Along the way you will learn how to:
achieve a perfect book-match and veneer the panels to create the lid and base – simply, cleanly, reliably.
glue up a box so that it’s absolutely square WITHOUT having to measure diagonals
cut off the lid quickly, easily and neatly [the boxes are made closed ]
accurately and safely cut the grooves for the inlays inverted on a router table 'unseen'
trim the corners of router cut inlay grooves square
make PERFECT mitres where your inlays meet at the corners
sharpen and use the mighty cabinet scraper – the most versatile and best value tool you will EVER own
fit smartHinges - the best there is!
use abrasives to prepare for finishing properly
apply an oil finish
line your box to a professional finish with pig-suede
… and many other tricks and tips along the way!
Andrew Crawford is the creator of Smart Box Maker and an internationally recognised box maker, author and teacher. His approach focuses on developing repeatable methods that allow makers to achieve high-quality results with accuracy and consistency. The course is suitable for a range of experience levels, with techniques that can be applied more widely across woodworking practice. By the end of the course, participants will have completed their own box to take away. All materials are included in the course fee, and access to the Marketplace is included as part of the experience.