Oak Panels, now a Box

   I could sub title this blog, you can never have too many clamps; I've said that before.
  Last week I glued up eight 3/8 oak panels to be used on these boxes.  In the process I discovered a couple of nice wide  pieces of oak to make the tops and the bottom of these boxes is aromatic cedar.  The plan is for these boxes to be keepsake chests and so I think the cedar will help preserve the box's contents.

 These boxes are make entirely with rabbets and held together with glue.

 I opted to use Titebond II Extend wood glue.  I wanted the extra time to get everything square and clamped before the glue set.

Now I have to leave it alone for at least the whole day, better, overnight.