Problem creating a "solid object" (.3dm model attached)

 From:  tennet (FREDERIK)
11701.10 In reply to 11701.7 
Thanks Barry,

"So the 2 lines at the bottom are showing the bottom angle and then offset 4mm this line is used to Boolean difference the inner to give the bottom 4mm thickness."

I don't fully understand this part. I used the upper line (marked yellow in my screenshot) to Trim off 4mm from the inner Solid. Then I ran the Boolean Difference operation to create the thickness. Is there an easier way of using the lines when working with Booleans?
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