Over 260 color photographs illustrate a variety of box making techniques. The projects begin with simple band saw boxes and advance to more complex boxes with a variety of joints--including mitered cornered, rabbet, spline, and false spline joints. Several different finishes are provided as well. A gallery with many different box types is also provided to fire the imagination of every wood worker.

Features 34 contemporary masters of the wooden box. Each artist's profile includes photographs of their work and a short essay focusing on design ideas and objectives. Includes jewelry boxes, desk boxes, reliquaries, keepsake boxes and more.

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