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How to Make Mitered Boxes
In this introductory video, Matt Kenney previews two ways to make boxes: mitered with splines and with mitered dovetails.
Aug 07, 2012
In this video workshop, you’ll learn how to make these two elegant wood boxes. The mitered box with splines is ideal for a woodworker who is just starting out. The mitered dovetail box is a Master Class technique for a seasoned woodworker who wants to test their skills. This workshop will include instructions on resawing boards to get a perfect four-corner match, cutting grooves, miters and mitered dovetails, techniques for making floating top and bottom panels to accommodate seasonal wood movement, assembly, glue up, installing hinges and hardware, building tight-fitting trays, and finishing.
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Videos in the Series
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How to Make Mitered BoxesAugust 7, 2012 -
Resawing a Board for a BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Routing Miters and Grooves for a Mitered BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Cutting Mitered Dovetails for a BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Cutting the Top and Bottom Panels for a Mitered BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Assembly and Glue-Up for a Mitered BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Installing Hinges and a Lift for a Mitered BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
Making Tight-Fitting Trays for a BoxAugust 7, 2012 -
A Tried-and-True Finish for a Mitered BoxAugust 7, 2012
Comments
The plans indicate the top is 3/8” thick however I am clearly doing something wrong as I need to use 3/4” to make the design work.
Anyone else come across this issue or know what I am doing wrong?
yeah, I am trying to figure that out also. If you use a 1/4 dado, you need 3- 1/4 sections on the top edge. How is Matt doing that out of 3/8?
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