sand and finish inside first.

When working on several boxes, it makes sense to do a few things before the sides are mitered to form the corner joints. The photo shows material for several boxes  with grooves already cut for the bottoms to fit, surface sanded, a light chamfer along the inside bottom edge, and a Danish oil finish applied. Now the miters can be cut, easing and speeding what comes next.

We have 12 making days left before Christmas. If shopping for a loved one, think tools. They empower long after the holidays are over. Skills are transformational.

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