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THE TOOLBOX

FLUSHING & SEPARATING THE LID

In this video, we’ll be carrying out quite possibly the scariest part of the entire project, separating the lid. This stage requires a lot of prep and is also a great time to focus on sanding and filling gaps around the box. Good luck!

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to setup the router
    - How to rout a groove
    - How to separate with a saw
    - How to plane the lid flat

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

My 5 Favourite Tools for Hand Cut Joinery
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Welcome to the scariest part of the project. In this lesson, I’ll be showing you how to use a router to cut a channel around the lid, before removing the remainder using a handsaw. Be sure to practice using a router before doing it for real!

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5 Tips to INSTANTLY Improve Your Dovetails
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If you’re looking for some extra little tips to help you with your dovetailing, there are some great pointers in this video that will help you to improve everything from your marking out to sawing to chiselling.

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The Dovetail Box Project
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Looking for an easy project that eases you into the world of fine woodworking? Here's the project for you!

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