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Title: Long Box assistance
Post by: NCStrutter on June 03, 2011, 08:39:29 AM

I have seen some very beautiful long boxes on this board. All are amazing. I make standard 6-piece boxes and some half moons as well. I'd like to try some one-piece long boxes. I have standard shop tools and I think I can do the entire box with the exception of the milling/drilling of the inside. If possible and not too time consuming, can some offer some suggestions as to how they "work out" the inside of a long box?

In my mind, I'm thinking some sort of mill bit or a forstner bit? I only have a small drill press so maybe this will not work ( at least the milling bit )?

Any help is greatly appreciated,

Thanks,

Jeff

Title: Re: Long Box assistance
Post by: Cut*N*Run on June 03, 2011, 08:45:13 AM

Forstner bit, SHARP hand chisels, sandpaper, pocket knife, patience, and a good eye.

The hard part is keeping the angle and thickness on the soundboards consistent.

Title: Re: Long Box assistance
Post by: NCStrutter on June 04, 2011, 06:55:07 AM

Thanks C&R, appreciate the comeback. I guess this will get me started?

Jeff

Title: Re: Long Box assistance
Post by: pappy on June 04, 2011, 08:29:08 PM

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