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    Make a Four-Walled Box, Part 1

    In this video learn how to cut the sides, the lid, and the bottom of a four-walled bandsawn box.

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    Videos in the Series

    • bandsawn boxes

      Inspiring Bandsawn Boxes

      June 7, 2016

      In this introductory video, Michael Cullen talks about his bandsawn-box designs and inspiration.

    • Make a Four-Walled Box, Part 1

      June 7, 2016

      In this video learn how to cut the sides, the lid, and the bottom of a four-walled bandsawn box.

    • four wall box glue up

      Make a Four-Walled Box, Part 2

      June 7, 2016

      In this video learn how to glue up and finish a four-walled bandsawn box.

    • Saddle lid box: Cutting and assembling

      Make a Saddle-Lid Box, Part 1

      June 7, 2016

      How to cut and assemble a bandsawn box with a saddle-type lid.

    • carving on a box

      Make a Saddle-Lid Box, Part 2

      June 7, 2016

      In this video learn how to carve and embellish the lid and sides of a saddle-lid bandsawn box.

    • Milk-Paint Finish for a Bandsawn Box

      June 7, 2016

      In this video Michael Cullen shares his recipe and demonstrates his technique for painting a bandsawn box.

    • two walled box assembly

      Make a Two-Walled Box, Part 1

      June 7, 2016

      A two-walled bandsawn box is a fun project. Watch this video to learn how to cut and assemble this piece.

    • Two walled box: Carving and finishing

      Make a Two-Walled Box, Part 2

      June 7, 2016

      Learn to customize this bandsawn box with milk paint and carved surface embellishments.

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    1. LCFineHomebuilder | Aug 23, 2019 12:58pm | #1

      do you have a pdf of these boxes so we can fallow along

    2. user-3205977 | Apr 18, 2020 08:08pm | #2

      Where did you get that device for making curves? The ones that I have tried are hard to make a smooth curve and don't hold their shape.
      What type of white pencil do you use? The lines look much more visible than the one made by the one I use.

      1. User avater FWW Editor
        BenStrano | Apr 20, 2020 09:04am | #3

        I have this in my amazon cart right now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEOHX0/?coliid=I2IA2U0YM4SJW3&colid=9D10O1TY4BBI&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

        I have seen a few people use these. I can't remember if it was Michael, but someone did put a small piece of blue tape over the curve to keep it from moving.

    3. user-7789227 | Jan 16, 2021 04:22am | #4

      I can't figure out how to get the bottom right. The kerf on the long parts get eliminated when you sandwich the plug between them. But the short ends still have a kerf between the sides and the plug...
      More detail on how this is handled would be helpful

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