Hey ... I made this and sent it to a customer in New York from South Carolina 2 weeks ago, I've included a few pics to show the box before I sent it and what it looks like now.
When I make a box I miter the 4 sides and cut a slot just above the bottom of the sides for a 1/8 in piece of hard board to become the bottom. Then when dry I usually glue the top in place then the next day when dry I run it through the Bandsaw to include a 1/2 inch of the body of the box to remain attached to the top.
The Walnut top had been 1/2 thick stock I've had in my basement shop for a couple of years. my point being that I did not have to re-saw the top. After cutting the top off and then spray it inside and out with rattle can Rust- Oleum Clear Gloss Lacquer ... probably 3-4 coats until the finish was uniform.
I'm not a perfectionist and my prices reflect that, I sell of Etsy and an occasional referral.
What did I do wrong or what do I need to do differently as this is not the first time I've had warping issues?
Thank you,
Tim
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