Rangemaster Variations

[John Lyons]

Dave
I use a couple different techniques for making boxes. I don't have a bandsaw (yet).
I usually glue the short sides to a thick top and then thin out the top on the table saw except for about a 1/4" at the top and bottom.
Then glue on the sides and cut a bottom plate from luan 1/4" plywood.
I recess the inside in the pot/switch placements so the bushings will thread.
I also recess the walls of the long sides before gluing them on. (forstner bits)

Then you have the sanding x4 grits, radiusing the edges top and bottom, a week or more of finishing and wet sanding...blah, blah, blah.
Yes, lots of work.

I like to use spray poly for top coats and to flatten out a gloss finish. less stinky as well! Dries fine in the winter as well. Snowing outside here right now! Laquer seems to chip and even worse turn white when bumped.

Thanks for the compliment!!

John