Box Building

At the link you will find complete instructions to build a continuous grain keepsake box with a tile lid. Perfect for storing keys, notes or anything else you wish to keep safe.

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.

This fun fish-shaped keepsake box would make a great hiding place for extra change or jewelry. At the link is a video as well as step-by-step instructions with lots of pictures.

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.

This handsome plywood box was built without using a box joint jig. The plywood adds a lovely pattern to the box and it is easy to make using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.

Build this box using these free woodworking plans. Measuring only 14 inches high and 12 inches square, it could be used for a large number of things.

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.

These are plans to build a music box that doubles as a keepsake box.

For Mum maybe, a knitting box plan.

This is a neat little weekend project that makes a nice gift or just a good place to store your own recipes. We used Poplar for our project and I am not sure it was such a good idea. I has a real tendency to warp. If you are going to paint your recipe box then plywood might just be better.

One of the simplest projects, but well appreciated by collectors, is a shadow box. You can vary the sizes and dividers to suit a particular collection. Scroll down the page to view the plan for Shadow boxes.

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.

For this project you can use scrap pieces of wood from other projects or a solid block of wood to create a beautiful box. This free woodworking plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of the DoItYourself web site.

A step by step set of procedures to make those decorative band sawed boxes that Lon Kelley crafts and displays at club meetings has been donated to the club by Mr. Kelley himself. Lon has produced a series of photographs that show in great detail how he makes these boxes.

Wedged mortise and tenon joints decorate the sides of these curved-top recipe boxes.

Dress up a plain tissue box by building these wooden covers. Experiment with moldings or paint to customize it for your room.

Build this barn shaped shadow box to display your collectibles. Here are the free downloadable plans.

Rod has the plans, equipment, ability to build a quality wooden box as show here.

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

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a tea box that could be used for just about anything. 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.

This pencil box has three compartments. Two are revealed when you slide open the dovetailed lid. The large top compartment swings out of the way to grant access to a bottom compartment.

For this project all you need is bit of log, a band saw, wood glue, clamps and a pencil. Here is how...

From days gone by, an upright piano style dispenser. 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 #1873.

This magic tissue box is designed for babies or toddlers. It can help a little one learn about spacial awareness and dexterity. It is easy to build using the free plans available at the link.

One version of how to make a steam box for steam bending wood.

Turn a basic side table and a picture frame into a living-room accent worth remembering.

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

Let me show you a trick that will guarantee a great result in making a snug fitting lid for your next box project.

Follow along at the link and build your own cottage style shadow box.

This wooden crate is easy to build and perfect for carrying things in, storing things in, or decorative purposes. It is a quick build using standard lumber and a few woodworking tools.