My first box joint project.

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My first box joint project.

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This was my first box joint boxs. I am mostly a wood carver . I have made a few boxes but had never done box joints. My first trys did not go well. I was using a jig on the miter gage. I finally made a sled and it all worked. Thankful for YouTube. It is poplar and pine.
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Very nice. That’s still something I want to learn how to do.
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For a first attempt, you done real gud!!!


Now about that slot in the top?
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Nice work.
I've made a lot of small boxes using the box joint like that. I use my miter gauge and a jig I made to do it. It works well. I also use the jig and the box joint for drawers because it makes for nice strong drawers.
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Excellent work!
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Nice! Those are some sweet corners!
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Very nice work! Really solid looking box.
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Good on ya. My guess is the slot is for mad money?
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Are you making an heirloom spot welder? (I don't know why but you'll have to jump up to 12:45 to see the finished box)

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Nice job
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