Woodturning 101 - Video 8 - Turning a Box

In this video, Master Woodturner Kirk DeHeer demonstrates the process of turning a traditional lidded box with a slip-fit lid. In this video, Kirk describes how to choose the right material for making wooden boxes and continues on to demonstrate the process step-by-step. Throughout the video, emphasis is placed on how to make efficient cuts that produce great results. In addition, proper tool use, chucking the box while turning and recommended methods of sanding and finishing are thoroughly covered. As always, proper sharpening techniques are covered as well as sharp, properly ground tools are one of the keys to success in all woodturning. By learning the fundamentals of box turning, you too can create beautiful, functional boxes of all shapes and sizes that you can enjoy every day! Like our Woodturning 101 students, we’re sure you’ll find this video to be enjoyable and informative. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Choose & mount a blank 5:26 - Rough the blank & turn tenons 15:00 - Layout & separate lid from body 19:38 - Turn the lid 34:12 - First fit of the lid 37:25 - Turn the inside of the body 50:17 - Second fit of the lid 55:14 - Turn the outside 1:04:11 - Sand and finish 1:10:38 - Final fit of the lid 1:16:05 - Turn the bottom - LINKS AND RESOURCES - CRAFT SUPPLIES USA - The Woodturners Catalog Since 1982, woodturners have trusted Craft Supplies USA to provide them with the finest woodturning tools and supplies. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and stand behind the products we sell. Our goal at Craft Supplies USA is simple: to make doing business with us so enjoyable that you look forward to doing business with us again. Phone: 1-800-551-8876 Website: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com Address: 1287 E. 1120 S. Provo, UT 84606 Email: [email protected] Join our Email list for promotions, new products and more: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/Email-Specials-Sign-Up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=videos Download Allan Batty's Woodturning Notes (Free): http://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/2015/09/allan-battys-woodturning-notes/ Visit our Woodturning Blog for how-to's and more: http://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=videos View our Digital Catalog: http://content.yudu.com/web/33r4n/0A33r4r/edition_list/index.html Subscribe to Craft Supplies USA: https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftSuppliesUSA?sub_confirmation=1 - SOCIAL MEDIA - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CraftSuppliesUSA/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craftsuppliesusa/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/woodturnerscat/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/woodturnerscat #woodturning #woodturnerscatalog