Solid Wood Box
Learn to build an elegant solid wood box using mitre-joint technique: a day in the workshop where you'll learn the foundations of fine woodworking and end up with a one-of-a-kind piece in your hands.
A solid wood box built with your own two hands.
Over the day you'll build a solid wood box of roughly 30 × 20 cm and 10 cm tall, using the mitre-joint technique — the same foundation used for cabinets and drawers. You'll work with professional tools like the thicknesser, panel saw, router and belt sander, always guided by experts. No previous experience needed: you'll leave the workshop with the finished box and with techniques you can apply to plenty of future projects.
How you're going to do it.
This is how you'll progress across the three afternoons, from rough timber to the finished box.
You'll use the jointer and the thicknesser to get flat faces and the exact thickness your box needs.
With the mitre saw and panel saw you'll cut the sides at 45° — the foundation of the mitre-joint technique.
The router lets you create the grooves and rebates needed for the pieces to fit together precisely.
You'll join the pieces with glue and clamps, checking that the box comes out perfectly square.
The belt sander and hand sanding will leave every surface smooth and ready for the finish.
You'll apply the finish that protects the wood and brings out its grain, leaving the box ready to use or give away.
Why learn with us.
Real workshop technique
You'll learn mitre-joint construction, a fundamental technique you'll use in plenty of fine-woodworking projects.
Materials included
All materials are included so you leave the workshop with your box finished and ready to go.
No previous experience
The course is designed for beginners: our teachers accompany you through every step of the process.
Fresh off the bench.
What you need to know.
Do I need experience?
You don't need any previous experience; the workshop's experts will guide you through every step.
What does the price include?
The wood, all the materials and use of the workshop's professional machinery are included.
How many sessions are there?
The course runs over three afternoons spread across the week, with plenty of time to progress without rushing.
What do I take away?
You take home your finished solid wood box, ready to use as an organiser, a decorative piece or a gift.
If you need any adaptation to take part comfortably, tell us when you book and we'll have it ready.
Book your place
Pick the cohort that fits your week and book. Dates and places update in real time.
Cancellation & date-change policy
If you cancel
- More than 7 days before: 100% refund.
- Between 7 days and 24 h before: 50% refund.
- Less than 24 h before: no refund.
This reflects the time we need to find another student to fill the place.
If Made de Madera cancels
If we have to cancel the course, we refund you 100%. A course may be cancelled if it doesn't reach the minimum of 3 students enrolled.
Date changes
- More than 15 days before: no penalty.
- Within the 15 days before: 50 € penalty.
When you book, we hold your place; a last-minute change makes it harder to fill.
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