Box by Box

Description

When it comes to great woodworking projects, its hard to beat boxes. Using a minimal amount of materials, you can craft wonderful gifts or items for sale. And its a great opportunity to use those pieces of special wood youve been hoarding.The real trick to successful box-making is coming up with the right designs. If youve been looking for attractive box projects that suit your particular tools and abilities, youve picked the right book. In these pages, youll find plans for 21 delightful boxes along with step-by-step instructions for making them. They include lovely, simple creations that a novice can make with just a few hand tools, all the way through designs with drawers and dovetail joinery that will provide experienced woodworkers with an exciting challenge.Regardless of your woodworking experience, building these boxes provides a world of fun and the opportunity to develop new skills. In the process, youll become a better woodworker—bit by bit, and box by box.About the AuthorAs a professional woodworker for almost 30 years, Jim Stack has been a cabinetmaker, furniture maker and is currently the Acquisitions Editor for Popular Woodworking Books. He is also the author of Building the Perfect Toolbox, Classic Northwoods Furniture and Design & Build Your own Furniture.