Sizing sides with bevels

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I think I have this correct, but now I'm second guessing.  If I'm looking to make a box with inside width of 6.25 inches and the boards will be 3/8" thick, then the outside length would need to be 7"?? Basically the inside dimension plus 2 x the board thicknes: 6 1/4 + 3/8 + 3/8 

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yep thats it bev.

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(be sure to add for saw kerf and oopsies!)
I usually sneak up on it. Lay out my bevels and measure the actual.  But math works too.

Petey

Thanks for the confirmation.  

And for oops, maybe need to add an inch (or 2) 😁
Working on designing some recipe boxes for two nieces that love cooking/baking.  Have some 4x6 recipe cards and section dividers ordered, so will need to ensure they fit snug, but not too snug in the boxes.  Plan to have a card holder of some type on the lid.  Should be fun couple of projects.  
only 2 i always add double the wood i figure LOL 🤣

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Right on

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I find the most important thing is to make the opposite sides absolutely the same length.  
Yes, I agree.  The angle is one focus, but I've learned that there has to be equal care with the length.  Bevels/miters can be challenging (oh how special when it all works perfectly the first cut), but now that I have my spline jig, I'm wanting to get more use from it!