Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery
Finishing the Box
A course by Helen Welch , Woodworker and Head Instructor at the London School of Furniture Making
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Finishing the Box
Overview
“It's finally time to add the finishing touches to your box. In this lesson, I will show you how to apply an oil finish and put the brass rods in place.”
In this video lesson Helen Welch addresses the topic: Finishing the Box, which is part of the Domestika online course: Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery. Learn woodworking techniques to cut, sand, and assemble wooden pieces with classic dovetail joints.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Finishing the Box In this lesson, we'll finish the outside of the box. The first thing we'll do is apply the sanding sealer. I'm using a slightly narrower foam brush for the edges on the top because it's easier to control. I'll start with the inside of the box lid and work my way out. I want to try and do this lid in one go, so I'll use these cones... that have little points on the top so that I can rest the lid on those points while I finish applying acrylic to the top. They will leave little marks, but they will sand out in the next stage. We'll leave this to dry for 20 minutes before w...”
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Course summary for: Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking
Helen Welch
A course by Helen Welch
Helen Welch is a woodworker from London with decades of experience. She started her career as an apprentice carpenter before moving to guitar making. Eventually, she found her passion in teaching. After teaching at the London Metropolitan University, in 2013, Helen founded the London School of Furniture Making. There, she has created a space where both beginners and more experienced makers alike can learn the fundamental skills for success in their woodworking through short but intensive introductory workshops. She’s had the opportunity to take her woodworking expertise to television as well, having served as a judge on Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker.
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