Making Great Boxes Book

Expand your woodworking skills with these functional, decorative boxes. Take pride in building a varied assortment of handsome boxes while learning new techniques. Some of the projects draw attention because of their good-looking joinery, others stand out because of their figured woods, while still others feature a unique design that defies description. Each one is sure to have its own distinct appeal for both you or anyone who receives one of your handsome creations.

Book Size: 8 x 10"
Number of Pages: 192 plus covers

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Boxes with Different Faces
The Great Cover-up: Veneering
Special Feature: Buying Veneers and Inlays
Create a Marquetry Mirage
Quilt-Top Wood Box
A Keepsake Box

Chapter 2: Bandsaw Boxes
Four Basic Boxes
Making More Bandsaw Boxes

Chapter 3: A Bevy of Bandsaw Boxes
A Whale of a Container
A Box with a Beak
Sweetheart Jewelry Box
One Cool Catch-All
Trinket Treasure Chest
Shoot the Moon
A Cottontail That Flips Out

Chapter 4: An Assortment of Handsome Boxes
Potpourri Box
A Contemporary Keepsake
Patina-topped Jewelry Box
Special Feature: Patina Techniques Through Basic Chemistry
Stack'em Up!
Dovetailed Jewelry Box
A Standout Box with Fine Splines

Chapter 5: Beautiful Boxes You Can Put to Use
A Tool Chest That's Top Drawer
Colonial Pipe Box
A “Nutty” Idea for a Box
Magazine Keepers
A Perfect Box for Your Photos
First-Class Letter Box
Batter Up! for a Baseball-card Box
Classic Candle Box
Flip-up Pen Box

Chapter 6: Boxes with Flair to Spare
A Beveled Beauty
Crown Molding Boxes
A Roomy Jewelry Box
Aspen-leaf Treasure Chest

Metric Equivalents Chart