14 Wooden Boxes You Can Make (Home Woodworker)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (736 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764342436 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Down through the ages, woodworkers have crafted boxes for many reasons. Each project contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions, dimensioned drawings, cut lists, and lists of suggested items needed to complete the boxes.. The 14 projects featured here offer variety and months of workshop enjoyment. Of course, the predominant reason is that of storage for anything from documents and photos to collectibles, tools, and jewelry. Box making does not typically involve a lot of wood and most boxes can be built over the course of just a few days. Make a box for showing off precious pieces of figured wood or your finely honed skills. Whatever your motivation, the box designs here are both functional and decorative. Build gift boxes that will delight loved ones and provide them with a special container for storing treasured heirlooms
Most recently the editor of Woodcraft magazine, Jim served as the editor of Home Plan Ideas, Do-It-Yourself, and Wood magazines, and headed up several building books bearing the Better Homes & Gardens name. Now retired, Jim s assembled the shop he s always wanted and spends his free time building furniture, jewelry boxes, and whatever else suits his woodworking needs. . His goal is to help woodworkers learn as much about woodworking as possible through the variety of attractive projects, essential techniques, and important products found in each iss
Five Stars Great. Bob Smith said The book was good and I learnt a lot and so did some of my coleagues I will be making some of the boxes in the next few months.. It was exactly what I expected and at 75 years of age I need to learn cause I know very little and am learning every day.. too complex For someone just beginning woodworking I found the projects and instructions much too complex. I would prefer a simpler approach.
One of the woodworking industry s most experienced journalists, Jim Harrold brings nearly three decades of writing and woodworking Classic Wooden Toys. Most recently the editor of Woodcraft magazine, Jim served as the editor of Home Plan Ideas, Do-It-Yourself, and Wood magazines, and headed up several building books bearing the Better Homes & Gardens