Back to box making?
Got the lid blank out of the clamps today.....needed to scrub things flat...
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As one part was a bit thicker. So, I happen to have a Stanley #4c...
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Working across the grain. Used the lower level as a start point. Once it was all the smae height..
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I rotated the lid 90 degrees, and a Junior Jack plane to smooth things out. BTW: I also added two new dog holes, as the others were getting a bit worn out.
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Looks a bit better. The two planes made a mess of the bench, though..
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I had both faces to plane smooth. I also had one edge to clean up saw marks on. Slapped the lid onto the box...
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I need to add a few more hinges. I will work at removing the gap-osis and shop for latches. May have it ready for the Witch's Brew finish before much longer...
May look around for a handle or two that I like, as well.