balsa wood is a
popular wood for small handcrafting projects because it is lightweight and soft
enough to cut easily without the use of power tools. A small balsa wood box is
therefore a convenient craft choice if you want a simple storage container for
small items that's more durable than cardboard or other disposable materials.
You can also use this project as an introductory exercise in basic wood
construction
Cut the pieces for the frame. Use the T-square and craft knife to measure and
cut two rectangular pieces that are inches by and two pieces that are inches by
.
Assemble the sides pieces into a frame, placing the longer pieces against the
outside edges of the shorter pieces (so that the short sides are inside the
large ones). Attach the pieces by applying wood glue to the ends of the short
pieces, then holding the frame together with a few strips of masking tape (as
few as possible) until the glue dries.
Use the frame as a pattern to create the bottom and top pieces for the box by
placing the vtgpqhzlegz frame directly onto a sheet of balsa wood and tracing
it. Cut just inside the tracing lines for each of the two pieces to ensure the
best fit.
Glue the side frame onto the bottom of the box. Apply the glue all around the
edge of the frame rather than applying it to the bottom piece for best
results.
Attach the lid of the box using hinges. Lay the lid over the top of the
unfinished box and position its edges flush with the edges of the frame. Open
the hinges and lay them in place. Position on each end, at least an inch in (use
the same measurement on both sides). Attach the hinges by placing a small blob
of epoxy on each of the holes where the screws would fasten. Let set.
Sand the box using fine grain sandpaper. Sand gently; balsa wood is fragile
and it's easy to crack or sand too much.
Tips & Warnings
If you can't find balsa wood in large enough sheets for the top and bottom
pieces, use the completed frame to make a paper pattern, then cut shorter planks
to fill this shape, gluing them together edge to edge.
If you want to know more about the lightweight balsa wood, the related
article comes from our website http://www.balsafactory.com/ .
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