or lower adjustable casket beds. This tool has common names throughout the world including a Casket Crank, Casket Key, Church Key, and Adjustable Bed Wrench. Available in 5-inch and 14-inch rod lengths.
$17.00 - $47.50
End Cap, 1-1/2 inch Round
Add a finished look to your wooden handles. These end caps fit onto the ends of a 1-1/2 inch round wooden dowel handle. Order 8 tips to cover the ends of four handles on one casket. Antique finishes include; antique bronze, antique copper and venetian bronze. Polished finishes include; polished silver, polished gold and polished bronze. Matching swing bar handles also available. Specifications Size: 1-1/2 Inch, Round Length: 2-1/4 Inches long Material: Injection Molded Plastic Finishing process: PVD Vacuum Coating Finishing technique: Antiqued and Polished
$5.15 - $5.19
Bolt-Thru Swing Bar Casket Handles, 1-1/2 inch Round
These are the industry standard when it comes to swing bar style casket handle hardware. For four generations, Dixline has been stamping and finishing this swing bar handle bracket for casket builders all over the world. This is the design that has been copied by dozens of foreign casket hardware manufacturers. If you want the original, look no further. Antiqued finishes include; antique bronze, antique copper and venetian bronze. Polished finishes include; polished silver, polished gold and polished bronze. Add matching end caps to complete your project. Swing bar arms are designed to wrap around a 1-1/2 inch round wooden casket dowel (not included). As recent as 2015, one could typically find this standard size dowel at a local home improvement store; this seems no longer to be the case. Rockler, Woodcraft, Lowes all have limited selection online of 1-1/2 round, but only in lengths up to 36 and 48 inches. There is a wood shop in Maine that sells a 72" Ash dowel online. Order 12 swing bars for 4-pattern on each long side, or 16 swing bars for 6-pattern on each long side. These hinged swing bar arms bolt through the sidewall of the casket. The bolt is secured with a # 10 flat washer and a #10 machine screw nut (not included, order separately). Specifications Material: Steel Finishing process: Electroplating Finishing technique: Antiqued and Polished 4-1/2 Inches Long 1-3/4 Inches Wide
$5.39
Art Deco Adapter Style Swing Bar Casket Handle
Rarely Seen on Caskets Since 1940 This is truly a vintage Art Deco style casket handle bracket. This steel arm and adapter style casket handle is common on wood caskets. This type of arm hinges on a patented 3-hole pattern that is connected to an Art Deco single arm adapter, or lug. The adapter is secured to the outside of a wood casket with two screws. The arm is wrapped around an oval dowel handle made from wood or steel oval bar stock. This arm is available in two sizes including a 1x1-1/4 oval and a 1x1-3/8 oval. Both are compatible with our wooden oval dowel handles, with the smaller of the two making for a nice tight fit with our 1x1-1/4 oval wooden dowels. The 1x1-3/8 arm and adapter is a little easier to fit--especially if you are making your own oval dowel handles with a 1-inch bullnose bit, then order the 1x1-3/8 size. If you are fitting with our oval steel bar stock, use the 1x1-1/4 size. Order a set of 16 for a 6x2 handle pattern, or 12 for a 4x2 handle pattern. Add matching end caps to give your project a completed look.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. Arm is available in plain steel and in a variety of powder coated finish colors. If you have a particular color request, let us know and we can quote you. Plain steel arm and adapter come separate ready for finishing. Powder coated arms come preassembled with the adapter. Specifications Parts: G390 + G270 or G265 Bracket Height: 8 in. Adapter Height: 6 in. Adapter Width: 2-5/8 in. Arm Length: 4 in. Arm Width: 1-1/4 in. Arm Protrusion (at rest): 1-1/4 in. Handle Size: 1x1-1/4 Oval or 1x1-3/8 Oval Steel (arms): 0.025 (1/40 inch) - 24 ga. Steel (adapters): 0.050 inches (1/20 inch) - 18 ga. Steel Source: Made in USA, Always Finish: Powder Coat
$7.91
Bolt-Thru Swing Bar Casket Handles, 1x1-3/8 Oval
Swing Bar Brackets for Casket Handles 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 a bolt-through design. The bracket is secured to the side of the casket with a 1-1/8 inch #10 bolt through the casket wall with a #10-24 thread for a nut & washer on the inside. The arm hinges on a heavy-duty rivet. The whole assembly is heavier and more secure than the adapter style arms. These brackets are designed to secure to an 1-inch by 1-3/8-inch oval dowel casket handle. Notice, these brackets will fit Casket Builder Supply oval wooden dowel handles. This style of swing bar casket handle is designed to be covered with a decorative lug (a.k.a. a shield). We offer a variety of wooden lugs for multiple handle configurations. Add matching end caps to give your project a finished look. These parts are stamped from steel in Chicago, Illinois and powder coated in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This swing arm 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. Specifications Part No: G218BTA Arm Length: 4 in. Arm Width: 1-1/4 in. Arm Protrusion (at rest): 1-1/4 in. Handle Size: Oval 1x1-3/8 with 1/2 radius Bolt Length: 1-1/8 in. Thread: #10-24 Steel (arms): 0.025 (1/40 inch) - 24 ga. Steel Source: Made in USA, Always Finish: Unfinished or Powder Coated Finishing While we offer swingbar parts in a variety of polished and antique finishes, we also offer this part in plain steel. The plain steel parts are ready for your unique and creative finishing coat. 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.
