Thread: Australian box for an English wedding

Originally Posted by BobR

It looks as though the solid base has just been glued on to the bottom of the sides. As solid timber will expand across the grain with changes in seasons/humidity the base may crack if it has not been fitted in a manner that can accomodate this movement. Would be a shame if this was to happen. You may hae done this, it is just not obvious from the photos.

OK Bob Iunderstand your point. The fact is the base is not solid timber I have to confess, although it is the only non solid timber in the construction. The base is 6mm mdf with a Tas Blackwood veneer top and bottom. I hope this remains stable, I have used this approach in other boxes up to 5 years old now with no issues to date.
All the best and thanks for the tip with solid timber panels.
Shep