Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

Overview

“In this lesson, I will explain how to fit the lid to the box. With the lid in position, you will learn how to cut out the recess for the thumb lift. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Fitting the Lid, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations. Master woodworking hand tools to create durable, timeless furniture with traditional techniques and expert guidance.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Fitting the Lid Now that we've shaped the thumb lift, we can go ahead and cut out the recess in the front of the box. With the lid in place, I'll draw around the tab. I'll take my marking gauge and gauge slightly deeper than the thickness of the tab at the point that it goes into the recess. I will take this point here and maybe recess this or set this marking gauge 1 mm lower than the actual thickness. I'll bring down these lines here. Because the lid is tapered, so it's thicker back here, I'll set the distance from the top edge of the box to where the back of this recess will finish. Ma...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

• Level: Beginner
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• 1497 students
• 8 units
• 111 lessons (19h 23m)
• 35 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking