A collection of 24 favorite box designs and scroll saw patterns from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine. Includes jewelry and keepsake boxes, music boxes, and unique one-of-a-kind boxes that hold everything from poker chips to flags. All scroll saw projects include step-by-step instructions and photography, plus expert tips from many celebrated scroll saw artists.

The author of the bestselling "Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw" returns to offer her creative spin on box projects. She's surveyed the most popular boxes in woodworking and shows crafters how to make bandsaw-style boxes, jewelry boxes, and lidded boxes on the scroll saw. Includes 29 beautiful and creative designs for boxes.

Discover the beautiful and unique wooden boxes you can easily make on your scroll saw. These 30 heirloom-quality scroll saw projects will show off your woodworking talents and make great gifts.

Features 30 woodworking projects.

What makes band saw boxes so wonderful? They don’t require a shop full of expensive tools, they have unlimited design potential, and they’re easy to make. For years, woodworker Donna Menke has researched every aspect of the process, accumulating a wealth of knowledge about band-saw use, safety precautions, construction, and finishing techniques. Here, she passes on those ideas and skills, explaining all the basics of selecting and handling the wood, cutting, sanding, fitting edges, gluing, making repairs, and giving the box a gorgeous surface treatment, such as carving or inlay. The breathtaking projects begin with an easy, no-fail Bangle Box, and include a mahogany Star Box, a Man in the Moon box with a segmented lid, and many others. A Selection of the F & W Book Club.

Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by this collection of 60 of the best projects from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts.

Attractive fretwork projects are highlighted by adding an artificial light source for effect. Make an elegant box style mantle clock with illuminated display stand, some eye-catching acrylic Christmas presents to place under the Christmas tree, or a cross wall sconce with attractive fret design. With 400 color images, step-by-step directions are provided for 24 lighted scroll saw projects ranging from easy-to-make luminaries to the intricate fretwork of a night light with tab and slot design. The wide selection of ornamental -- and functional -- projects include table lamps, candle holders, and Christmas decorations. The variety in designs, with accompanying patterns, make this a great project book for woodworkers of all skill levels. The double layered Christmas projects are always popular. Choose from a lighted arch (Schwibbogen), tree, or pyramid. All the basic procedures associated with scroll sawing are described in detail with many tips and techniques included. Highlighted is the compound cut technique, plus use of various materials (hardwood, plywood, painted MDF, paper, and acrylic). Patterns comprise a variety of popular themes such as fairies, cherubs, a lighthouse, a dolphin, and a snowman.