How to Cut the Lid Rebates

In this video, I will show you two methods of producing the rebates to locate the lid. While there are many ways to produce a rebate by hand and machine, this video details how to create one using a shoulder plane and a rebate plane. In addition to this, you will also learn how to fine tune the rebates for a superior fit.

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How to Rebate the Plinth

The plinth is the final part of the project to construct before sanding and finishing and it's quite a complicated part! It's purpose is to hide the plywood base of the box and finish off the bottom of the box neatly. Firstly, we will be cutting the long rebates. Then in later parts I will show you how to mitre the corners, attach it onto the box, and chamfer the edges.

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