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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making Paperback - 2004

by Doug Stowe

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Taunton's guide presents both small and large projects. This book covers how to create boxes in different shapes, Japanese puzzle boxes, and band-sawn boxes. 500 color photos are featured in this clear and comprehensive woodworking guide.

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Master the art of the box--from basic gift containers to museum-quality heirloom treasures.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making is the definitive visual encyclopedia for one of woodworking's most popular and rewarding forms.

Author and master craftsman Doug Stowe provides a comprehensive, step-by-step masterclass in the techniques, joinery, and design principles required to create stunning, functional boxes.

Using over 600 detailed photographs and diagrams, this guide breaks down complex processes into manageable tasks. You'll explore everything from choosing the right lumber and setting up your shop for small-scale work to mastering intricate lid hinges, elegant mitered corners, and decorative inlays.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build your first jewelry box or an experienced maker refining your cabinetry skills, this handbook offers the precise technical data and creative inspiration needed to elevate your craft.

This comprehensive reference covers:

  • Essential Joinery: Pro-level techniques for dovetails, finger joints, and keyed miters.
  • Hardware & Fittings: How to perfectly install hinges, locks, and supports for a seamless finish.
  • Design Fundamentals: Understanding proportions, wood movement, and grain matching.
  • Finishing Touches: Expert secrets for applying oils, waxes, and liners to protect and beautify your work.

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  • Title Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making
  • Author Doug Stowe
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Printing
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Taunton Press, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2004-03-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781561585939 / 1561585939
  • Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.3 in (27.43 x 23.37 x 0.76 cm)
  • Category Crafts / Hobbies
  • Library of Congress subjects Woodwork, Box making
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2003017442
  • Dewey Decimal Code 684.08

About the author

Doug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. He is the author of several books, including Beautiful Boxes, Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making, and Basic Box Making. He has also appeared in two feature-lengthd DVD videos. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. He is a several times winner of the Vaughn Golden Hammer Awards for excellence in home and workshop writing.

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