Opposite sides must be cut exactly to the same length, with spot-on 45° mitre angles that are precisely at 90° to the long axis. Even small cutting errors translate into big joinery problems for boxmakers. If you are using two or three pieces of wood, as I did, it’s important to run each piece through successive thicknessing passes so they end up the same.Īccurate end cuts are critical for clean seamless mitres and squareness. If you are working with one long board, machining is straightforward. A thickness of 10mm provides a balanced look with enough glue surface at the mitred corners. Step one is to resaw, thickness plane and drum sand the carcase stock to 10mm and then thickness and joint one long edge. The uniquely marked, contrasting wood grain will make a statement in any setting. The lid came out of a fork and the sides out of another stump. The plan dimensions shown in fig.1 give a snug fit for 60 bags.įor this project I chose some silky oak which had been destined for someone’s fireplace. The dimensions of the box are based on the size of a 77 x 65mm Twinings tea bag and each of the six compartments can hold a pack of ten. Not surprisingly tea boxes can provide a memorable and special gift, one that will endure as a family heirloom. Back in 1907 an American tea merchant named Thomas Sullivan began distributing samples in small bags of chinese silk-the early beginnings of tea bags as we know them today. Its consumption equals all other manufactured drinks, including alcohol and coffee put together. After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world.
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