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Woodworking build a box. Part 2 in our video workshop on box making. Today s project is a basic box. Two ways to build a box 1. Honestly most projects including all kinds of furniture are just a variation on the basic box.
You can use repurposed wood from previous projects boards from broken down pallets or you can. A router table technique for precise miters. I m using basic 3 4 lumber for this box today. Mastering a few key skills will help you get started.
As a cornerstone of woodworking the box is a major component to any project. The box is the most elemental structure but don t take that to mean that it s simple. Knowing how to make a box is a very useful and even necessary woodworking skill. How to get a perfect four corner match in part one of our video workshop on boxmaking.
We asked three woodworkers to build a simple box to see how each would approach the task. Test your mettle with a challenging new. Making a wooden box with a sliding lid 1. Keep all your basic tools in your workspace.
Paint colors may vary slightly from those shown. So let s get started. Availability varies by market for lumber. If using power tools make sure that you have.