Making miter keys for the keyed miter joint

 Miter keys are a great way to strengthen miter joints. Making the small keys to fit can be a challenge. This video shows how.

Making a wooden hinge

 This video is about making wooden hinges for box making from 1/4 in. stock. More videos are available on my youtube channel @MrDougStowe

Tape measure magic.

 After about 50 years of woodworking, and thirty of teaching other woodworkers, it's occurred to me that there are some subtle things that can make things easier and more accurate with a bit of deeper understanding. Often in classes, the simple techniques that I use in setting stop blocks on the sled are not obvious to students. And I often fail to specifically call them out to student attention. Then with students attempting to learn 3 or more things at once, such a simple thing can pass under the radar.

Making an inlaid walnut box

I've been going through some old photos and beginning to compile some articles for YouTube. This one is about making an inlaid walnut box and was featured in Woodcraft Magazine in May 2005.

Coming in two days.

My new book, Designing Boxes comes out in two days and can be purchased through this link at Amazon.com 

I've been sharing a series of box making videos on my youtube channel. This video is from today. More fresh box making contents is available. https://www.youtube.com/@MrDougStowe

Sanding Small Boxes SD 480p