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In this longer video I’m back on the Basic Build series and making some simple open storage cubes. Enjoy!
Basic build videos are just that - simply constructed projects from readily available sheet materials using a minimal - and entry-level - toolset, and with each build we add a tool - or two - that grows the scope of the work we can take on.
Open cubes are a bit like building blocks for grown-ups - stack them tall to make a display tower, make them into a low unit for your TV, or step them to make a corner piece, paint them in bright colours for a kids room or have them tone with your decor, they’re a flexible and versatile solution for your changing storage needs.
And it turns out, easy to make using a minimal toolset, too, with just a little careful application.
Direct video link - https://youtu.be/mcuinO_O2v0
Be sure to check out @intelligentfixings channel, and their video on cube construction using the Peanut 2 connector:-
Making mitred cubes with the Peanut 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzRgfhUvaUE
Assembling mitred cubes with the Peanut 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGRSOlkqe4U
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Other videos of interest:-
Basic Builds playlist - https://bit.ly/BasicBuilds
Peanut 2 System & Projects playlist - https://bit.ly/Peanut2system
Backyard, Budget DIY MFT -https://youtu.be/xIi-I04ocVM
Plywood shelves - https://youtu.be/gNobuRCBr_Q
Little Plywood Boxes - https://youtu.be/qg1jdYy0QTE
Ikea Curtain track DIY MFT - https://youtu.be/223QALIbnRc
DIY MFT follow-on - https://youtu.be/wyGNs1GYdCk
Dave Stanton’s Dog Stop video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWcdI5aBB_M
Extrusion Confusion - a guide to MFT hardware - https://youtu.be/za5B-XrSuH0
Parkside or Macallister Plunge Saw? - https://youtu.be/Ebm-EEXNZHE
All my tracksaw-related videos are in a playlist here - http://bit.ly/TracksawWorkshop
New to the MFT or MultiFunction Table? Here’s a couple of explainers:-
Festool MFT - https://youtu.be/0V-p5F7SjO4
MFT follow-on - https://youtu.be/RxcVY8ZR2fQ
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Heads up; as an Amazon Associate, an eBay Partner Network member, a Benchdogs and Rennie Tools affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
Wherever possible links are to actual products used, but this is not always possible e.g. some products are not available in the US, so something [similar] has been linked to instead.
Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/petermillard1
eBay UK - http://bit.ly/Buy_eBay_UK
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Note that prices fluctuate - some have risen since I made my purchases.
Featured/mentioned in this video:-
Silverline sander - https://amzn.to/3QmUnKs
F clamps from Rutlands, pack of 10 300 x 80mm - I paid about £40 for mine ‘on special’ - https://www.rutlands.com/sp+workholding-f-g-clamps-f-clamps-malleable-cast-iron-f-clamps-malleable-cast-iron-f-clamps-300mm-x-80mm-pack-of-10-rutlands®+r3037x10
Cheap chisels [similar] - https://amzn.to/3NFmCTm (US: [similar] https://amzn.to/386DYZ4)
Twist drill set from Rennie Tools; use the offer code 10MINUTEWORKSHOP for a 5% discount at Rennie Tools - https://www.rennietool.co.uk?aff=2
Corner plates - https://amzn.to/2RopWZy (US: sorry, these seem to be a non-US item, closest I can find is a regular corner bracket - https://amzn.to/2FpLX37)
Lost-tite screws - http://amzn.to/2pGnUFD (US: http://amzn.to/2pVKqa6)
Macallister plunge saw - available in the UK from B&Q stores at diy.com
10.8v drill/driver [similar] - https://amzn.to/3tQAEJ0
Guiderail connector [similar] - https://tools4trade.co.uk/products/excel-universal-guide-rail-connector
Other handy gear:-
Hultafors Talmeter tape measure - http://amzn.to/2pHwnbH (US: http://amzn.to/2oqLQc9)
Moldex 6810 in-ear defenders - https://amzn.to/2P2c5nP (US:https://amzn.to/2LgIsye)
Bahco 6” combi square - http://amzn.to/2oumhX4 (US: http://amzn.to/2ouSg9k)
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did you think about burnishing the corners to close the gap? you don't need a metal burnisher, a screwdriver will do the job apparently.
But using wax to fill the gap is new to me. another cracking video.