Dennis Heyza
New member
I'm starting to work on a box to hold cremains. The core will be made of 1/2" quartersawn white pine in a manner similar to a tea chest; all six sides glued together and the lid sawn off after assembly. Because I work with only hand tools, the core will be dovetailed as opposed to mitered and splined. This will be my first time veneering (will do some trial pieces beforehand) and have two questions.
1. Considering the ultimate use, is there any good reason to veneer the inside of the box? I've heard varying opinions regarding the need to veneer both sides.
2. If I did veneer the inside, would I veneer the "in" side of the pieces and then cut the dovetails or would I cut the dovetails and then veneer only the "seen" portion of the pieces so there is no veneer on the pins and tails?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Dennis Heyza
Great Lakes Chapter
1. Considering the ultimate use, is there any good reason to veneer the inside of the box? I've heard varying opinions regarding the need to veneer both sides.
2. If I did veneer the inside, would I veneer the "in" side of the pieces and then cut the dovetails or would I cut the dovetails and then veneer only the "seen" portion of the pieces so there is no veneer on the pins and tails?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Dennis Heyza
Great Lakes Chapter