Hi Guys
I am undertaking my 1st woodwork project (a chest for the kids bedroom) I have opted to use pine board.
The box will be 700 mm in length and 400 mm wide . The thickness of the pine board is 18mm (I intend to join all the sides using dowels to which I have made a drilling jig)
My question arises when measuring for the base:
Do I calculate the size of the board for the base by taking the overall length (700 mm) and subtracting the thickness of the sides (18 mm x2) to give me a length of 664 mm.
Using the same method I make the width of the board 364mm. so to get the bottom board of the chest to fit snugly internally I would need to cut a piece of board 664 x 364 mm
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
All the best
I am undertaking my 1st woodwork project (a chest for the kids bedroom) I have opted to use pine board.
The box will be 700 mm in length and 400 mm wide . The thickness of the pine board is 18mm (I intend to join all the sides using dowels to which I have made a drilling jig)
My question arises when measuring for the base:
Do I calculate the size of the board for the base by taking the overall length (700 mm) and subtracting the thickness of the sides (18 mm x2) to give me a length of 664 mm.
Using the same method I make the width of the board 364mm. so to get the bottom board of the chest to fit snugly internally I would need to cut a piece of board 664 x 364 mm
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
All the best