Part 1 of 2 - John W. Nixon from Eagle Lake Woodworking demonstrates how to build an Arched-Top keepsake made from Cocobolo. This unique arched-top keepsake box is an eye catching item with a unique feature on the inside - a place to frame a picture. The process for making a dovetailed box is detailed in this video, as well as, the procedure for shaping the arched lid. This 15 minute video covers: * Resawing / Bookmatching. * Making a dovetailed box. * Shaping the arched top on the router table. * Installing a lid support hinge. * Tung oil finish. * Procedure for gluing cocobolo. Visit www.eagleLakeWoodworking.com to see the rest of the videos in this series, as well as videos on other woodworking topics. Eagle Lake Woodworking is the home of the world’s first foot-activated motorized router lift that makes router table mortising quick and easy.
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www.Shopsmith.com and www.WoodcraftPlans.com are happy to present this series of free woodworking videos to our fellow woodworkers across the world. This simple band sawn jewelry box is easy to figure out just from this video — measurements can be quite varied, as it is the concept which is important. Enjoy and be safe in the shop.