A box joint looks a bit like a dovetail, but you can make it with a table saw. Getting it right requires careful layout, but it’s worth the effort. Take your time and you’ll have joinery that’s strong and attractive. You also get to make a jig—a custom-made gadget that accura...
This box joint jig is really cool since it enables you to cut different sized box joints using a single blade. It's relatively easy to put together and it works really well. This jig is an attachment to my previous table saw cross cut sled, which I've made a very detailed Instructable...
Next we need to size the splines. If the splines won’t be exposed you can leave them a little undersized in width to make sure they don’t keep the joints from going together. 4. Cut Splines To cut these splines, I put a joint together and measured the gap. Then cut my ¼” ...
Bring the cut joints together to make a right angled corner, check how things line up and fit, and adjust the cutter depth if required. Repeat this set up for your chosen box material. Do all the halving joint slots first, the two long boards and then the two short boards. Remember th...
corners. Coped joints are used specifically for contoured molding because the cut follows the contours of the molding's face. With a coped joint, the first piece of molding is cut square and runs all the way into the corner. The second piece is coped to fit against the face of the ...
After freehand routing close to the scribed lines, use a sharp chisel to clean up the sidewalls and corners. Epoxy the keys in place. Once the epoxy has cured, use a block plane or power sander to trim the keys flush to the slab surface. Then sand smooth. ...
We have to make the case for the benefits of working together to our colleagues and counterparts. As a group, we have to agree on the importance of collaborating on projects and proving joint outcomes with meaningful case studies. It’s a massive cultural shift to change from individual ...
If you’ve ever bought unframed art or made a beautiful painting with an unframed canvas and it feels like something’s missing, then I’m here to show you how to make it look finished! You probably already have the tools in your toolbox and can finish this project in a weekend (or ...
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Tip the washer over on its front or side to gain access through the bottom of the machine, which is generally open and doesn't have a service panel. Step 3: To remove the top of the cabinet, insert a stiff-bladed putty knife into the joint between the top and side panels and give ...