I will update this thread as I make progress.
My Sister asked me to make her a box to hold toothpicks. I decided to make a few of them because although these are simple, people find out I am making them and then want one.
I decided to make two types (1) just add a flat top with a latch and hinges and (2) complete box that I need to cut into two pieces so that the top is not just a flat board.
I will make this simple so it is fast.
I started with some Walnut and some Cherry. Not spectacular wood, but OK anyway. All of these are 5/16" thick so that they will be thick enough for the closure to attach more easily to the tops that are just a board. Previously they were closer to 1/4" thick.
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This should be fast
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My first box I carefully marked things with a knife. By box three, I stopped using the knife. I make a pencil mark and then I eyeball the angle. Seems to work just fine and much faster.
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I even used an angle gauge. After box 1, no more angle gauge, just do it by eye.
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So many saws to choose from, grab my Veritas saw from Lee Valley.
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Not perfect but it will do.
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Use my knew concepts saw to clean out the waste. See how the blade is straight and not angled. That caused me some grief because I did not notice it on the first few cuts. Have never made that mistake before. Hopefully I never make it again.
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I do better when it is angled. I also cut too deep in a few places. My first one, I got better with the others.
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