Routing Miters and Grooves for a Mitered Box

Videos in the Series

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  How to Make Mitered Boxes

  August 7, 2012

  In this introductory video, Matt Kenney previews two ways to make boxes: mitered with splines and with mitered dovetails.
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  Resawing a Board for a Box

  August 7, 2012

  In this video, you'll learn how to get a perfect four-corner match for your box.
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  Routing Miters and Grooves for a Mitered Box

  August 7, 2012

  This video shows a router-table technique that will give you precise miters every time.
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  Cutting Mitered Dovetails for a Box

  August 7, 2012

  In this video on mitered boxes, you'll learn a challenging new twist on dovetails.
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  Cutting the Top and Bottom Panels for a Mitered Box

  August 7, 2012

  Learn how to make floating panels to accommodate seasonal wood movement.
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  Assembly and Glue-Up for a Mitered Box

  August 7, 2012

  In this video on mitered boxes, you'll learn two ways to glue up a box: one with clamps and one without.
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  Installing Hinges and a Lift for a Mitered Box

  August 7, 2012

  In this video, you'll learn how to accurately install box hinges and a shop-made ebony lift.
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  Making Tight-Fitting Trays for a Box

  August 7, 2012

  Learn how to cut and assemble small, piston-fit trays for the inside of a mitered box.
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  A Tried-and-True Finish for a Mitered Box

  August 7, 2012

  In this video, you'll learn how to prep the box and apply a hand-rubbed oil finish.