Chris Atzinger
12-09-2013, 4:02 PM
Hi,
I am starting some quick box builds (small decorative boxes for Xmas gifts). The boxes will be made with splined miters, the bottoms and lids will be 1/4" panels trapped in groves on all four sides by the sides of the box. I want to line the bottom and lid on the inside with fabric. I planned on lining the panels before gluing them in, so that it was clean and tight to the edges, but I am afraid that if I then go to apply a finish (probably wipe on poly, given my time constraints), it will get sucked up by the fabric and bleed into, looking bad.
Should I try to finish the inside of the box before gluing it up? Should I just try mask it off really well? Is there a better way?
Thanks
Chris
I am starting some quick box builds (small decorative boxes for Xmas gifts). The boxes will be made with splined miters, the bottoms and lids will be 1/4" panels trapped in groves on all four sides by the sides of the box. I want to line the bottom and lid on the inside with fabric. I planned on lining the panels before gluing them in, so that it was clean and tight to the edges, but I am afraid that if I then go to apply a finish (probably wipe on poly, given my time constraints), it will get sucked up by the fabric and bleed into, looking bad.
Should I try to finish the inside of the box before gluing it up? Should I just try mask it off really well? Is there a better way?
Thanks
Chris