Sam covers the process for turning a lidded box- from selecting the wood to successfully connecting the lid to the base of the box. He is faced with a challenge when the blank splits apart during rough-turning and then shows how he repairs it.
This video is a detailed tutorial on making a lidded box. To make viewing easier, see the time Codes below to help find topics of interest in this Video.
Time Codes – Click on the time and jump to the topic listed
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Wood selection (Spalted Tamarind)
02:45 Mounting between centers
06:20 Rough-turning the blank
07:55 Forming the tenons
10:25 Design considerations
11:12 The blanks BREAKS APART!!!!
13:04 Design samples and Prototypes
16:15 Turning the outside of the box
19:50 Parting the base from the lid
25:16 Hollowing the lid-sanding-and finishing
28:39 Connecting the lid to the base (a jam chuck)
31:31 Shaping the lid
34:21 Texturing and coloring the lid
35:07 Final connection for the lid and base
38:23 Hollowing the base
42:27 Conclusion and photos
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The Robust American Beauty Lathe: A Closer Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNZMbKB7c4I&t=341s
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