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Step two, dimension the carcase parts. Spanish cedar will be great for this project; the clean aesthetic, the aromatic quality of the wood… although it’s a rather soft wood, care must be taken as it’s worked so not to bruise or damage it. And it goes without saying that razor sharp tools are essential. Part two of the Tea Box is up! Details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #woodworkingproject #boxmaking #boxdesign #handtoolsonly #unpluggedwoodworking #spanishcedar #itstartswithabox #toronto #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpaKrUUO7_N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shaping, bevelling, chamfering, smoothing and scraping....and not necessarily in that order! This process is the next two episodes of An Unplugged Life and “not so coincidentally”..., It Starts with a Box- a five day course I’m teaching in Toronto at the end of August, and again in Jerusalem, the second week of September. If you’re interested, check out the Unplugged Woodshop website for details. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #unpluggedwoodworking #travel #handtoolsonly #woodworking-classes #itstartswithabox #eastcoast #capebreton #unplugged (at Belle Cote, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B00pYYhBUOT/?igshid=a0vnv3h92f3

It Starts with a Box. Another fantastic five day workshop with this group of makers. From design to finishing, there’s six more unique box projects in the world this week. Great job folks! #theunpluggedwoodshop #itstartswithabox #woodworking #woodworkerlife #woodwork #wooddesign #boxmaking #woodworkingclasses #torontowoodworking #torontomakers #handtoolwoodworking #handtoolsonly #madebyhand #handmade #madeintoronto #unpluggedwoodworking #torontomade #eastend #gerrardstreeteast #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoybSQqOTZo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day one of five… it starts with a box. Today the students designed their box projects and began to dimension their parts. Critical stages for a successful project. #theunpluggedwoodshop #itstartswithabox #woodworkingclasses #woodworkingproject #handtoolsonly #design #handtoolwoodworking #unpluggedwoodworking #torontomakers #eastend #leslieville #gerrardstreeteast #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-1499JSDu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It Starts with a Box. Day five of our five day course. These six students, some brand new to wood working and hand tools, made these fine custom boxes! Dovetails and design, this was their inspiration and execution. Great job gentlemen! #theunpluggedwoodshop #itstartswithabox #fivedays #boxmaking #boxes #dovetails #madebyhand #handcrafted #torontowoodworking #handtools #unpluggedwoodworking #handtoolsonly #toronto #leslieville #gerrardstreeteast #gerrones #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfNMCr9J0J6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Unplugged in Jerusalem! Day five of five- It Starts with a Box. What an incredible week this has been. Fabulous people, amazing food and great hand tool woodworking! Scroll through the pics to see their work. Many thanks to everyone who attended, especially @gilswoodwork who invited me to this magical place. I look forward to coming back someday. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #unpluggedinjerusalem #itstartswithabox #handtoolsonly #madebyhand #woodworkingschool #nopowernoproblem #unplugged #israel #jerusalem (at القدس - Jerusalem) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UvXVphfp9/?igshid=10ehdk4ulhlsa

My shop and home for the next week. Amazing place!! In a strange way it feels like I’ve been here forever. Gratitude. It Starts with a Box. Unplugged in Jerusalem. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #itstartswithabox #unpluggedinjerusalem #yadanut #handtoolsonly #woodworkingschool #madebyhand #unplugged #jerusalem (at Jerusalem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HY3AjBgJ6/?igshid=blk0p8igblc4

We had a great week with a fantastic group of students who all worked hard on their boxes. Lots of dovetails and determination! It Starts with a Box. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworkingclassestoronto #torontowoodworking #itstartswithabox #handtoolsonly #torontomakers #woodworkingclasses #dovetails #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B11VBLZBdy_/?igshid=1b7mxsjb32xmg