Videos in the Series

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  Discover the Joy of Making Boxes

  July 11, 2012

  Doug Stowe talks about how he got into making boxes and the woodworking lessons you'll discover along the way.

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  Resawing Stock to Make Box Sides

  July 11, 2012

  In this video you'll learn how to choose the best wood for box making and how to resaw it to thickness using the tablesaw or bandsaw.

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  Make a Sled to Cut Box Miters

  July 11, 2012

  In this video Doug Stowe shows how to build and use a simple sled that cuts accurate box miters every time.

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  Simple Way to Glue up a Mitered Box

  July 11, 2012

  Forget the clamps. All you need to glue together a mitered box are clean joints and a roll of packing tape.

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  A Sled for Cutting Miter-Joint Keys

  July 11, 2012

  Adding keys is an attractive way to reinforce a box miter joint. Build this sled to make the job easier.

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  Keyed Miters and Box Lids

  July 11, 2012

  Learn how to glue and trim this attractive miter reinforcement and how to make two different lids for a box.

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  A Jig for Cutting Finger Joints

  July 11, 2012

  Finger joints can be fussy to cut. This jig makes the job easy and precise.

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  Make a Finger-Joint Box

  July 11, 2012

  Learn how to build an attractive box with a sliding lid.

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  Add Hidden Splines to Box Miters

  July 11, 2012

  A spline is a powerful way to strengthen a miter joint. A simple jig will make the job fast and accurate.

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  Danish Oil is Perfect for Boxes

  July 11, 2012

  Easy to apply, a Danish oil finish pops the grain, protects the surface, and beautifies your box.

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  Mounting External Box Hinges

  July 11, 2012

  These no-hinge mortises are attractive and install easily.

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  Mortised Brass Hinges

  July 11, 2012

  Learn how to install mortised brass hinges using a story stick on your router table.

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  Make a Leather Hinge for a Box

  July 11, 2012

  Make a truly unique box with a custom-made leather hinge.

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  Shopmade Wooden Hinges

  July 11, 2012

  Make your boxes stand out with unique wooden hinges.

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  Add Dividers and Trays to a Box

  July 11, 2012

  A box maker's tips on adding and customizing dividers and trays to suit any box.