$9.15
Classic Casket Corner, Queen Anne
Classic casket corner in Antique Bronze, Polished Silver or Polished Gold. Decorative metal corners 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. Then we ventured to Galva, IL where Dixline has been electroplating and polishing casket hardware since the 1920s. This genuine steel part is stamped in Chicago and electroplated and polished in Galva. Matching swingbar arms, lugs and end caps also available. This casket corner is the real deal. An American original. True vintage. Specifications Height: 8-1/8 in. Width: 3-1/4 in. Material: Steel Finish: Antiqued and Polished Origin: Illinois, USA
$18.00
Monaco Handle, Stationary, Casket/Coffin, Appliance Pull
Monaco Handle This stylish casket handle is inspired by the ornate architecture from Monaco, the worlds second smallest country. The handle features crisp lines with smooth curves and flared ends. With an array of popular colors to choose from, it is easy to match your design. This handle has four holes that fit #6 wood screws. For heavier casket applications, we recommend fitting the handle to your casket with a pair of #6 wood screws in the top set of holes and drill holes through the casket wall and secure with #6 machine screws with a nut and flat washer on the inside of your casket for added strength. SPECIFICATIONS Part: PP7427 Handle Width: 11-1/2 in. Handle Height: 4 in. Depth/Projection: 2-3/8 in. Weight: 12 oz. Finish: Metalized Plastic Origin: Brazil
$8.80 - $11.37
Twisted Cotton Rope, 1-1/4 inch, 3 Strand, Natural
Use this natural cotton fiber rope to make simple casket handles. The rope is the natural color of unbleached cotton. Rope is sold by the foot. Order at least 20 feet to create 8 handles on a standard casket with one single continuous piece of rope. Be sure to order a 1-1/4 inch drill bit if you don't already have one! Specifications Diameter: 1-1/4 inchesMaterial: 100% natural cotton
$3.96 - $689.00
Casket Corner, Art Deco
Classic decorative casket corner. Available finishes include; antiqued bronze, polished gold and polished silver. Decorative metal corners 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. Then we ventured to Galva, IL where Dixline has been electroplating and polishing casket hardware since the 1920s. This genuine steel part is stamped in Chicago and electroplated and polished in Galva. Swingbar arms, lugs and end caps in matching finishes also available. This casket corner is the real deal. An American original. True vintage. Specifications Height: 8-1/8 in. Width: 3-3/8 in. Material: Steel Finish: Antiqued and Polished Origin: Illinois, USA
$21.99
Swing Bar Casket Handle, Arm and Adapter, 1-1/4 Oval
This steel arm and adapter style casket handle is common on wood caskets. This type of arm hinges on a patented 3-hole pattern and can be connected to a simple single adapter or a pair of arms can be used with a lug. The arm is secured to the outside of a wood casket with single or double lug or bracket. The arm is wrapped around an oval dowel handle made from wood or steel oval bar stock. Order a set of 16 for a 6x2 handle pattern, or 12 for a 4x2 handle pattern.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 arm is compatible with 1x1-1/4 oval steel tubing. If you are planning to use our wooden dowel handles, use the 1x1-3/8 arm and adapter instead.Arm is available in plain steel and in a variety of powder coated finish colors. If you have a particular color request, let us know and we can quote you. Plain steel arm and adapter come separate ready for finishing. Powder coated arms come preassembled with the adapter. Specifications Part No: G240, G270Arm Length: 4 in.Arm Width: 1-1/4 in.Arm Protrusion (at rest): 1-1/4 in.Handle Size: Oval 1x1-1/4 with 1/2 radiusSteel (arms): 0.025 (1/40 inch) - 24 ga.Steel (adapters): 0.050 inches (1/20 inch) - 18 ga.Steel Source: Made in USA, AlwaysFinish: 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.
$2.46 - $5.11
Wheel Bolts, Handle Bolts, Concealed Bolt Head, Tire Bolt
Use these wheel bolts to make solid wood casket handles. The bolt twists tight in the wooden handle and will not turn when you secure the handle with a nut and washer. Cover the head of the bolt with a wooden plug. Historically this style of bolt was used to secure an iron tire to a wooden carriage wheel. Available in two sizes 1/4-20 by 3 inches in length 5/16-18 by 4 inches in length
$0.24 - $68.97