<p></p><p>Making wooden boxes is one of the best ways to develop overall proficiency in woodworking. Boxes are relatively quick to build, require only a small amount of material, and can be made in the smallest of woodshops. And, of course, they make wonderful gifts!</p><p> </p><p>In this all-new collection of boxes from one of America’s premier box makers, Doug Stowe shows how to design and build eight distinctive boxes, ranging from a Greene & Greene-style jewelry box to a “letter box” with sloping lid reminiscent of a Jefferson lap desk. Each box illustrates a key design principle—such as harmony, rhythm, texture, or contrast—and includes one or two design variations.</p><p> </p><p>The focus of the book will be on giving the reader creative license to make boxes that are more personal in design. But all design issues aside, this will be a book of beautiful boxes that woodworkers of all levels will be eager to build.</p><p>TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />Introduction<br />Chapter 1: Lift Lid Rectangular Box<br />Chapter 2: Veneered Box<br />Chapter 3: Finger-Jointed Chest<br />Chapter 4: Bracelet Box<br />Chapter 5: Jewelry Box<br />Chapter 6: Sliding Top Jewelry Presentation Box<br />Chapter 7: Swivel Lid Box<br />Chapter 8: Magnetic Tower<br />Resources<br />Index</p>