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.

Fluid, elegant and unique, Lois Keener Ventura's boxes elevate woodworking to a contemporary art form. You can capture the same effects in your own work following this guide's step-by-step band saw techniques. Whether you want to recreate these boxes as they appear or add your own distinctive variations, this book provides the instruction and inspiration you need. From cutting to finishing, this book provides patterns, photos and clear directions that make every step easy to achieve with basic tools and materials. Projects begin simply and progress into more elaborate designs, allowing you to build your skills with the creation of each new box. Best of all, these boxes are as practical as they are stunning, making them perfect to sell or give as gifts.

The band saw makes box projects easier than ever Not only is the band saw safer than a table saw, but it also allows woodworkers to make a variety of projects without a shop full of expensive tools. "The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book" is the culmination of Donna Menke's many years of woodworking experience. Menke guides the reader through the basics of selecting and handling wood to cutting, sanding, assembling, and even repairing your box projects. As most boxes are not complete without embellishment, Menke also instructs on carving and inlay. This guide covers the essentials of band saw use and safety, in addition to tips on construction designs and finishing techniques. Progressing from easy to more advanced projects, the box plans featured include: Basic boxes Nesting boxes Puzzle and sliding-lid boxes Pivoting-top boxes Hinged boxes Drawer boxes Express yourself through the infinite design potential of band saw boxes

The author presents his spin on the wooden box with a collection of stylish boxes to make with your trusty bandsaw.

Thinking inside the box! Making band saw boxes allows woodworkers creativity that just can't be found in other types of woodworking. Of the band-saw box builders working today, few can claim the sculpted artistry of Lois Ventura's work. With Sculpted Band Saw Boxes you'll find step-by-step instructions for nine new designs, patterns for another 20 band saw box projects, plus a stunning gallery of Ventura's boxes guaranteed to inspire you to stretch your creative muscles and create your own original box designs.

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.

Learn to master the band saw, the workshop's most versatile tool. Includes buying advice, expert instruction, tips for making jigs, 500 illustrations, and more.