Summary of Making a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from FREE pallet wood

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This video demonstrates how to make a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from free pallet wood. The wood is milled down to an inch and a half wide by a quarter inch thick and then slats are cut to size. The boxes are edge joined two at a time and then sanded and polished. The final product is a sturdy, easy-to-assemble box with a beautiful, practical grain and smooth, tactile finish.

• 00:00:00 The video demonstrates how to make a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from free pallet wood. The wood is milled down to an inch and a half wide by a quarter inch thick and then slats are cut to size. The boxes are edge joined two at a time and then sanded and polished.
• 00:05:00 This video demonstrates how to make a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from free pallet wood. The box is made from a single board that is ripped down to size and then several rabbets are cut to the correct depth and width. The lid is then cut to the correct depth and width, and a groove is cut into the top of the lid. Finally, the lid is glued to the base of the box.
• 00:10:00 This individual shows how to make a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from free pallet wood. First, the cross-cut sled is used to establish the 45 degree angle for the blade to fit in the miter gauge. Next, the first cut is made and the four pieces are created to the same size. The boxes are then glued together, dried, and sanded. Finally, the top and bottom panels are cut to fit, and the excess glue is removed.
• 00:15:00 The video demonstrates how to make a simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box from free pallet wood using a disc sander and router. The sides of the box are kept flat using a miter gauge and a test shows that the lid will slide down onto the lip of the box. The box is cut out using a router and an exacto knife, and the lid is separated from the box. The inside of the box is cleaned and the lid is fit perfectly.
• 00:20:00 This simple, unadorned, valuable keepsake box is made from free pallet wood and finished with a spray lacquer. The box is sturdy and easy to assemble, with a beautiful, practical grain, and a smooth, tactile finish. The box is a great test of your skills and can be used in a variety of settings, from casual to formal.