Box Building

This wooden box is handsome and not that difficult to build. At the link you will find the free building instructions with pictures as well as a video of the build.

If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, you will need a card box. Since it is something you will hopefully only use once!!! why not build it yourself. At the link are free plans to build your own wedding card box.

I think at this point in time just about everyone needs to build a box for deliveries and packages. Easy build, you can even use scrap wood for this project. Building instructions at the link.

This keepsake box with dovetail joints is perfect for storing your valuables. It features dividers inside and handsome dovetail corners. Follow along at the link to see how to build this project.

These spice boxes are small and perfect for holding your spices but could also be used for so many other things. Handsome too. Build a set of boxes using the free instructions at the link. There is a video as well if you are a visual person.

A display box for a sports jersey. 2-1/2 inches deep with removable glass front. Designed to hang on a wall. DXF Format

Fruit Dryer Box, 2 x 2 x 2 ft, 5 tray capacity, 2 KW / 80 cfm with electrical details. PDF number 6202.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1904.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project 1697.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project # 1781.

A classic old fashioned ice box design. Build a new antique. DXF Format

Designed with a mirror inside, this mens valet case comes from a bye-gone era. In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. Project #2043.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project number 1764.

Turtle Trap Box, 5 x 6 x 4 ft, funnel or box type, mesh. PDF number 6213.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Shaker candle box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Building a wooden box to be used as a wood toy box or a firewood storage box is a project that can be fun and practical.

If you need more storage, build these neat storage bins adding cane to the front for a bit of extra flair. You could always make the front solid if you wish. Follow along at the link to see how easy it is to build.

Solar Fruit Dryer, 4 x 4 x 1 ft, 4 trays on legs. Plan # 6244.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1722.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project # 1625.

For Mum maybe, a knitting box plan.

7 x 8 x 5 ft, Wood frame, metal lines, insulated. This free agricultural barn construction plans and projects information is courtesy of the North Dakota State Univ. web site. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5024.

This shallow box is relatively easy to make and the unique technique allows for a very wide variety of possibilities. In the free plans, they describe a rather complicated use of the technique but they will provide detailed instructions for many other options. Expand your boxmaking horizons beyond ordinary rectangularity!

This Musical Tone Box project is reproduced from a Wood Magazine project book article that I have had stashed away in my ideas binder for almost ten years. Packrats of the world, we stand vindicated.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for three wood boxes with sliding lids made on the tablesaw. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1890.

This is a fun picture decoration that can be a real conversation piece. Use your imagination to fill the box with your favorite theme miniatures.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden box measuring 12 x 10 x 4 inches, made from half-inch stock with three-quarters box joint. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Building small projects, like this inlay marquetry box, can be a nice change of pace. These projects are challenging, but still quick to build. And they are really quite rewarding. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra from Woodsmith Magazine

A simple storage box that uses dovetail joints. This plan is from Amateur Woodworker.