The Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making

THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T BOX MAKING
Includes special box making techniques - making and attaching lids and bases and partitioning boxes to hold small objects. There are sections on techniques for creating special effects that decorate a box, turning a small, useful object into a jewel itself. Everything is covered in a step-by-step format with numerous photos and a highly explanatory text.

Introduction

Section 1: Tools For Box Making
Creating Shop Space
Measuring And Marking Tools
Dimensioning Tools
Shaping Tools
Drilling Boring Tools
Holding And Clamping Tools
Sanding Tools
Hand Tools
Noise And Dust
Safety And Accuracy Aids
Shopmade Jigs

Section 2: Box-Making Materials
Rough-Milling Small Logs
Resawing Boards
Working Boards With Handplanes
Making Wide Panels
Making Thin Stock And Veneers

Section 3: Box Joinery
Butt And Rabbet Joints
Miter Joints
Mortise-And-Tenon Joints
Finger Joints
Dovetail Joints

Section 4: Lids
Basic Lids
Lids Cut From The Box
Sliding Lids
Joints For Frame Lids

Section 5: Box Feet And Bases
Box Feet
Box Bases

Section 6: Box Interiors
Dividers And Trays
Drawers
Box Linings

Section 7: Hinges And Hardware
Installing Hinges
Installing Locks
Shopmade Hardware

Section 8: Decorating Boxes
Inlay
Veneer
Carving

Section 9: Shaped Boxes
Bentwood Boxes
Turned Boxes
Bandsawn Boxes

Index