ᐅ Foundation Stone / Time Capsule – Origin and Destination?

Hello,

now that our construction is about to start soon, we have also been thinking about a foundation stone or a time capsule.

We have already decided what to put inside, and now we are just wondering where to get a suitable container...

We are thinking of a metal tube that can be sealed at both ends (perhaps with screw caps).

However, we haven't been able to find anything suitable online right away.

Does anyone happen to have an idea where we could get such a tube (diameter approximately 5 cm (2 inches), length 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches))?

We plan to embed the tube into the concrete slab, or is there any reason not to do so?

Best regards,

Dirk

Hello Dirk,

a nice idea, though unfortunately a bit outdated!

Doc.Schnaggls schrieb:

Does anyone here happen to have an idea where we could get a pipe like this (diameter approx. 5 cm (2 inches), length 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches))?

I wouldn’t want to spend too much money on it, since it’s more of a symbolic gesture. Take a look at the Swedish store (tons of cans), Nanunana or similar shops. Or, if you're up for a bit of fun crafting, you could, for example, repurpose a "pop-top or savings tin." You can also find lids – for example, for dog or cat food – for a small amount. PVC pipe could work as well...

Doc.Schnaggls schrieb:

We would then embed the pipe in the concrete slab; is there any reason not to do this?

Where else would you put it?

Regards, Bauexperte

Some people build a type of cavity using facing bricks at a corner of the house.

Hello,

we have already found what we needed. Our local tinsmith still has one of these parts in stock.

When laying the foundation stone of our local church, his great-great-grandfather (!!!) made two such time capsules, but only one was needed.

@Bauexperte: Maybe I’m a bit old-fashioned, but to me, a time capsule or foundation stone simply belongs as part of the process.

Regards,

Dirk

That's great!

It really adds a lot of character to the whole thing!

Hello,

I have a rather basic question... What is a time capsule, and what do you put inside it? I’m not familiar with this tradition at all.